Saw the interview with George Stef today and Joe is back to himself. Listening to how he became ill with his transatlantic journeys I can fully understand as I am still recovering from my journeys to Italy in January. I acquired lung conditions that doctors had no answer for.

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Glad to see he is perkier post debate.

We need him.

There is no alternative.

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He’s done a phenomenal job.

How I wish he received credit for all he’s done and the ideas he has for the future.

This issue is closed in my book.

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It’s time to move on.

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And he did the same thing during the Hillary email debacle. he stood back, said nothing and let the s-it hit the fan.

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And his # increased, then he won.

So, I wrote to Joe, and here’s what I said;

• Get Joe out there interviews, on the road. Visibility……
• Write daily Executive Orders which will benefit the American people, and promote them through the media.
• Get all of Joe’s cabinet, governors, house of rep, senate, and family out there on airways, internet, and every media available.
• Have these media avenues filled with young people, Latinos, blacks, and put these messages out in Spanish. Get on the Spanish radio waves.
• Promote this with comedy. Get prominent comedians out there for Joe.
• Have comedians do a web site filled with the rapists lies pointing out through humor the reality of the rapists lies. How it will impact all of us.

As I write this the overreaching idea is why are these folks doing all these tasks to ruin our lives and theirs.??.

It makes no sense.

These people overthrowing our democracy will be the first to cry foul, and point fingers at others though they created this chaos.

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When you point there are 4 fingers pointing back at yourself.

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However, I wish to keep my fingers crossed,

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Putting my hope on Joe and Kamala.

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Britain woke up, maybe we are next.

After all that’s our mother country.

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As I aways say you never know what you will find when you travel. Well, today was one of those days…

Came across this festive spot.

Went in and inquired of their wine sampler. A discussion with the bartender ensued, and I was told to join the party as wine was outside. Apparently he didn’t get that I wasn’t a guest?

So I took the bartenders advice, went among the wedding party guests and poured myself a couple glasses of 🍷 . I also availed myself to cheese, crackers, nuts, and grapes from the appetizer table.

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Had a delightful time drinking and munching away knowing I saved $15.??

So, Sue and Jim I wish you well!

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊 and many happy years together are wished for the both of you!

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And by the way, the wine was pretty good.

For decades I have been visiting the Stockbridge area and always wanted to visit Mission House on Main Street, Stockbridge.

Well, today was the day! I learned at Naumkeag Miss Mildred Choate paid for the restoration of this site. It has a medicinal herbal garden surrounding it.

The minister family who lived in the home worked with the Mohican Indians who lived in Stockbridge. Eventually the Mohicans were forced out and resettled in Wisconsin.

She mentioned a book to read on this sad tale of America. What awful things we did to the first inhabitants of our country..

The Unredeemed Captive by John Devos

This was the summer home of the Choate family. Mr. Choate was a corporate lawyer for the Vanderbilt’s, Rockefeller’s, and rail road robber barons. He had world wide notoriety, and when he died at 85 half a million New Yorkers attended his funereal.

He cofounded the Met and was also an ambassador to Great Britain.

His wife came from average means and they met at a NYC art show. An avid artist she eventually succumbed to Mr. Choate pursuits of her and they produced 5 children.

Two died in early adulthood, and one suffered a mental breakdown from a college hazing incident and was institutionalized his entire life. As for the remaining 2 children one followed in his father’s footsteps as a prominent lawyer with his sister never married. She cared for the summer estate, traveled the world, and was a social/political advocate.

Her mother was an involved suffragette and co founded Barnard and City College in New York City. She was an avid political and social advocate of which her daughter followed in her footsteps.

While the home was lovely with impeccable views, the gardens were outstanding. While Mrs. Choate began them, her daughter upgraded them with the 30 year assistance of Fletcher Steele, a landscape artist. While their relationship challenging Miss Choate gave him reign as he created a masterpiece.

Some pictures

This is the original with a replica at the Met.

And a Moon Gate. The docent on this tour was phenomenal. Learned much from him and the other attendees. As you walk into a Chinese Garden you make an angle and this is thought to keep the bad spirits from entering. Then leaving through the Moon Gate assures good luck.🍀

And some pics of the home

What a fun filled afternoon provided by this American troupe of male dancers performing parodies on Swan 🦢 Lake.

I cannot recall when I left so hard. Sadly, the gal in front of me grabbed her ears several times covering her hearing aids as I laughed loudly.

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Had seen this group at the Joyce Theatre in 2007 and thoroughly enjoyed them then, but now will follow their performance dates.

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The members originate from all parts of the world. The troop began in 1970 and this marks their 50th anniversary. They haven’t been at the Pillow since 2010 but surely will be returning next season.

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I stopped the Pillow Artistic Director and asked. We all know what leverage I have!

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Check out the Pillow schedule, and this amazing dance troupe for next year.

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However, avoid sitting sit near someone with hearing aids.

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This amazing dance center celebrates its 92nd anniversary this year! Haven’t been in at least 15 years and how it’s grown.

I was remiss that I did not visit earlier in the day as they have a dance museum with an enormous collection of videos and other memorabilia to celebrate dance. They even have honors from President Obama and Michelle regarding their work.

The museum has an extensive photographic collection of their troupes through the decades on display by John Lindquist.

What history!

Some items displayed..

The grounds are beautiful at this venue and on this glorious summer day they literally glowed. There are places to eat, drink, and is a perfect spot to get together with friends.

They even have a dance studio you can explore.

Sadly in 2020 their Doris Duke Theater burned to the ground. However, a new more vibrant theater is in the works. The Pillow is in their final stages of fund raising.

? Perhaps a call to Mackenzie Scott is needed?

Next, Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

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As I write this blog I am concerned for my personal safety.

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According to the unsupreme court anyone can be eliminated by our King President and those who speak out gone.

And there is no recourse for this decision.

Our only hope is that we install through voting an individual who will not abuse their power.

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As I read the pundits and politicians about Joe bowing out from the race I am sickened.

While he had a bad 90 minutes, look what he’s done for us in 3 1/2 years, and for those 30 folks who follow my writings I need not repeat the acclaims.

He’s done more as a modern President than anyone else.

So, rather than tear the man down, let’s build him up and support him.

And for the $33 million he raised in 4 days from us little folk since the debate, doesn’t that say it all?

He’s certainly one Ferrari, and a rare one at that!

Keep the faith, Joe!

I am with you 100%. There is no one better.