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There is an expression, “Them there are fighting words!” which refers to words used to stir up trouble and/or to bring someone to anger. In the movies the follow-up action might be a fight in the saloon of an old western town.
I would like to look at several topics over the next few weeks. The first is the current, common, but not universal opinion that if it fine to say whatever you want, when you want.
I have to say I truly love the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no gift giving involved, you spend time with friends and family, the food is great, and you focus on all the things you are thankful for. The truth is, staying thankful is not always easy.
Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week? The time flies by faster each year, just as my father always said. But like any young person I didn’t believe him. Now I totally understand what he meant. If only I had listened.
The morning was cool and rainy, yet I woke up energetic and ready to go. It was election day! I was particularly excited this year to be able to vote. My initial plan was to get some exercise by walking to the polling location at the nearby elementary school.
In our country we are familiar with disagreement and competition, but not accustomed to the level of hostile rhetoric and name calling our country is currently experiencing. Our comfort zone
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