Portland war zone:

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A Roman walks into a bar, holds up two fingers ✌️ and says 'five beers, please.”

“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”

— Erin Morgenstern

Some light reading for the weekend:
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I used to ask myself this question and concluded that there is no number. The US has become completely dysfunctional on this issue.

Moldova’s vote is a clear yes to a European future.

Despite Russia’s massive efforts to spread disinformation and buy votes, no force can stop a people committed to freedom.

We stand with Moldova on their path to the EU.

Medium is planning a new app - read all about it:
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Word of the Day -

badonkadonk- in urban slang, a large and formidable posterior.

“People say I’ve got no willpower, but I’ve quit smoking loads of times.” 

-Kai Humphries

Word of the Day - scurryfunge

scurryfunge – The rather wonderful word is from American dialect, and describes that familiar activity when we rush around tidying up before visitors arrive.

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”

— Louis L’Amour