I owe my Top Comments family an apology. For the last few months I have been missing in action. I haven’t written that many diaries, I haven’t mined that many comments, I haven’t spent much time engaging in the comment threads of the diaries my fine teammates have posted.
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Life circumstances have made this period the most time-intensive, the most time-crunched experience I have ever had. In most ways I have been keeping my head above water. For the most part my equilibrium is good, my spirits good, my morale. My energy is pretty good, even if it could be better.
Resisting takes some energy. It’s a time to resist. It’s a time to engage, to confront, to dialogue with intelligence and passion. It’s a time to support our candidates, in every way we can. (You are particularly in my thoughts tonight, Conor Lamb. I hope the donations have helped a little bit, at least, I wish I could have given a hundred times more.)
Our family took a ski trip to Colorado a little over a week ago. That recharged the batteries a little bit, despite the altitude. Tonight it doesn’t feel like much charge remains, but good sleep always helps.
In any case, know that you are in my heart. I am with you in every way I can be in our politics endeavors. I am looking forward to an especially dynamic time as the mid-terms approach, when we can make the statement our country so desperately needs.
Before I forget, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your terrific work keeping our community rolling. You have all done a wonderful job, but I would be remiss if I didn’t send a special thanks to John Webb, who covered Saturday despite being under the weather. Your spirit is an inspiration!
And take great care of yourselves and your families!
Tonight’s comments …
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Highlighted by Bobs Telecaster:
Is this comment by avatarabbiehoffman, singing the praises of service staff in restaurants, along with tip theory. They work so hard for so little, all too often with no benefits. They deserve what they can get. Bobs Telecaster’s reply is also fine!
Highlighted by astronut:
Is this comment by kurious, conjuring a day of reckoning for those who besmirch our world with hate and extreme selfishness.
Highlighted by WYgalinCali:
Is this comment by hpg, with a tweet quoting Beto O’Rourke about AR-15s (and similar weapons).
Highlighted by bonniebluesky:
Is this comment by Besame, introducing (me, at least! To ...) Physarum Polycephalum! Please tell me that Physarum Polycephalum can vote!
Top Mojo ala mik!
For Sunday, March 11, 2018, first comments and tip jars excluded. Thank you mik for the mojo magic! For those of you interested in How Top Mojo Works, please see his diary on the subject.
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2018-03-12, courtesy of jotter!