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Bless your heart, Bill. I seem to recall a couple months ago you threatened to leave us. I'm glad you didn't. Call it a sabbatical, if you will. I'm off Twitter (kicked off, actuallyj). Apparently it's inappropriate to encourage drivers to run over protestors. But, regardless of that, I'm busy reading Jung's RED BOOK and I've started the Perry Mason series. Next month, for the first time in years, I feel well enough to drive up to Michigan to see some old friends (some I haven't spoken to in 60 years) and my brother. I expect to be refreshed and full of words by July.

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May 22, 2023Liked by Charles Clemens

Not sure why you thought your post may irritate some readers, because everything you wrote seems pretty honest and reasonable, to anyone capable of critical thinking (which your audience undoubtedly is). Have enjoyed your takes on things, as well as your stories. I hope you find some way to make this writing thing more compelling for you , but I hear you...there are an awful lot of writers here on Substack saying the same things. Hope you at least pop in from time to time with updates on your life adventures.

Cheers 🥂

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Here in the vast chamber of echoes, one learns to appreciate the generous hum of a silent smile.

Let's watch the clothes spin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jHsq36_NTU

P.S. https://youtu.be/ho3uWuoM24M

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I get that, Charles. Understand that the echo chamber might well be the truth chamber in disguise. I have been at this for almost 13 years since my Wife started post graduate studies. I decided to educate myself in another way. Do what makes you happy and just stop by and post now and then when you feel so inclined.

"Our call is not to change the world but to change humanity one kind act at a time." Control what we can.

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Too bad this is your last, but I understand your thoughts. I too feel the same and it gives me the incentive to not be an echo chamber. You drove me to be even more focused on delivering original material.

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Please don't go. You will be missed, and I suspect by more than us old farts.

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Yeah, what he said.

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Well said.

Re "It is my absolute belief that the world has turned upside down and that the Nazis are again fighting to destroy Russia. Only this time, the Nazis are in Washington, DC. We have become the 4th Reich and the final war between good and evil is being fought."

Quite so. I did not realise this until 2020, but better late than never. I have attached links elsewhere to you.

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