Category Archives: politics

DRIPS

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Monica

DRIPS Dripping make-up mirrors internal decay handkerchief cannot remedy no picture necessary

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Shout Out to Bill Maher/Wild Animal Markets and Big AG

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Monica

Bill Maher speaks out about wild animal markets, trafficking in wild animals, and our system of raising and slaughtering animals for food: “Big AG”.  He says what I have been waiting to hear from someone whose voice can be heard … Continue reading →

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Sheltering in Place with Good Grace

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Monica

Hello WordPress community, The last two posts do not simply highlight two great leaders.  These posts are meant to suggest what great leadership has in common: a firm grip on reality; a devotion to decency as the underpinning of civilization; … Continue reading →

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Leadership, Andrew Cuomo – style

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Monica

Some recent quotes from New York governor Andrew Cuomo on combatting the coronavirus outbreak (among other things): [In response to federal government statements and action]:  No one is held harmless from reality.  Being angry is a luxury.  We don’t have … Continue reading →

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What’s Our IQ?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Monica

Intelligence            Decades ago I read a definition of intelligence that surprised and befuddled me.  “Intelligence is the ability to adapt.”*  I couldn’t accept this definition.  Wasn’t intelligence the ability to acquire and use information?  As I aged and grew … Continue reading →

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Raw Power and the Rule of Law

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Monica

Untempered Steel Raw power untempered by the steely underpinning of decency’s structural support destroys all before collapsing. That is not who we are. Fresh Breeze Long may our flag wave in the peace, the delicious fresh breeze flowing from the … Continue reading →

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Wolf Scat

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Monica

Wolf Scat When I see coyote scat, I wonder — Could it be wolf? I answer myself: not big enough not black enough not enough volume not enough attitude. Although coyotes have plenty of attitude. If I have to debate … Continue reading →

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Wolf Track

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Monica

Wolf Track The record of your passing, your presence, canine imprint, enormous, spreading, clearly written in wet earth my eyes take it in — scouring the ground like the nose of a bloodhound as I inspect the evidence. My brain … Continue reading →

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The Secret Code of Wildlife Managers

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Monica

Crack the Code In wildlife management’s secret code camouflage words disguise the deed mask the act seek to fool with false cover: kill becomes “cull”; “harvest” hides the slaughter; “remove” cloaks the crushing destruction; “service” conceals an utter annihilation.Bears, wolves, … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Evil

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Monica

Invitation to Evil The lie at center stage occupies expanding space extremities weaken, norms crumble foundations totter, unsupported the ground folds back upon itself                  in blood-red ribbons the brain reels as unreality repeated rules unchecked.

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