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Political victories are hard to win, How to do it again, and again? One idea seems too often repeat; What are the ways to legally cheat? Convince the voters elections are fake. Not worth the effort voting would take. Make casting the vote a difficult chore. Require forms; two, three, maybe four. Demand diverse documentation To prove one can vote with justification. Declare ear...

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience loneliness. This is a serious public health concern. Why does it matter? Chronic loneliness places prolonged stress on body and mind. Its health impact is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness raises cortisol levels, increasing the r...

Preparing and taking my mother to her anti-coagulation clinic appointments was among our most frustrating and stressful events during the 8 years that I provided care for her. She lost her unstable walk completely midway through that time, which made preparations and transport especially difficult. Preparation took at least an hour with the actual appointment taking another half hour. There was at...