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Apr 11, 2023Liked by Ramona Grigg

This is so cool! Recently my sister loaned me the Susan Stamberg book, Every Night at Five, because she was an intern at NPR while Susan worked on the book and she found a copy at a thrift shop. Leafing through the book I was very surprised to see a response to a question that had been posed on All Things Considered about how things were going to be in the future, i.e. now. The comment was signed with a name very familiar to me, the name both my father and brother use. The comment was thoughtful and on point. Turns out it was my brother who commented, my brother who has become a conspiracy theorist, Qanon, MAGA, evangelical nut job. How different things turned out for him.

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Enjoyed this--please, keep on writing!!

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A star among us! I'm so glad you shared this, Ramona. These days, it seems harder to know what to say, to write, to do -- but I have the feeling you're making all the right moves. At least as far as many of us are concerned. Keep at it!

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That is great! Being quoted by Bill Moyers is a wonderful way to get your 15 minutes.

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Bill Moyers is an idol of mine. The last real (big name) journalist, in my opinion.

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Thanks for reminiscing on the concept of blogging. It takes on many shapes, but for me it was such a good outlet while I was caring for my mom with Alzheimer’s. Even with just a handful of readers. And it launched my writing career, morphing into food writing.

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Not surprised Romona that your words were showcased. And that Romona humor sparkled through with a bite ☺️ Must return soon and of course read your blog and check NOTES thing. All time permitting

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