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I ask because it seems awfully long-running, enough so that if this were February it would be March by now. Before the year changed, I decided I’d hide and watch for a few days before assessing the fresh blank page and expressing an opinion. We’re nearly mid-month and I still have no idea what to say about where we find ourselves. That shiny new page is already nearly covered in jagged marks made with a black sharpie, so if events continue to unfold at this same rate and pitch, 2026 will be historically horrific, a standout nobody wanted to see. The prospect leaves me speechless so I’ll be communicating via sign language for the remainder of this piece.
How it feels, increasingly, day by day:
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I make intentions rather than resolutions and there are reasons for that…
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Told ya’.
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I’m fresh outta wisdom, words, and patience, so I’ll leave a mea culpa and move along.
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To all in favor of peace, love, and humanity, I wish you a truly meaningful 2026. Be safe, be kind, and know you’re loved. Amen.
Playing for Time 
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