When my mother feels intensely about an issue, she sometimes clenches her right hand into a fist and SMASHES it down upon a hard surface for emphasis. I am always terrified she will break every bone in her hand. Mom and I are usually agreeing on the issues that so disturb her!
About a week ago, during a political discussion with someone else, I slammed my own clenched fist down on the side of my (thankfully upholstered) chair and had an epiphany -- I have turned into MY OWN MOTHER!!
I could do worse. At 95 Mom remains very actively engaged in and well informed about the world around her. The only sign of mellowing in this unrepentant liberal is her reluctant acceptance that some things are unlikely to change during her lifetime.
Here's what I think...
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