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Woodstock
About once a month Jean and I visit an Arby’s in Durham to enjoy a sandwich loaded with beef and I savor their special Arby sauce and their Horsey sauce too, mmmm. On a recent visit I noticed that the young woman who took our order was wearing a Woodstock t-shirt. I commented, “Woodstock.” She…
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The Use of Poetry
Art Fettig – I heard this question the other day and it stuck in my mind. “Art, you have been writing poetry since you were thirteen years old. What good has it done?”
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Trump’s Mental Decline
Several speech and cognitive experts have noted changes in Trump’s communication style over recent years. Analyses have highlighted patterns such as increased tangentiality, simplified sentence structures, and repetitive language, which some experts suggest could be indicative of cognitive decline.
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Happiness Is Not A Destination – by Dr. Ross Reck
One of the biggest myths on the planet is: When I get what I want, I’ll be happy. This implies that happiness is a destination which can only be reached by focusing on yourself and once you’ve reached this destination, you can sit down, relax and enjoy the good life for the rest of your…
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The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies
A blistering critique of the forces threatening the American intelligence community, beginning with the President of the United States himself, in a time when that community’s work has never been harder or more important. This book by General Michael V. Hayden, The Assault on Intelligence, is a must read.