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Walter Jones's avatar

Your good heart and your gifts of insight and expression are always an encouragement, Sam.

In the same vein, I wrote fan mail to a post office employee recently, praising him for exemplary

patience with and kindness to two international customers inept at the system yet desperate to

touch base with "home." We must all be diplomates on behalf of decency until the siege ends.

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Sam Rauschenberg's avatar

Thank you for reading and for the kind words, Walter. Glad you could encourage someone who probably doesn't hear that very often!

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Laura J Allgood's avatar

What a thoughtful, well-written commentary of the state of government in our beloved country. You touched the bases with honesty but without callousness. It would be wonderful to sit and talk with you.

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Sam Rauschenberg's avatar

Thank you for reading and so glad it struck that balance. That was the hope! We are in challenging times.

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Shannon Chatmon's avatar

Another great read! Well said.

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Sam Rauschenberg's avatar

Thank you, Shannon!

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Leslie Grant's avatar

Lovely framing of a very difficult time.

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Sam Rauschenberg's avatar

Thank you, Leslie.

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