Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Contemplation


I have held the belief that a nation which cannot look honestly at itself, at the bad, along with the good, is a nation which will never evolve. The past couple of days have cemented this point of view.  

Smell the roses while considering this. 

2 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

The 4th of July was actually a very emotional day in so many ways. I hope it is never like that again.

nick said...

I follow with disbelief all the cock-ups with the Reflecting Pool, the falling bit of stage, the yellow ooze on the triumphal arch, the non-existent crowds etc. How he manages to stay president is beyond me.