I'm gonna say something that will probably jinx this, but here goes. I'm shocked, SHOCKED, at how this forum here on Locals is unfolding. I've seen posts here that on Facebook would have triggered either Liberal or Conservative "elephants" to stampede with vitriol and reactivity, but instead here prompt thoughtful dialog, a supportive and inclusive attitude, and generally helpful conversation even when it's clear that people disagree on the fundamental politics of the subject. WHAT THE HELL. Could there be hope for us yet? Is the Alt-Middle really a thing?
This place is teaching me that the answer is a resounding yes. I'm so proud to be here with y'all in this Tribe 🙏
Mrs. DoggMD and I hiked up to the top of a crazy temple and cemetery called Otani Sobyo above Kyoto this morning. Pure madness 🔥 and HELLLA G-HOSTS!
Today's interview with legendary vaccine researcher Paul Offit. Video version coming shortly!
It's New Term season all over isn't it and that's why I'm not joining the Supporters Zoom now - I'm fathoming out a large timetable and a map with my son. It's also the root of the only news I might have for you ...this week, as all the High Schools started I found myself looking at their crests and mottos and I thought of my old High Schools Motto - Absque Labore Nihil - Nothing achieved without effort. All my life I thought it was saying you had to work hard, to strive, to seek. But now I look again at that old Eagle sitting on his crest - Nothing achieved without effort - The whole unspeakable no thing of eternal everything achieved effortlessly. No seeking, no searching, absque labore. He was right wasn't he! We just didn't understand what he meant.
