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Lori's avatar

I especially liked the statement that for those of us with means, hope is a moral imperative. Thank you.

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JK's avatar

That struck me too; I had never thought of it that way. Thanks, David, happy end of 2022!

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David Moscrop's avatar

And to you! Thank you.

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Colleen Evans's avatar

Thank you for this reflection. I had to look up Panglossian ... haha. That I am not! But this reminder ... that hope is a moral imperative ... might just move me in the right direction.

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David Moscrop's avatar

Bon courage!

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Jessica Eaton's avatar

This was lovely and correct but also one of my main take aways is must get dog.

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David Moscrop's avatar

I'm not gonna lie -- you probably should. Dogs are life.

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Cupofcoffee's avatar

Couldn’t agree more. We need hope and imagination. I recently read a few articles about the need to imagine utopias to counter this moment and so that’s my plan for next year. It can and will be better and that type of thinking also ameliorates present moment. Happy holidays! P.s. I have greatly appreciated your writing so thank you. P.p.s. I haven’t read the count of Monte Cristo but it’s my holiday plan too.

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David Moscrop's avatar

You too! And hope you enjoy it -- an absolute classic.

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paul childs's avatar

Thank you for this, your plans look fantastic, best wishes of the season and for the new year to you both.

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Donna Morano's avatar

Thank you for your words and ideas - they have helped. Enjoy your time away...

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