Current Affairs

We Live in Uncertain, Divisive Times

Musings on the State of American Democracy Is it failing? Is it in danger of failing? A Brief Introductory Note      I try to use my platform to entertain, post book reviews, promote my five published books, speak about the power of words, and make you laugh with memes about my sweet little terrier, Finnegan. But      We live in uncertain times. We live in scary times. We live in divisive times. Politics…

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Elections

My Final Thoughts on the Election and the Importance of Voting

It’s difficult to know what to say about the election and the importance of voting that has not already been said. Vote like your life depends on it, because it does. Everything is in jeopardy: the climate, women’s rights, black lives, biodiversity, our environment and public lands, our healthcare, our democracy, science and truth and facts. How Bad Can It Get? When Trump came down that escalator years ago, I knew it would be bad,…

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