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Karen E Sandberg's avatar

I don't know what I'll be eating, but I know that I'll be defiant. Thanks for this essay!

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Elmdea Adams's avatar

Mis-mathing or not, thank you! Thank you for the history of BBQ, bits of humor and hope, and this quote: "They flew the flags of the defiant." I, too, believe we're in the midst of crafting a more equitable, compassionate, and empathic version of the American Experiment, despite current appearances and awfulnesses.

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Cassidy Steele Dale's avatar

And I just found toothpaste on my belt loop. I don’t know how to GET toothpaste on a belt loop but hey, I’m a pioneer. OK, now I’m gonna go to work.

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Cassidy Steele Dale's avatar

And crap, I can’t do math this week. Let’s all just pretend I wrote my 250th anniversary message a year early because, you know, I am a futurist. (I’ve actually been dealing with a slow rolling emergency behind the scenes these past few weeks that I’ll tell you about someday — we’re all fine — but clearly I hit my cognitive limits a couple of days ago.) Remember, kids: If you want to embarrass yourself in public, post on the Internet!

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