2016 Postmortem

H2O Man

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34. Oh, thank you!

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:31 PM

Apr 2016

The OP is yesterday's contribution to my blog. Now, it's funny: before posting it yesterday, I had nice conversations with two of my children about the relationship between self-identity, perception, and communications. And I said that I love DU, though I might use the blog to reach different audiences. I've been thinking about this topic lately ....since being asked to write for an "old hippie" paper, actually.

However, I freely note that, being human, I can also be a jackass, make a complete fool of myself, and behave poorly. About a week ago, I saw part of a post here on DU, completed mis-read it -- without even seeing the author is an old friend and great person -- and I snarled. It's bugged the shit out of me since. I need to make amends, although I am slow in doing so. While I wish that I could blame it all on whoever brought the Guinness into my home, but I realize that I bought it myself.

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3 things: JaneyVee Apr 2016 #1

There were pluses H2O Man Apr 2016 #12

Bernie shows an inability to connect with everyone else. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #15

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Apr 2016 #17

Very interesting. kgnu_fan Apr 2016 #40

Bernie shows an inability to connect with everyone else???!!! bvar22 Apr 2016 #47

climate change nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #2

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #13

Some of us are ahead nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #55

Thanks once again, H20 Man. democrank Apr 2016 #3

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #14

great essay, w/ many important facts! thanks for posting this! amborin Apr 2016 #4

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #16

Thank you, my friend! babylonsister Apr 2016 #5

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #18

+1 dchill Apr 2016 #28

Well and clearly said, my dear H20 Man! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #6

Thanks, Peggy! H2O Man Apr 2016 #19

I am logging back in specifically to tell you how much I appreciate what you have said here. kayakjohnny Apr 2016 #7

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #20

Thank You Old Codger Apr 2016 #8

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #23

Quite true Old Codger Apr 2016 #31

I keep thinking H2O Man Apr 2016 #36

Yes, we will win! kgnu_fan Apr 2016 #9

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #37

This is a wonderful thread and I am sorry I missed it Samantha Apr 2016 #10

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #24

I can't give up on taking climate change seriously. raouldukelives Apr 2016 #11

Exactly. H2O Man Apr 2016 #25

Well thought out and an excellent OP, H2O Man. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #21

Thanks, Uncle Joe. H2O Man Apr 2016 #26

Excellent and thx! nt slipslidingaway Apr 2016 #22

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #27

You are most welcome :) nt slipslidingaway Apr 2016 #38

The Shrillness noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #29

Definitely. H2O Man Apr 2016 #33

I'm not sure how you do this strange calming effect when I read your posts, insights... glowing Apr 2016 #30

Oh, thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #34

Hear! Hear! Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #32

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #35

Good job H2O Man Sensitive soul Apr 2016 #39

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #43

K&R! vintx Apr 2016 #41

Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2016 #44

Semper Fidelis! K&R n/t bobthedrummer Apr 2016 #42

Thanks, Brother Bob! H2O Man Apr 2016 #45

Your OP is just what I needed to read! pacalo Apr 2016 #46

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #49

Great post! jpmonk91 Apr 2016 #48

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #50

I see us growing aswell jpmonk91 Apr 2016 #51

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #54

Excellent post! Beowulf Apr 2016 #52

Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2016 #53

I debated whether to chime in or not, but here goes... antigop Apr 2016 #56