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Did you support Trump but now want to abjure him?
We are hardly the only family struggling with that Trump Voter relative. And we’re hardly the only family who continues to ask that fatal question, “Why on earth would anyone vote for Trump?” Indeed, I spent much of the four … Continue reading
Posted in political campaigns, Politics, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged Catholic Church, Dunning-Kruger, Facebook, Galileo, hypervigilance, Jan 6 insurrection, Liz Cheney, Need for Chaos Metric, swollen amygdala, Trump voters
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Notes from a reawakening city
I’m still on the prowl for big boxes of tissue, so went out to find them. I found even more. My lovely framing place, a small storefront, has re-opened. I’m so glad. And a nearby veterinarian has opened again, with … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, The Facts of Life
Tagged COVID 19, Eppur si muove, Galileo, New York City, Trader Joe's
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Mysteries of Life: emojis, Girl Scouts and Galileo
From 538 Significant Digits: 70 new emojis Yesterday, God help us, was World Emoji Day. In honor of this “occasion,” Apple unveiled 70 new emojis, including a kangaroo, parrot, peacock, mango, lettuce and cupcake. Hip techie-foodie zookeepers are presumably thrilled. … Continue reading
Posted in Mysteries of Life, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged 538 Significant Digits, Apple emojis, cybersecurity, emojis, Galileo, Girl Scouts, Jupiter's moons
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