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Gleanings From Living Long
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American Democracy has been considered an experiment from its earliest days and has been observed for over 200 years to see if self-governance actually works. America has faltered many many times yet she still stands. The way that we participate in the experiment is up to us. Voting is the most crucial…
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Are you registered to vote?
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Never met a stranger When I heard that sentiment many years ago, I spent several days, weeks, months scratching my head. What on earth did it mean? Then it hit me like a ton of bricks – of course – none of us are strangers to one another. As Joni Mitchell put…
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Let's be patient with one another. We are all in this for the long haul and depend on each other to remain safe and healthy. Love and kindness are our best tools to see this through. Love and kindness and patience. Deep breath. Sunrise, Saint Augustine Beach, Yesterday! ©2020…
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"Anchor the eternity of love in your own soul and embed this planet with goodness. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates. Release the need to hate, to harbor division, and the enticement of revenge. Release all bitterness. Hold only love, only peace in…
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A walk on the beach. Blue sky Ocean Sand Nature stands by. Peaceful Beautiful Sometimes thundering And what are the humans doing? Try to be nice! It is the best way. ©2020 Laine Quinn, St. Augustine Beach, June.
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Full Twist Alternate leg stretch ©2020, Laine Quinn Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, St. Augustine Beach
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It's Sunday, take the day off! With all of the bad news and incompetence of our government, and missing being close to our loved ones – our hearts get heavy. But that's because of the love in our hearts. Love and compassion and empathy and sorrow. So, take a break. Forget the bad news…
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The Earth is breathing a sigh of relief today, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, because her brainy humans have shut down the engines of pollution. No, it can't go on like this – or can it? (There was a reason that manufacturing left the USA, besides cheap labor – lax…
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It's been over a month since I've been to the beach. Emotions seem to be wrapped up in worry and uncertainty, and I don't miss it in the usual way. But I do miss it! ©Laine Quinn 2019 St. Augustine Beach, sunrise.