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Transcending Tough TimesI'm a Cleveland, Ohio-based writer, editor and writing coach, with more than 25 years of experience, including stints in Chicago and Washington, D.C. My work has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications, from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor to local and regional publications. My work has been recognized by awards (including an Emmy) from four journalism groups.
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Thanks for that. It filled a nagging hole in my knowledge.
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you're being facetious.
I love this quote from Emerson, John. And really, it's very true. It speaks to whatever it is in each of us that takes such satisfaction from complaining. On the whole, I don't know that for me times are any better or worse than they were for my parents or grandparents. But there's something in me that wants to believe life was easier 50 years ago, so that's what I choose to think. It makes no sense, but it does make me feel better to whine about it every once in awhile!
Scott, you said it well. Life is so very relative. And in the end, we do simply choose to think this or that about this or that. And evidence and rational inquiry aren't always the main drivers (for some folks, they're not ever the drivers). But we'll gladly forgive you for a modest bit of whining.
No, not being facetious at all. Very interesting.
Even better. But then, we like you whether you're teasing/joking or being serious.
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