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Xian's avatar

I highly recommend Naval's Archive. You never run out of inspiration, and it feels like finding a likeminded friend. Actually, finding likeminded spirits might be one of the most joyful things in life.

Linda Roberta Hibbs's avatar

Nice article. Thank you. I have to say Happy Holidays. Especially during this time of distress of many who won’t have a Christmas. Retribution is a foot in this land . People who have been through the worst times in their lives. It’s apparent this administration doesn’t understand how much the people of this country have gone through. They incase themselves in hurting others. I can’t wait until the next election when they find out that retribution is not a time for the holiday’s to hurt people in this country instead we should give them hope ! No matter how many people have been hurt!

Kirk Rider's avatar

“The data doesn’t lie” is annoyingly ungrammatical. “Data” is a plural noun always, so the sentence should be “The data don’t lie.” One piece of the data would be a datum or a fact in case you’re curious.

David's avatar

I refuse to live and die over the internet. Shut off recommendations, histories, tell your devices what to do, not the other way around. Go outside, look up, look at people, go to places, do things. I always leave my phone at home, and am so disappointed at those that don't. The internet, broke, humanity, and I, am, very very worried.

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Deborah Casdin's avatar

I recognize much of that in your comments; it’s alas, a truth. But then, some scrolls away I caught 2 terrific posts: the ‘waiting for Godo’ writer, & immediately followed by some writing of Jung. It tied up a bunch loose strings for me. And some so ons.

Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Must we jump on to the "6-7"; we are older and more evolved- let's go with "8-9"

Trader Vick's avatar

Love your note.. I am always interested in anything Substack related

Paola's avatar

I appreciate your thinking. And we could lost this empty reality imposed since the past loosing our money in material think. It should be better pass this period with lost good friend finding time together. Have nice and really happy moments during your Christmas vacations🎁🎶🌲🪺🪾

Ken Derow's avatar

The mid-19th century was catchphrase heaven. Among them, ‘all serene’, ‘go it you cripples (crutches are cheap)!’, ‘Jim along Josey’, ‘do you see any green in my eye?’ ‘who shot the dog?

Well in the USA of 2025, we don't have to ask, "Who shot the dog" as they did in the

mid-19th century, EVERYONE knows that it was ICE Barbie herself, Kristi Noem, who shot the dog & quite literally so (and I'm guessing would do it again in a heartbeat!)

Realist's avatar

"Kristi Noem"

One of the many weird psychos, picked by the head psycho himself.

Ken Derow's avatar

“Realist” I take your points!

ILONA BENEDEK's avatar

Happy Holidays and so more Happiness in the Heart ❤️❤️❤️ Thankful For Everyone.

A Long Story's avatar

Can confirm I bought TWO expensive basic tees from a gift guide on these web waves. And I’ve tried to make an AM aerobics class LIVE happen on here, but it’s going the way of “fetch.”

René Volpi's avatar

Truly, I believe featuring Offbeat Chronicles in your roster would be a win win. Asking for a friend.

Ben Ulansey's avatar

So honored to be included here! Thanks so much for the mention!

Vince LIU's avatar

Thanks for the post! After browsing Substack for a few months, I've decided to start my own newsletter to share my photography and reflections. Here's to a better world and a better self in the coming year.