I’m over the idea that non-violence is the only path. I’m over the “Love Trumps Hate” and (as much as I love Michelle Obama) “When they go low, we go high”. It is not our job to roll over, compromise, always be nice, always be peaceful, always take what others have determined to be the high road. The intimidation…

I liked your description of this book and I’m a ‘76 baby so I’m sure I can get my mind back to that time.

Oprah swoops in with the namedrop: “That’s what Maya [Angelou] always used to say to me. Yes.”

I decided not to have children. It’s not bravery, but I do have to prepare myself for the neighborhood functions. The cold shoulder I get from the moms is very chilly.

Yes, I was worried when I first heard the rumors about his whole campaign being a set-up for a cable news network. Then I remembered his track record. I feel a lot calmer now.