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Monday Musings: Beyond Impeachment

Posted on February 15, 2021 by dbjackson

I really didn’t want to write another Monday Musings post about Donald Trump. I would like to be shot of him, just like a majority of the country. And (this is Washington’s dirty little secret) just like a majority of … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: This is EXACTLY Who We Are

Posted on January 18, 2021 by dbjackson

“This is not who we are.” Comforting words that have been trotted out repeatedly in the days since the Capitol Hill insurrection that left six dead and scores injured, and that shook to the core our faith in the strength … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Tempering Optimism with Reality

Posted on January 4, 2021 by dbjackson

In my New Year’s post last Friday, I wrote about my optimism for the coming year, my resolve to anticipate good things instead of expecting the worst. And the world responded with a hefty dose of reality — a new … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Breathe

Posted on November 9, 2020 by dbjackson

Breathe. In and out. In and out. It’s finally over. I am relieved, elated, a bit nervous about the shenanigans yet to come from the White House. Not because I believe they will succeed, but because I believe that even … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Covid, Grief, and Lies

Posted on October 12, 2020 by dbjackson

And yet, his first act upon returning to the White House was to make a Mussolini-esque appearance on his veranda and ostentatiously remove his face mask. Last week’s Photo Friday post was about my brother’s memorial service, which took place … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Through the Looking Glass

Posted on October 5, 2020 by dbjackson

[Let me begin by saying this: I know the President is ill. I hope he recovers; I understand it’s possible that he’ll take a turn for the worse. I hope the First Lady and the growing number of public officials … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Political Rant, No Punches Pulled

Posted on August 24, 2020 by dbjackson

Okay, serious question: When did the world get so insane? When did people start believing wackadoodle conspiracy theories while refusing to believe that wearing a mask over their nose and mouth would keep them from spreading germs that come from … Continue reading →

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