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Very good article! I agree. I am a unique individual who refuses to "go with the flow". I love nature (and nature's Creator) above all else. I love wildflowers and all other of nature's expressive, peaceful forms. Thing is, in this horrible (communist) HOA neighborhood, we are forced to mow our lawns--everything! I do enjoy picking wildflowers from our yard and bringing them inside to enjoy. I also photograph any and all forms of beauty. Thanks for encouraging us to be our unique selves. It's sad to see so many joining the left and right "borgs" and refusing (or too lazy) to think for themselves. As an Independent, I listen to both sides, but mainly to my common sense. Then I form my OWN opinions.

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Thank you, Barbara. HOA rules can be rough. Good luck enjoying your wildflowers while staying out of battles with your HOA.

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Jun 15, 2022Liked by Barry Brownstein

Like another commenter, I'm forced to keep lawns mowed, in my case not by a(n) HOA but by the city government, which hires people to drive around in trucks marked "Code Enforcement" passing out citations. I compensate by allowing reasonably placed volunteer trees to grow, and right now the volunteer catalpa is blooming with the most exotic-looking flowers one could ever ask to see.

"Immersed in nature, there is no escaping the fact that we control very little in life." Very true. I hike every week, and almost always get off trail to explore some place I've never been before. I experience first-hand that nature is unforgiving and harsh (dead end: too steep or impassible vegetation; must turn around) but also bountiful and beautiful (suddenly coming upon a lovely spread of sunlit grass and maybe even a level rock to sit on).

Thanks for another column pointing the way to more rewarding mental and physical habits.

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I'm always inspired by your words... they feel like the product of a cultivated soul. Thank you.

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Thank you, Ann. From your light to my light, we share and learn.

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Jun 14, 2022Liked by Barry Brownstein

A rose bush in the corn field is a “weed” but what a beautiful thing!

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Jul 27, 2022Liked by Barry Brownstein

I found and read your article posted on aier.gov and here I am, a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on State Power in defense of "real" Science articulated so well in layman's terms for readers like myself.

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I appreciate the time you took to read my essay as well as your kind note! Thank you.

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Jun 16, 2022Liked by Barry Brownstein

Beautiful!

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Jun 15, 2022Liked by Barry Brownstein

Excellent! I take a holistic approach to life. I exercise 2 hours daily, read two books a month and eat a primary plant based diet and pray everyday

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Good to read you, Barry,

This was especially personal and sweet, and I loved the way you wove the wise words of Emmerson and others in with your own.

I can just picture you mindfully riding your mower in your fields, and I smile.

Wishing you and Deborah a marvelous happy summer.

Jacque

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Thanks for the kind note, Jacque. A wonderful summer to you too!

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I found and read your article posted on aier.gov and here I am, a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on State Power in defense of "real" Science articulated so well in layman's terms for readers like myself.

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Thank you, Sharrylou. Indeed, as much as your time permits go beyond the development and immerse in nature.

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Diane, Thank you for adding your beautiful wisdom!

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I absolutely agree!

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