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April R. Holmes's avatar

Beautiful observations as always, and this... "There is no better way to understand the deafening silence of Winter's embrace than to be quiet and still long enough to hear what she is saying to you." I believe is true of life in general. This love affair is developing isn't it! ❤️

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David M. Poff's avatar

Thank you April. The true test will be whether she leaves in peace when she's done having her way with me haha

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April R. Holmes's avatar

I'd say you're surviving the trial pretty well so far!

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Bliss Grey's avatar

Scanning this, I can see that you are thinking, and maybe feeling, outside the political arena. I am saving this for later in the day when I need it most. Your last line there, I think our Country is about to learn some difficult lessons, and I am a little afraid. Seems a normal reaction though. At the core of many Americans, is that feeling of Ent entitlement to freedom. Some of us are about to learn that it is not always freely given.

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David M. Poff's avatar

I "hear" your worry, Bliss, but I'm actually encouraged. Freedom has never been free, but if history teaches us anything it is that two or three generations are required to regain it, strengthen it. And properly sustain it, we won't live long enough to see all of that play out but I will die knowing the generation in front of us understands the need to turn things around.

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Bliss Grey's avatar

Thank you.

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Bliss Grey's avatar

❤️

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Gail Forrest's avatar

I am afraid for us and my son and grandchildren....for all of us who believed in democracy and hope.

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