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Editor,

Since our presidential election was stolen, I have cried me a river, just like our weather in Eureka recently; so I got a therapist to help me. My pineal gland is awash with grief (Rene Descartes believed the “pineal to be the principal seat of the soul.”)

She suggested I write, every day, about something I am grateful for.

  1. Living in Eureka with green all around me, trees, gardens, flowers and water
  2. A reasonable city council
  3. The absolutely wonderful and beautiful farmers’ market
  4. Creative artists and musicians who make life lighter and sweet
  5. Progressive political people who will not tolerate Fascism
  6. Lesbians, gay men and trans folk who have lived happy lives despite hatred and abuse
  7. Intelligent church people who do not discriminate against anybody
  8. The Independent
  9. Humans who care for animals
  10. Beauty wherever it is found
  11. Good and kind people who help one another.
  12. Having a good friend and life partner who makes through the changes with me

Thank you.

T.A. Laughlin