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Post-Election Despair

It’s been just one week since Trump won the Presidential election, catapulting many into despair, terrified of his campaign pledges to deport millions and roll back human rights, like making abortions illegal nationwide. Upon hearing [...]

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Living in Scary Times

“I’m terrified the escalating war in the Ukraine will become nuclear.”  “I’m frightened of the climate my children/grandchildren will inherit.”  “It’s so depressing to see abortion rights being chipped away.” These are among the comments I hear from friends, who, like me, worry about the future.  We live in scary times.  [...]

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The Week I Plunged into Despair

Last week was not a good news week for me. It left me full of despair. I agonized over the Biden’s administration failure to advance their social programs designed to help those in need, while increasing oil drilling in defiance of climate change.  To make matters worse the saber rattling over Putin’s troops on the Ukraine border, kept [...]

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Facing Our Fears

“I’m terrified of what Trump is doing to our country.”  “I’m frightened of the climate my grandchildren will inherit.”  “I can hardly bear to read the news any more.  Each day seems to bring another disaster.” These are concerns I frequently hear from friends. Many days I feel the same way, but I also recognize that giving [...]

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