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Heather Cox Richardson
Oct 02, 2022
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I started to write a quick wrap-up of some of today’s stories, only to find that there is no such thing as a quick wrap-up these days. I don’t know about you, but I need some days when I am not deep in the weeds of who is doing what, and why, especially when a lot of those weeds are toxic.

So here, tonight, is a Saturday photo… and an unusual one. Last weekend, we were out with a friend at night and the stars were cascading across the sky. But instead of turning my camera up, I pointed mine down toward the black harbor and ended up– quite unintentionally– with a very Maine sort of display.

An unexpected gift in the most unlikely of circumstances.

I’ll be back at it tomorrow.

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Debra Boyle
Oct 2, 2022

Your reminders to take a break from the toxicity swirling on all sides are good for all of us. There is plenty of it right now. Thank you.

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Patty Eaton
Oct 2, 2022

Please keep looking for the beauty and joy of life that exist in spite of the toxic weeds and sludge. You’ve enlightened your followers for years and you must fill the well for yourself frequently and fully. 🙏

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