Principles

[Gregorian]

5. I love what Oren's quote speaks to me. Self-policing. I believe strongly in this concept

I also had to laugh at what must seem condescending to some now- "the principled wing of the Democratic Party". I have come close to that description, but that's perfect.

I am more enthusiastic and optimistic than I have ever been, thanks to the community which Bernie has given birth to. I now belong to a group of younger people. I actually belong to something I have always yearned for. What I've learned is that up until now, we've had the leisure of picking candidate without too much concern about the outcome. That has changed with global warming. This generation isn't waiting. And they aren't asking. They are going to be at the convention en masse. My generation left their generation with a disaster. Their future is in peril, and there is no waiting. They see this as an emergency, not an election. I don't know how many here are aware of the great barrier reef being destroyed recently, but this is a very big deal to these younger folks. This is one more big indication that they may have no future. This election has been peppered with revelations.



I have been thinking about you, and very relieved to see you posting. I hope you are as well as can be.

I've discovered an old outhouse on my property. A huge redwood limb crushed it, and I'm off to go enjoy being around the monster redwood that delivered the blow, and enjoy the birds and wind. I hope your day is full of beauty.