..a quarter I received today as change. On the back, in big letters. "HOPE."

A song in a weary throat.

How a propos.

..its time for people to stop saying "it's unprecedented ," and start stating that it's unacceptable.

Unacceptable.

..out running errands, and balancing this sense of dread with my love of cranberry refreshers.

Happy New year to all!

Watch thst first step, it's a doozy!

..brunch before last minute shopping. Listening to table next to us go on about the evil of democrats.

Sad, but interesting listening to people go on about what they think they know is fact.

..so on point.

"Your boos mean nothing to me. I've seen what makes you cheer." - Rick Sanchez

..out and about trying to finish up shopping. Man, I dread stores the few weeks before the holidays hit.

Definitely going to make a coffee run next! Stay safe and have fun today folks!

..cran merry lemonade. Today is a day that needs such a bold start. (I hate that good holiday drinks aren't around for very long.)

Consequences of new Iowa child labor laws— Federal investigators found nearly a dozen children to be working dangerous, overnight shifts at Seaboard Triumph Foods' pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa. Iowa had just loosened child labor rules last year.

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..my view this morning. Man, it is too soon to be back to this again.

..It all starts with a great little salad.