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This week has proved a sort of tipping point for me; I’ve almost been stunned into silence by the sheer lunacy of “celebrating” our country as it continues to plumb new depths of ignorance and cruelty. I’ve tried really hard over the past eighteen months to stay positive and strive to improve my little corner of the world, to keep my grief and outrage to myself, but the cognitive dissonance is overwhelming me lately. I feel a bit like a toy soldier who has wound all the way d

Well, the world didn’t right itself while I was on a break (hope springs eternal), but I do feel better equipped to persist. Spending two weeks filling the well brings an infusion of energy and a fresh perspective. It shows me what I can do without (detailed planning that leaves no room for serendipity, too many shoulds, and too much time on social media). It also shows me what I want more of in my life (spontaneity, outings and travel, creativity, physical activity). All of