Photo: David Guttenfelder/New York Times.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, January 24, 2026.
Guys, I am just too sad to post anything upbeat today. Maybe tomorrow.
To readers in other countries: Forgive me for not knowing how to change what we have become. Just so you know, we are not all like this.
Suzanne's Mom's Blog 
It’s very difficult to be an american these days, not proud.
heartbroken
Robin sent this by email: “It’s pure intimidation….People can’t be silenced because that’s the whole objective here…I have ancestors as many of us who fought and bled and died for the rights that we have in this country I’m not going to be one to sit here and let them be stripped away without a fight.”
Amb Susan Rice on The Best People with Nicolle Wallace 1/26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdt2J7qLHhU&list=PLDIVi-vBsOEwuoEi_YVSlPt_yGf1xsoa6
Hugs and sympathy from Maine. I have been heartsick since hearing of the murder of Alex Pretti. My spirit has been smashed flat. But you are so right. We are not all like this, but when evil takes root, it is very hard to dislodge. We have seen it other countries, and we are seeing it here.
Maine is fighting back, too. Send word!