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weather, climate change, Pence, the NRA, White House blow

“…It’s a wonder I can (think? work?) at all…” Paul Simon, Kodachrome, 1973

From blow in the White House to the hottest day on earth in 125,000 years. Dudes, there is so much to ponder.

Michael W. Harkins

19 Jul 2023 • 9 min read

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