Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, Oh -
You might want to visit Ohio
Some reflections on our recent trip to Ohio. (Coming next: exploring the family legend that my GreatX4-grandfather was involved in the Underground Railroad.)
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27.10.2025 15:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks to Anu Garg for another good and timely quote:
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. -George Jean Nathan, author and editor (14 Feb 1882-1958)
14.02.2025 12:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Another timely quote from Anu Garg's Word a Day
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President (12 Feb 1809-1865)"
12.02.2025 13:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
his disregard for law is scary. If he cancels elections in 2026 or refuses to leave in '28 what recourse do we have unless GOP legislators act. Can you reassure me at all on this? Or am I right to be scared.
11.02.2025 22:08 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A timely quote from Anu Garg's "Word a Day".
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience. -Hartley Shawcross, barrister, politician, and prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal (4 Feb 1902-2003)"
04.02.2025 14:06 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
An important message for us all to consider. bsky.app/profile/jima...
02.02.2025 13:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ah - I think I've got it. You like the Carmen Miranda look?
30.01.2025 13:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
If you're following me, and want me to follow you back, please let me know who you are - as in do I know you. this is especially for you if your identity isn't clear from your name and you don't have a profile picture of yourself. Thank you!
30.01.2025 12:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
look for, and subscribe to Jennifer (Jen) Rubin and Laurence Tribe. They will give you hope that you-know-who's actions aren't slamdunks.
27.01.2025 13:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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