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Again, I have my New Year’s resolutions for 2018:

I will continue to conduct myself with-self-love, self-esteem, and self-respect. I will have faith in my judgement in situations, I will have faith in my ability to solve problems, I will understand that depressed moods are fleeting.

I will continue my activism in my various social and political causes.

I will continue to develop my art and business as a writer. I will treat my business AS a business, I will demand a reasonable price for my services, I will attend all available writing events.

I will continue to be loyal to Jewish religion and tradition.

I will continue to practice such spiritual practices as yoga, meditation, prayer, Torah study, visualization, affirmations, etc.

I held my book signing and poetry reading last night at Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street.  https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjjvMTm2q3YAhXkcd8KHXa1BQYQFggtMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tattooedmomphilly.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3-i9u5nzRWNzs8JF4RCPcdI was joined by wonderful friends and a couple of fine Philadelphia poets. I thank everyone who attended.

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Here is classic plutocracy-rich people can buy their way out of jail, but poverty is treated as a crime in and of itself.

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via Donald Trump Wont Celebrate Christmas. Heres Why Sojourners

Forget the rhetoric you’ve heard about Syria. According to Slate.com, the most dangerous religious extremists originate from inside the United States. They can migrate across state lines from…

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