Time marches on, of that there is no doubt. I can barely believe that July 2024 is here. Just like that — zoom! — the first six months of the year have disappeared into the ethers. And before we know it, 2025 will have begun, possibly full of promise, possibly not.
In the USA, where I reside, 2025 and beyond will be nightmarish if Donald Trump wins the upcoming presidential election (November 5, 2024 is Election Day). A fascist, a scoundrel, a convicted felon, a master at lying through his teeth, a riot-instigator and a vindictive bully, Trump is champing at the bit to damage democracy even more than he did during his first term. Are there enough sensible voters in the States to deny him a second occupancy of the high throne? One can only hope. Yes, Joe Biden performed miserably at his recent televised debate with Trump, and is aging right before our eyes. Nonetheless, Biden has done a solid job as president and is an infinitely better choice. For the record: If Trump were running against a box turtle, the turtle would get my vote.
But enough about Trump. Writing about him always puts a knot in my stomach. So, I’m going to move on to more agreeable topics. Such as books and music. Ahh, already I can feel my stomach untangling.
For quite a few years, some of the books I’ve read have entered my life via a largely random process: I sometimes wander through library aisles with no specific authors or titles in mind, pulling volumes off shelves and giving them the once-over. This willy-nilly approach to book selection at times has brought gold my way. For example, the novels Flight (by Sherman Alexie) and The Middlesteins (by Jami Attenberg).
The latest beauty I discovered by employing this method is Holding Her Breath. Published in 2021, it is the first and to-date only novel by Eimear Ryan, an Irish lass. It took 20 or 30 pages for the book’s rhythms to grab hold of me. After that, I remained hooked. Firmly.
Beth Crowe is Holding Her Breath’s main character. A college student in Dublin, Beth suffered an emotional breakdown a year or two before the book opens, and tentatively is hoping not only to rediscover but to further discover herself.
While in college, Beth, a one-time champion swimmer who ultimately couldn’t deal with the pressures of her sport, does her best to come to terms with her athletic past. She also begins a romantic relationship with a teacher at her school, probably not the wisest decision in the world. And she learns much about herself and her family when she becomes fascinated by the life and writings of her grandfather Benjamin Crowe, a famed Irish poet whose stature and mystique did nothing but increase following his suicide at age 43, many years before Beth was born. Before entering college, Beth was far less familiar with all things Benjamin than she should have been, although her mother is the poet’s daughter and her grandmother his widow. Beth and Benjamin entwine in a very real way during the course of Holding Her Breath.
Ryan’s writing is as clear as spring water, as lithe as a gymnast. Take, for instance, this section about Beth:
Later, as she’s going to bed, it occurs to her that she’s never actually heard her grandfather’s voice. She googles it—”Benjamin Crowe” + “audio”—not really expecting much. But there’s a page and a half of results. She clicks, pops in her earphones.
Here he is, in full flow, reading his famous long poem “Roslyn.” Voice deep and raspy, struggling up from great depths. The hitch in his voice is so croakingly alive. The lines come back to her like a nursery rhyme: “In that dark sash a comet appeared . . . trailing its afterburn . . .”
Beth closes her eyes. His voice vibrates through her. She falls asleep that way.
I’ll close this essay with Days Can Turn Around, a song I first heard a week and a half ago. It captured me immediately. Sung and co-written by Sarah Jarosz, Days Can Turn Around is a gentle reflection on life’s bumpy road. The lyrics remind us that we need to keep our heads up and, as best we can, follow our hearts and dreams.
Days Can Turn Around appears on Jarosz’s latest album, Polaroid Lovers, which came out in January. When I close my eyes and listen to the song, I feel as though I’m floating on air. Maybe it will have the same effect on you.
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Agreed. Trump is a chump. But you did just sort of admit Biden is like a box turtle, which is actually pretty accurate. He’s hiding his head from examination. The democrats need a more competent candidate or they will hand the presidency to Trump. Our country needs two better candidates. What a mess.
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Agreed
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Hi. I didn’t mean to imply that Biden is like a box turtle. In any case, whoever the Democratic nominee is (and most likely that will be Biden), that’s who I’ll vote for. Yes, it’s a terrible mess. And if Trump is elected, then it might be time to move to Canada or somewhere else that isn’t overloaded with far-right-wing creeps.
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I don’t understand how he could be re elected. It just blows my mind. If the unthinkable happens, move to Canada 🇨🇦. We have less drama. Ciao, Cristina
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Trump is the nominee of the Republican party. An incredibly high percentage of Republicans support him, despite the facts that he tried to undermine the democratic process after losing the election in 2016, and instigated a riot. In my opinion, anyone who supports Trump is morally bankrupt.
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You always share such great finds, Neil. Sarah Jarosz has a lovely voice and that song is beautiful. Thanks for the novel review. I’m definitely interested.
As to Trump, I realise it’s not really my place to comment, but here’s my 2 cents anyway: we’re very worried here about having to deal with old Humpty Dumpty if that’s the result. Ugh. Good luck with your election (and your tummy).
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Trump is a fascist. Anybody who isn’t a fascist is preferable to him.
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Let’s hope there are enough level-headed Americans to consign Trump to the dustbin of history. Contrary to expectation, the French have just managed to hold the fascists at bay, and we’ve replaced an increasingly right wing leaning government with a centrist one.
Hurrah for good books and records. We need to immerse ourselves in beauty to counter all the ugliness. Love your description of the writing as “clear as spring water and lithe as a gymnast”.
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Trump’s the worst.
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What a great post, Neil. Your thoughts on Trump are spot-on, the book sounds interesting, and the song does have a floating quality.
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Hi there. I’m only a little familiar with Sarah Jarosz. I need to listen to more of her music.
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Sadly, that horrid man being elected affects not just America. Fingers crossed he doesn’t get elected. As George mentioned thank goodness for books to take us away from reality for a little while.
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Yeah, much of reality is horrifying.
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a beautiful, hopeful song, found me at the right time; thanks Neil; the book looks good too 🙂
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Hi John. It’s a heck of a fine song. I’m glad I happened to have a local radio station on when they played it.
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so am I, Neil; I played it again this morning: it took me to a good place 🙂
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I clicked on Days Can Turn Around first and let it play while I read your post. What a great experience. Looking forward to the book and am willing to vote against Trump whether he runs against a human, an animal, or an AI candidate.
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Trump eats it. BIG TIME.
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Eimear Ryan’s book has receved great praise here; I must seek it out! The thought came into my head, “I wonder how Nial pronounces her first name?” Try, “Eemur”. May all the powers of the universe protect us from Trump!
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If I may add: we viewed a similar political debate from the UK, between candidates for Prime Minister there, and the best question from the audience was “Is there nobody better than you two that your parties can offer as leaders?”
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“May all the powers of the universe protect us from Trump!” – hear, hear!
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The song is lovely, Neill! And the book sounds good, will look out for it. Yes, so often we stumble on the best books. A recent discovery of mine was West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Absolutely wonderful book, worth rereading forever! Do get hold of a copy.
Your Trump is like our man Modi that we seem to be stuck with, though there’s a faint ray of hope now and then. Hope you get someone other than Trump and Biden. I wish you had got Bernie Sanders last time around, he sounded so good. But right now, why not Kamala Harris?
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Biden says he’s staying in the race. And the election is less than four months away. If Biden were to step down, then I’m sure that Harris would become the nominated candidate to run against Trump. It’s a very worrisome situation, regardless.
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Neil, your superlative post gives me hope! That there are enough rational folk out there who see Trump for what he really he is! Your description is spot on and trust many more feel the same! From this side of the Atlantic we just don’t get it … but last week a fascist idiot was voted into as MP in the U.K. elections so goodness knows what will happen here in the future. There is a real fear what the election five years hence will bring to the country.
‘Holding her breath’ sounds wonderful, your review has already captured my imagination and wow, love your line that ‘Ryan’s writing is as clear as spring water, as lithe as a gymnast.’ I’m off to seek out the book.
Thanks for also sharing the beautiful song by Sarah Jarosz – pure magic!
A gifted and engaging essay, Neil!
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Thanks, Annika, and hi. I hope you’ll enjoy Holding Her Breath.
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Eimear Ryan’s book sounds like a winner. I’ll check it out.
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Hello there. If you decide to read it, I hope you’ll like it.
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Thanks, Neil, what a great song, and yes, thank goodness for books like that, for the power of the imagination and the freedom to express it. Although we’ve just ditched our swivel eyed loons, and the French have just ditched theirs, I don’t think any of us in the west can sleep at night until the Biden-Trump thing is resolved.
Biden’s had a tough time of it, and I certainly wouldn’t like to be doing that job at his age, but the alternative would seem to be the stuff of dystopian fiction. We’re all struggling, the world over, with similar problems, people are upset and desperate for something to change, but the answer can’t be the Orange one. Keep well my friend.
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Hi Michael, and thanks for adding your insights. You’re 100% correct that “the answer can’t be the Orange one.”
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l totally agree with you! Trump is disgusting. What is wrong with people who vote for him. He is a disaster. Enjoyed your book review and enjoyed beautiful song.
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Hi Joyce. Trump is from the dark side. It’s incredible that the heavy majority of Republicans totally support him, and that they believe his outrageous lies. I don’t know what’s wrong with those people, but something serious is.
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Neil, your feelings about Trump mirror mine exactly. I am fearful of a world where his opinions hold any sway. Our world is in peril if he wins the election.
I want a better world for our grandsons. Not a world where people like him have power…
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Trump is EXTREMELY BAD NEWS.
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i love the song!
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It’s a really good one.
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Hear, hear! To borrow from King Theoden in Lord of the Rings: How did it come to this?
How, indeed? Yet here we are. Your descriptions of Trump are spot on. Now we have to hope that a very old man can beat a rotter.
The book sounds excellent. And what a lovely song.
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Freedom-restricting louses are in positions of power throughout the USA. More so than ever before in my lifetime. It’s sickening.
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When it comes to bad presidents, I really do think he is number one.
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We in Canada also hope there are enough sensible voters down there to deny Trump his coveted prize.
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Trump is a nightmare.
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I, like you, fear what life will be like here in the USA if you-know-who (I can’t even bring myself to capitalize it) wins the election. Thank you for book and music recommendations to soothe my soul. I once attended a book reading by Sherman Alexie (he signed a book for me) and I love Sarah Jarosz!
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Hi. Who is this? Your comments are listed as being from Anonymous. Last year I read Reservation Blues, by Alexie. It’s pretty good, but Flight is better.
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LOVE Sarah Jarosz! Love this post. Thanks for the book recommendation, too.
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Thanks for stopping by. You’re listed as Anonymous, so I don’t know who this is.
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Many people in the UK have been watching the preliminary skirmishes of your presidential election with growing trepidation, hoping for the best but fearing the worst. Let’s hear it for the box turtle.
On a happier subject, I love that Sarah Jarosz song. I’ve come across her once or twice before, but having just listened to Days Can Turn Around I think I should really make an effort to get know her work a bit better.
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Hi there. I don’t know much about Jarosz either. I’m going to check out more of her music.
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Oh, my gosh, that song! And that voice! I am so envious of anyone who can sing. It’s not a talent I possess.
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It’s a beautiful song. I’m going to listen to more of the tunes on the album it comes from. Take care.
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I just can’t understand why anyone would vote for the repellant Trump but there are obviously people who regard him as the one who will deal with all their problems. Terrifying for the rest of the world too. On a much nicer subject – Sarah Jarosz. We discovered her at Celtic Connections some years ago and saw her again this year when she sang from Polaroid Lovers. Terrific!
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Hi Anabel. Celtic Connections is really fantastic. The people who produce it know what they’re doing.
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They certainly do!
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Hi Neil – I agree with George’s comment below, “Ryan’s writing is as clear as spring water, as lithe as a gymnast” caught my eye – – nice! It was tough to watch that debate, alternating between sadness and stomach-churning anger, but thanks for the literary & musical pick-me-ups.
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Hey there, Robert. I was at the library today, once again looking at books willy-nilly. I took out a book by Tennessee Williams and one by Richard Ford.
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That beautiful, hopeful song came on a day when I needed it. Thank you, Neil. As for Trump, I’ve stopped watching cable news because I just can’t stand to look at or listen to that amoral, loathsome, shockingly unfit presidential candidate one more time. I do wish there were a more vibrant candidate than President Bident to run against him, but like you, if it comes down to it, I will vote for a speed bump against Donald Trump.
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Trump BITES THE BIG ONE!
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Whew! Safe to say you do not like Donald Trump! OK. We each have our own opinion. I liked the rest of your post!
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Hi Jacqui. Trump’s an evil person. Putin is one of his role models. I’m astounded by how many people like Trump and support him.
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I’ve never heard of Sarah Jarosz before, she has a beautiful voice. As an outsider looking in, we can’t help but wonder what’s going on down there. Glad the book and the song took your mind off the political turmoil at least for a few minutes. Maggie
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Yeah, it’s pathetic that Biden, pretty much from out of the blue, is showing his age. I hope he’ll regroup and convince people that he still has what it takes. Even if he doesn’t, I of course will not vote for Trump.
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It did seem out of the blue, but he should be examined by a physician to prove he’s fine. Unless he’s worried about the results I guess.
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Thank you for a new to me author and a new to me singer. Still mulling over the election results in the U.K. and France – not happy in either case, and goodness only knows what will happen in your elections!
Personally I wouldn’t touch Biden with a bargepole…I remember him voting against allowing Vietnamese refugees to enter the U.S.A. after the fall of Saigon and he hasn’t improved since. What are the odds of removing him after Trump gets the Republican nomination to wrong foot Trump’s campaign?
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Trump is an evil guy, a freedom-restricting lunatic. As you can tell, I can’t stand him.
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I did get that impression…..what a pity that the party system gives us such a lack of choice of candidate!
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As a Canadian, I can only agree with your take on Trump, and cross my fingers that ‘the American people’ we all hear about will not be bamboozled again.
Your book recommendation reminds me of how much I love the rhythm and flow of good writing whether poetry or prose…..I’ll check it out.
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Biden saved America (and the world) four years ago, by beating Trump. Unbelievably, and distressingly, Trump hasn’t given up yet.
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Hi Neil, What a well written blog…and I’m not the only one to think so… And what a lovely song to hear after talk of Trump. I have some very good, intelligent, American friends, and it is totally beyond my thinking that any of ‘the others’ could have voted for anyone as ignorant and unworthy as he. Excuse the intrusion as I am British…but I do so hope for a better President to govern the United States. All the best.
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Whoever the nominee of the Democratic Party turns out to be (probably Biden, maybe Kamala Harris), that person better beat Trump!
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Remember when Trump said he could shoot someone, in plain sight, on a New York street, and his people would still vote for him? At the time I wondered what kind of voter would be able to choose a leader like that. Now I know. I too would vote for almost ANYONE who opposed Trump. His popularity baffles me and almost everyone I know, even staunch Republicans.
Way to turn a rant into a day brightening blog! Anyone who bares his soul by revealing his taste in books is a kindred spirit, even if he reads books I wouldn’t be able to flog myself to read. Wait! That didn’t sound right. I’m sure your recommendations are great and I intend to check them out.
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Hi Judy. Today I took out a library book by Tennessee Williams. Not sure if I’ve ever read anything by him. Maybe I read one of his plays decades ago. Anyway, it’s called The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone. I hope it’s good.
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I think we all read A Streetcar Named Desire in junior high or high school. Keep us posted on what you think of The Roman Spring…
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“Winston Churchill once famously observed that Americans will always do the right thing, only after they have tried everything else.”
I am encouraged by this quote but wonder if Americans are yet at the point of having “… tried everything else.” I agree on all your points Neil and hope for the best in November.
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Trump lost four years ago. I’m pulling as hard as I can for him to lose again.
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Lovely song! I’m voting for the Biden TEAM. I believe in the Biden TEAM.
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Biden has good judgment. His inner circle and advisors are intelligent, skilled, normal people. The people surrounding Trump are not normal; nor is Trump.
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So glad to hear that you’ve persisted with reading and enjoying books by unknown novelists 🙂 Love Sarah Jarosz’ voice: “When you least expect it, days can turn around.” Hope her words hold true for you and me when November 5th comes around.
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You’re not kidding.
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I will cross my fingers for you avoiding getting Donald Trump as president (again). Holding Her Breath sounds good, thanks for the recommendation.
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Hi there. Keep your fingers crossed!
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That sounds like a really good book, Neil! And I’m actually afraid for Trump to win or not win. Not sure what’s gonna happen either way.
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Right — many, many Trump supporters are rabid.
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That book sounds very interesting! I love the way the Irish speak and write, personally. (But then, I enjoyed James Joyce, too.) There’s just a lovely rhythm to it……
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I hope that Ryan continues to write novels. She’s talented.
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I share your dismay and fears about the upcoming elections and can’t imagine what anyone sees in the most unpresidential former President there ever was. I can relate to the knot in your stomach–just thinking about him gives me nausea.
It feels escapist, but good books and music are necessary to allow us to forget about the grim realities, at least temporarily.
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Trump truly is sickening.
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Nice review. Gives me a Sylvia Plath vibe but more positive.
Oh, and btw, do you know about the professor who’s been 99.9% right in predicting the next president? I don’t know if anyone mentioned him above. But he says Biden’s gonna win, hands down. 🙂
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Here’s hoping he’s correct.
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I’m terrified that Trump will win. As always, nice review.
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Trump is horrible. But million and millions of people don’t agree with that assessment. I guess those people don’t mind the idea of having a fascist in the White House.
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It is so hard to comprehend.
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Trump is vile. No two ways around it.
On the other hand Sarah Jarosz is wonderful. Thanks for introducing her to me.
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Ally, I wanted to let you know that I tried to comment on your latest post, but can’t. That’s happened to me on several blogs now, including my own when I tried to reply to the latest three comments. According to wordpress support, there’s a bug in the comment section for people who use Safari (which I do to blog.) I had to go to settings, then discussion, and then turn off something called “enable blocks in comments.” I don’t know if others are also having trouble commenting on your blog, but if so, you might try that. It worked on my blog.
And Neil, sorry to use your blog to contact Ally, but I didn’t know any other way to do it!
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Ann, THANK YOU. I’m having the same trouble commenting on some people’s blogs, too. I have Safari so will now go see what I can do to correct this situation. I appreciate you telling me this.
Hi Neil! 😁
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I’m trying to figure out a way to tell the other bloggers whose posts I can’t comment on! LA’s “Waking up on the Wrong Side of 50” is on of them.
And thank you, Neil!
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I’ve been telling people by replying to a comment they left on one of my posts, hoping they’ll see what I’ve said. I’ve told LA and a few others, but I don’t know if they’re unable to comment on my blog posts or not. I haven’t heard from them so… 🤷♀️
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Hello there, Ally. I’d like to see Sarah Jarosz in concert one of these days. I think she passes through my region fairly often.
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It’s a scary situation, no doubt, Neil. With less than 4 months to go before election day, there’s so much uncertainty. Your choice of president will affect us in Canada too. Needless to say, I don’t want your convicted felon in office. As for art and happier topics, I went to a lecture by Canadian artist Ken Lum. He teaches and lives in your city; his talk was superb. Thanks for the book and song intro, Sarah Jarosz has a beautiful voice. 😀
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Afternoon, Eden. There is so much good music being recorded and released these days. I listen to a variety of radio stations, and I’m continually hearing new (and old) songs that I like quite a lot.
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I get it, though I am, it seems, the anomaly here. All presidents/politicians are masterful at lying through their teeth and doing shameful things, some more-so than others. I certainly am no Trumper, and my stomach is in knots too, but in my humble opinion President Biden is one of the worst President’s in my lifetime (or at least the administration that is really running the show because I doubt Biden really is). Still, Biden’s decline before our eyes is so painful to watch and deeply sad, as is the other choice before us. I truly prayed for a different outcome, on both sides of the equation. It is a wild and rocky time that is for sure. I’m into miles and miles of walking these days with Baroque music in my head with a sprinkling of Miles Davis and the like as I plan to walk 500 miles in Spain early next year. That, for now, is my attempt at calming the knots in my stomach. Thanks for the book suggestion. Another one to add to the stack!
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Hi there. Yup, we’re living in stomach-churning times. I’m impressed by what you’ll be doing in Spain. 500 miles is a lot, to say the least!
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The world looks a bit scary to me. In your place, I’d be favouring the box turtle option too and I have no idea what they are ☺️
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Hi. Trump is a horrible person. I’ll be voting for whoever his opponent is (Biden, most likely, will be Trump’s opponent).
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Please, please vote and get all of your like minded friends to vote as well.
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All of my friends and relatives, as far as I know, will vote for the Democratic Party nominee. As will I.
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❤️❤️❤️
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I am dreading these next few months! How did we arrive at this place?At the moment we are like parents eating our own young-UGH!
Cheers to better days ahead. I will make my voice heard at the ballot box too.
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Hi. Better days will be ahead as long as DT loses.
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YES!!!!
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You’re right about the first six months of this year flying by. It’ll be Nov 5th before we know it. Cross fingers you guys in the US get a sane outcome.
Thanks also for the book recommendation – I will seek it out.
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Hi. The only sane outcome will be the one in which Trump loses. That guy is bad, bad news.
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Our Celtic soul brothers across the sea are certainly having something of a moment, let-wise, and that sounds like a good one. The Sarah Jarosz track is nice too, and had me googling what kind of guitar she was playing – it looks like it’s got 8 strings, which I’ve never heard of, but I may be wrong – for some reason the camera kept focusing on her rather than the guitar 😉
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I’ve read that sometimes she plays something called an octave mandolin. It apparently has eight strings.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octave_mandolin
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Thanks for sharing Sarah Jarosz’s beautiful song and for the book recommendation. As for DT I hope he doesn’t win, but I fear he might.
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Hi. Thank for adding your thoughts. I don’t know who this is, though. You’re listed as Anonymous.
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Oh, Neil, I don’t have much faith in the voting public. I see very little sensible voters. I think things could change if more people learn about Project 2025. I think if enough people get educated on this then the American people and the country will be saved. On a lighter note, thank you for the book information. Sure sounds very interesting.
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What a world. So much turmoil.
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