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Oct 27Liked by Beth Shelburne

Thank you. While grilling tonight, I watched the orange glow shift to blue and spotted Venus hanging in the sky. The rhythms of Nature will soothe this anxious spirit.

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Oct 27Liked by Beth Shelburne

Welcome! I live in Daphne—this is a beautiful place. And some progressives do live here!

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Oct 31Liked by Beth Shelburne

Welcome! We live in Mobile but have a special spot in our hearts for Fairhope! Plus it is Bluer than it has ever been!! Enjoy 💖💖

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Oct 27Liked by Beth Shelburne

Thank you, Beth Shelburne and yes, very true!

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Lovely. Truly. I don’t mean to be rude, but why would I want to go to Alabama? It appears that a large majority, not all, want to trow themselves and the rest of the country under a bus, and have the bus backup several times.

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You don't have to come here. But I live here. And there is a natural beauty and biodiversity that I very much appreciate. The politics, not so much!

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I agree. The “politics “ is not an abstract thing. It is a real as anything can be and directly affects all living things.

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Oct 27Liked by Beth Shelburne

I'm Wisconsin born but living in Alabama for 30 years. There's plenty here to love https://heyscott.substack.com/p/damn-yankee

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Great essay!

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Check this out : “Monks ’ last movie”. So apropos right now. 2023 mystery/comedy. Enjoy.

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Thank you for this - no, for ALL of this. It was just what I needed tonight.

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I've had to take a break from following election coverage. To be honest, I rarely follow it at any election cycle. It's too stressful for me. Yes, this is a luxury, one that not everyone can afford. But I will cast my vote and wait until the next day to check who will be our next President, though I think I'll have to put my ultra-political daughter's texts on mute.

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Beautiful ❤️❤️

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