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Raffey

Many, many years ago, someone told me that relationships are like streets.

We’ve all seen someone who sees a yellow light, and shoves the gas pedal harder, instead of hitting the brakes. We’ve all seen the driver…

1d ago

1d ago

Simon, beginning on September 11, 2001, Americans have been fed a steady diet of fear.

Unfortunately, fear is the most damaging of human emotions, more than anger, more than any other emotion. Fear shuts down compassion and…

3d ago

3d ago

Ms. Persson, I liked your article as much as I love the design process.

I'm retired now, but I began designing in the 1970s and moved from industrial, or product design (computers and medical equipment) to…

Mar 17

Mar 17

You got me remembering how much I enjoyed dating.

Author’s readings at the library, or bookstore. Trail rides (horseback). Picnics. Hikes. The conservatory. Museums and exhibitions…

Mar 16

Mar 16

As some readers may have noticed, I like to add history in my comments.

Many people know all kinds of history about the far-away places where they’ve travelled, but don’t know much about the history of the place…

Mar 15

Mar 15

Mr. Olinga, I admire the thinking a lot. Its inspiring.

Just about 240 miles south of Oakland is Allensworth, the first town in California to be founded by, financed by, and governed by…

Mar 14

Mar 14

As Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1816… “I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our…

208 years later, in August 2024, 81% percent of all voters, including a majority of Republicans, agreed with the statement “I am concerned…

Mar 14

Mar 14

I think the problem is corporations. In fact, I think corporations have f-cked up capitalism.

The American people have good instincts. In August 2024, 81% percent of all voters, including a majority of Republicans, agreed with the…

Mar 13

Mar 13

Mr. DiGeronimo, I am very interested in learning what changes you expect Trump to implement in the…

For example, how do you think the military will be different four years from now? Will the military budget increase, or decrease?

Mar 12

Mar 12

Rhea, The Doctrine of Discovery filled in a lot of blanks for me too.

NOTE: For those who might want to think, or believe, the Doctrine of Discovery was in the past, take note.

Mar 8

Mar 8

Raffey

Raffey

Rural America is my home. I serve diner, gourmet, seven course, and homecooked thoughts — but spare me chain food served on thoughtless trains of thought.

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