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Very beautiful, Buddy, and a tad ominous. The blues of sky with a band of light and water with a shimmer draw me in, particularly the water. That dark mass of boat in the center cuts the scene.

Heather your week of letters are among the work for review today. As the granddaughter of immigrants who escaped anti-Semitism, ghettos and pogroms, the divisions between North and South in this country never captured my mind as did the racism and discrimination. My early inclination to Civil Rights was natural.

This time contains threats to us in ways that go to the core. You and subscribers of LFAA represent a shore of support, experience and exchange both ragged and dear. I am grateful. Thank you all.

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Yes this 'shore of support' helps us to venture out into the often rough waters of life.

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Fern stay safe as Henri arrives in NYC.

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So thoughtful of you, Richard. Thank you. I think we'll be okay. More rain ahead.

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I agree, Fern. The similarities with Germany during the 30’s at times can be quite scary.

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Yes, Connie, Hitler's 'ecological crisis' and Reagan's/Trump's/The Republican's World are connected. Historian, Timothy Snyder, has strengthened my sense of this. Sometime next week, I plan to address it in a comment. Please stay well as we engage.

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Look forward to seeing that.

It seems to me that all fascist autocracies are essentially the same:

1. A populist autocrat,

2. A conspiracy of amoral political opportunists,

3. A complex and widespread civic problem,

4. An easy scapegoat.

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Isabel Wilkerson also captures the comparison between Germany and the racism deep in our roots in Chaste. Stay well and safe.

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Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson

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Yes! Caste!

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Well said, Fern.

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Good cheer to you, Sally, and the fine state of Vermont, Salud! Fern

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