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A response and elaboration to Heather Anne M.

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Aug 17, 2021
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In the recent post somewhere, out there, Heather Anne commented that she understands that

All opinions are silently preceded with, "Given my knowledge, experience, network of influences, emotional maturity and critical thinking ability" I believe x.

This is a really important distinction to make.

And?

It’s one that a lot of people can get stuck behind.

The same day Heather wrote this, I was driving home from the barn.

I like switching radio stations. Lots.

On this particular day?

Adelle was on four different stations.

Her music is terrible.

I hate every little sound that comes from her blaring throat.

Now, before you go like my entire class in therapy school and start arguing with me about her talent, how she’s inspired you, please bring a simple phrase into your brain:

For you.

So, when I say Adelle sucks donkey balls.

Say to yourself:

For you.

Let me hate Adelle. Let me believe what I want to believe.

It could be something even a bit more idiotic.

I know someone who believes the earth is flat. He tri…

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