Snow has accumulated on the grass this afternoon,( eventually accumulating several more inches the next day ) the first snow of the season. It seems as though climate change has initiated this sudden change of seasons whereby arctic air infiltrates south in a sudden rush then retreats somewhat, and I expect December to be warmer than November if my past observations/perceptions are correct. North America generally has been the anomaly regarding global warming, ( cooler than most of the planet ) which perhaps explains the skepticism among Americans who do not base their arguments on global scientific data.
The polarization in American politics is the result of deliberate generalizations and narrow definitions of particular ideas by particular people who then apply them to whole populations. As always, those with the loudest voices-on either side- dominate the discussion regardless of the veracity of their perspective. Agendas-rather than truth-is the motive.The inability-or unwillingness-of people to see the larger picture and compromise for the good of humanity, seems to be a biological fallibility of human consciousness dooming us to eternal conflict.
Meanwhile, Beth and I have been enjoying the van to escape-or at least balance-the madness of our species with the healing power of nature.
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