I have a question. Maybe it's a stupid one.

[usonian]

12. I changed on a dime (not easy at my age) when I learned that it was Joe's decision.

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When you're that old, as I nearly am, always doing your best is a given.

It's to make the most of your time on Earth, but the hate, threats and sadism, for you and especially, for others, weigh down on you.

We seem to be in an age when no good deed goes unpunished. Buddhists have a term for it, mappo in Japanese.

I am sure Joe conversed with advisors, some we don't see, whom many claim to follow, but don't. (You know EXACTLY what I mean)



and he is doing what is best for himself, his family, the country and the world, and for the compassionate teachings he believes in, as manifest in his behavior, rather than, and even opposing, the blasphemous misuse of them.

It's a whole lot. His job is not a "desk job". He's all about the globe, and might be almost as effective, and a bit safer, and safer from Putin's poison, in a less arduous setting.

His opponent, OUR opponent, is past his prime, past senility and doesn't have the brains to realize that he never would have been shot if he were behind prison walls where he belongs, but that can be arranged.

This is a repost.
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I chanted (being Buddhist, the equivalent of prayer)

I only chanted for what is best for that great man, and got way more than I expected. 🪷

So do we all. Joe is immortal (sort of) and he's still going to be a force for good.
Just without so many stairs.
You think they'd put an escalator on the plane ramps!!

Separately, at 75, I feel it is time for my great ideas to help seniors to happen.
I took notes for years, but the time was not right for them.
It is now, as my daughter just married a software engineer to carry on the tech ideas, while the low-tech ideas (which are great) can go on with a bit less tech.

Things change.
Be part of the change.
I love Joe Biden and my respect for him skyrocketed.

His stature and leverage will increase, in a way that respects his age.

The greatest wish of a master teacher is that his or her students exceed them.

We are dealing with a great master in Joe Biden.