Tag Archives: politics

The strategy of kindness will change more than your perspective

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I don’t know exactly how I came to be this way, but I think it was through some study of world religion and philosophy and just a lot of thinking. I’m an introvert, so thinking is what I do. I believe that kindness is the ultimate behavior in humans, and somewhere about the time of […]

“Prepping” for the election: It’s a thing!

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Whether inspired by Thoreau or the current state of affairs, there’s no denying that there’s a movement afoot in Maine and across the United States toward self-sufficiency. But, for some, self-sufficiency feels more urgent now than ever. My husband and I began a few years ago moving toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle. We’re making progress […]

Surviving this election: Getting back to where life makes sense

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I really, really need this election to be over. I really, really need everyone to just get along. I’m stressed out and in a worry. I can’t stand to be on Facebook. I feel ideologically betrayed by my own family. And I’m so stressed that even my husband told me to settle down last week. […]

Governor LePage: A missed opportunity to set a good example

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I wish I could talk to my little boy about Paul LePage. There is so much potential for a great story and important lessons about hard work and the kindness of others, but I can’t. As a mom, I’m frequently ashamed of our governor, and I can’t tell his story to my son because doing […]

Trump’s offensive rhetoric not appropriate for general audience

Trump’s Offensive Rhetoric Not Appropriate for General Audience

In light of Donald Trump’s visit to Bangor today, there has been a lot of attention on Trump, with much talk about the presidential hopeful on the news. Even though I am only a somewhat political person, I would normally be excited about a local visit from a presidential candidate. I would talk to my children about it and use such a visit as an opportunity to teach my children about the presidential campaign, important elections, and the democratic process. But I find myself “laying low” about this visit.