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Spot on. Didn’t you have the below Elayne Griffin Baker note on you site way back in 2020? It’s been a long wait……

In addition to everything else we've lost, we've lost the joy. This is floating around and I thought I would share. "There is no literature or poetry in this

White House. No music.

No Kennedy Center award celebrations.

There are no pets in this White House.

No loyal man’s best friend. No Socks the family cat.

No kids’ science fairs.

No times when this president takes off his

blue suit-red tie uniform and becomes human, except when he puts on his white shirt-khaki pants

uniform and hides from Americans to

play golf.

There are no images of the first family

enjoying themselves together in a moment

of relaxation.

No Obamas on the beach in Hawaii

moments, or Bushes fishing in Kennebunkport, no Reagans on horseback, no Kennedys playing touch football on the Cape.

I was thinking the other day of the summer

when George H couldn’t catch a fish

and all the grandkids made signs and

counted the fish-less days.

And somehow, even if you didn’t even like GHB, you got caught up in the joy of a family that loved each other and had fun.

Where did that country go? Where did all

of the fun and joy and expressions of love and happiness go? We used to be a country that did the ice bucket challenge and raised millions for charity.

We used to have a president that calmed and

soothed the nation instead dividing it.

And a First Lady that planted a garden

instead of ripping one out.

We are rudderless and joyless.

We have lost the cultural aspects of

society that make America great.

We have lost our mojo. Our fun, our happiness.

The cheering on of others.

The shared experiences of humanity that makes it all worth it.

The challenges AND the triumphs that we shared and celebrated.

The unique can-do spirit Americans

have always been known for.

We have lost so much

In so short a time."

~Elayne Griffin Baker

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Philip,

Thanks for sharing this. It reminds us of how bleak the Trump era was and is. Once we the pursuit of happiness is on the agenda.

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Oh Lord, how beautiful! It made me so happy to read that, even with tears in my eyes. Love WILL triumph over hate!

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It’s a lighter , cleaner side of humanity being demonstrated by Kamala Harris.

It’s an alternative to the sullen hateful voice of the Maga Republicans .

It’s a process of hope , predictive of reality being in a better state of repair.

Our problems are not insurmountable with the light on our side.

Thank you , John for giving words to the delight and relief we’ve seen and felt . It’s real and it’s who we’re supposed to be .

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Spot on. I’ve felt lighter and more joyful in the last week and a half than I have in a very long time.

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I have found when I’m more peaceful and joyful, I’m usually kinder. Kindness attracts others to you. It works. Spread some kindness too. Thank John. This was so uplifting and truthful.

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Right On John! Thank you taking the time to write about this new wonderful experience we are all having...Let my light shine....

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This was glorious. Joy IS dangerous - and also contagious. And we need more of it.

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EXCELLENT! Thank you John for this: Passion, Perseverance, Positivity Post! I do believe WE KAM! Peace Out :)

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Amen!

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