The Grim Reaper has been busy in my circle in recent years. My best estimate is that around three-quarters of my friends, relatives, former classmates and co-workers are now in cemeteries. It seems that each week I am receiving notice of yet another death. At age 76, I should not be surprised by this. However, it serves as a reminder that despite my good health, we never know when the Grim Reaper is going to visit.
I have come to realize that I have perhaps wasted much of the past ten years issuing warnings about Donald Trump. In some respects, I have been preaching to the choir, in that MAGA remains a strong force, despite warnings from myself and like-minded persons. I would like to leave this world knowing that the next generation can look forward to a brighter future than what we have experienced with Trump and his entourage. This is why it is important for potential candidates for public office to run for the right reasons, placing constituents ahead of themselves.
I will most likely continue to issue occasional warnings about Donald Trump. However, I have also increasingly immersed myself in the world of classical music, which was a huge part of my past. I also hope to write a book about people who were important in my life, and how my life was shaped for better or worse by my experiences and interactions. If I can pass some life lessons onto the next generation, I will have done my part in countering the dark place we are currently in.
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