In the words of one infamous, fairly muscular Arnold, \u201cI\u2019m baaaaaackkkk!\u201d<\/p>\n
And I\u2019m thrilled and psyched to be here!<\/p>\n
Friends, what a joy it\u2019s been…<\/p>\n
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First allow me to affirm our excellent guest writers…<\/p>\n
They offered insight and opinion that was spoken from their point of view.\u00a0 Please note… I have never avowed that my perspective or point of view is always right.<\/b>\u00a0 I have never opined that my way is the right way <\/b>nor my thoughts, the right thoughts.<\/b>\u00a0 But I have sworn that if any opinion is not respectfully stated, both the opinion and opinion\u2019s holder lose significant credibility.<\/p>\n
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Thank you, writers and loyal readers, for participating during this time.\u00a0 You spur me \u2014 and others \u2014 on.<\/p>\n
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Nonetheless, so much has happened.<\/p>\n
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From Syria to sequester\u2019s impact to seasonal summer events, we have witnessed much.\u00a0 In the past month, the Intramuralist has also toured Boston, NYC, the shore and the shows.\u00a0 My family has travelled the East Coast.\u00a0 I have observed and reflected on much, watching people, interacting with many, witnessing both pitfalls and potential, and being both encouraged and challenged.\u00a0 I want to fire you up! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
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Hence…<\/p>\n
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I have so much to say.<\/p>\n
(…shocking…)<\/i><\/p>\n
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Going to war.\u00a0 Attacking Syria.\u00a0 What\u2019s our role?\u00a0 Is it necessary and\/or effective for the United States to be the world\u2019s so-called \u201cpolice\u201d?\u00a0 What are the long term ramifications?\u00a0 What\u2019s the cost?\u00a0 Is it appropriate for us to be the avengers of wrong?<\/p>\n
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When does international law apply?\u00a0 Does international law apply without willing submission?<\/p>\n
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Congressional recess.\u00a0 (They sure seem out a lot.)<\/i><\/p>\n
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Blurred lines.\u00a0 Blurred with or without Miley Cyrus.\u00a0 Blurred lines that have nothing to do with music.<\/p>\n
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Obamacare.\u00a0 What\u2019s happening with that?\u00a0 Are you watching?\u00a0 Is it all good?\u00a0 Could we admit what\u2019s good? … and what\u2019s not?<\/p>\n
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Cost.\u00a0 Too high a cost on far too many things.<\/p>\n
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The Little League World Series. The importance of little league.\u00a0 The importance of play.\u00a0 Have we forgotten how to play?<\/p>\n
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What about smiles?\u00a0 Have you seen how few smile on our city subways?\u00a0 We look down.\u00a0 Look smug.\u00a0 Avoid eye contact at all costs.\u00a0 Why do so many \u2014 so many even of us \u2014 avoid eye contact?<\/p>\n
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Family.\u00a0 Loving them.\u00a0 No matter what.\u00a0 (No matter what.)<\/i>\u00a0 Blood.\u00a0 Water.\u00a0 Thickness.<\/p>\n
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Having life figured out.\u00a0 Not.<\/p>\n
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Balanced opinion. Learning from others.\u00a0 Learning from the expression of opinion that\u2019s different than ours. Those clever guest writers.\u00a0 From beats to baseball and family bartenders… from parenting to privacy and uncanny prophecy.\u00a0 Sitting still long enough to listen and hear what they say.<\/p>\n
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Summer. Yes, summer.\u00a0 It was grand.<\/p>\n
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There is much to say in the days ahead, friends.\u00a0 There is also much to learn.<\/p>\n
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Respectfully… always… (and so psyched to be back…)<\/i><\/p>\n
AR<\/p>\n
In the words of one infamous, fairly muscular Arnold, \u201cI\u2019m baaaaaackkkk!\u201d And I\u2019m thrilled and psyched to be here! Friends, what a joy it\u2019s been… First allow me to affirm our excellent guest writers… They offered insight and opinion that was spoken from their point of view.\u00a0 Please note… I have never avowed that … <\/p>\n