Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

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I’m a jewelry/metals artist, mom to a motivated and intelligent young woman. I have a liberal husband, 2 dogs and a cat. Ive watched schits creek multiple times to save my sanity. I read psycho dramas, love nature, and food. No DMs please.

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Two time Grammy losing rock quartet. Very high Jeopardy answer to actual hit ratio

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