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Minda's avatar

Your last big paragraph made me weep. I feel the same- both a deep grief of what's happening and a deliberate choice to focus on the good and beautiful.

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Marie's avatar

You, your vision and writing are the “glorious.”

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Aww, thank you, Marie.

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cedric johnson's avatar

I too live with a mixture of Joy and alarm. I try to stay with joy as much as possible by not listening to the news but staying somewhat informed and supporting local socio/political issues/people.

Great piece. Thanks

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Thank you, Cedric. Frightening times, indeed.

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Nancy Rawson's avatar

Thanks Becca. Needed this. Worked in the yard today. Nature helps

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Sending hugs your way, Nancy.

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Chris Colenda's avatar

Thanks for your wisdom - Rebecca!

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Thank you, Chris, and thanks for reading.

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Jan Griffin's avatar

Same. It’s my prayer that I can still find the joy…. The peace in the midst of the storm.

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Anne I Page's avatar

Same, Rebecca, watching a I don't know what kinda bird at the feeder outside my window, and readying for whatever democracy needs of me.

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Love this.

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