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Am I Inflammatory?
I never think about whether or not what I am about to say is inflammatory (unless I am in close quarters on a regular basis, then I am more careful). The other day, Martin Luther King’s name came up while … Continue reading
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I Don’t Share The Excitement Over The Inauguration
I was stunned to find out today that a class I attend daily might not meet tomorrow so people could watch the inauguration. I don’t get it. I haven’t watched any inauguration. I’d be as indifferent to the inauguration of … Continue reading
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