Genealogy, books, cats, dogs, British mysteries and comedy. “Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth”. (Jim Acosta). A danger

Following geopolitics and defending democracy since 1970. I choose democracy, decency, and freedom. “If I were to remain silent, I'd be guilty of complicity.”

Words and bent ideas. Reconstituted writer (goldenrod draft) and publishing editor. Fixed-rope abseil expert. Six years of schoolin' in philosophy, which were a