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Story of my life

Sometimes you find a quote that just seems to sum up your whole life: “Those who dance are thought insane by those who cannot hear the music” Art by DariaAzolina Quote attributed to Nietzsche

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A cynic sits in darkness

The problems of the world may seem insurmountable but despair is not a dead end, it is a call to action, it is a ravine in need of a bridge. When things seem hopeless, do not wait for hope, create … Continue reading

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We Didn’t Start the Fire

Just thinking about my grandmother who was born in the 1930s, whose best friend in elementary school disappeared when US citizens of Japanese heritage were forced into camps during WWII, and who endured bullying and social stigma because her parents … Continue reading

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Give me your tired, your poor

I received this email from NC Senator Thom Tillis on April 25, 2022. I’m no armchair pundit nor am I interested in arguing politics. But this one really got under my skin. He is not, in fact, being “clear” when … Continue reading

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