Category Archives: Mental Health

What Happens When A Conspiracy Dies?

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Les

Recently, I got an email from a close friend. We’ve known each other for decades and, while we are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, we both treasure our friendship. His email contains a warning about impending changes that … Continue reading →

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Storm Clouds

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Les

Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading →

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Rose With Bee

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Les

Even with reasonable people in the White House the enemy relentlessly bullies, threatens and intimidates. At this precious moment in which we could be making historic changes to improve every American’s quality of life a couple of Democrats still find … Continue reading →

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Outrage Is an Addiction

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Les

I have discovered that I am still waiting for the shoe to drop. After four years of Trump, I am trained to expect something outrageous every day. What new assault on civility and commonsense is about to occur? Four long … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Les

In two days, we will celebrate Christmas. This year it will be a somber event for Americans. For many, the green of mistletoe and pine boughs will be replaced by the black bunting of grief. In the last eleven months … Continue reading →

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And Now For Something Different: Beauty

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Les

I have a good friend, Penny, whose had a rough year. Besides the pandemic and our Mad King, she had to temporarily evacuate when forest fires came within hundreds of feet of her home and her precious garden. To keep … Continue reading →

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