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2021-08-07 01891-tod-040924 Blue Vervain
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A few weeks ago, I asked this question: Kamala Harris Will Be In Houston On Thursday – Is Texas In Play?
The short answer was “Yes.” But more importantly, Texans need to understand that Texas is always in play. By both numbers and demographics, Democrats outnumber Republicans in the Lone Star State. We have for a long time.
So, why is Texas still red? Mainly, it’s because we don’t vote. But we’re working on it.
Let me be clear: Texas will be blue. It’s inevitable. The only question is when? And how do we get there?
Texas has moved further left in every election since 2000 (except for 2012). Even though Republicans appear to have made gains in 2012, that year was still bluer than 2000 and 2004.
Also, since 2000, all major metro areas have turned blue, some becoming Democratic Strongholds.
Source: Turning the Tide: Can Kamala Harris Flip Texas Blue?

Nerds and geeks are taking over the Paris Olympics – The prominence of geeks at the Olympics is just one more reason I’m going to remember the summer of ‘24 fondly! P.S. Just want to point out that Stephen Nedoroscik (aka pommel horse guy) is Slovak American.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about Mark Kelly’s Roots – Countdown! Will Ireland get to claim another?
Woman wins her very own ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ experience and discovers her great-grandfather was a Bristol war hero – This is something that FindMyPast did for a contest winner…a lovely experience for her!
Genetic testing firm 23andMe rejects CEO’s take-private offer – Anyone else nervous about 23andMe? 😬 #DNA
(Created on Canva by Dawn Pisturino.)
I’m pleased to share that the paperback version of my short chapbook, Lunar Gazing Haiku, reached #1 Amazon New Release in Poetry for Teens & Young Adults and Haiku & Japanese Poetry yesterday, and I’m very happy about it!
Thank you to everyone who bought my book! Thank you for the support!
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn Pisturino
Author, Lunar Gazing Haiku (2024) – #1 Amazon New Release in Asian and Contemporary Poetry, Japanese Poetry & Haiku, 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Poetry for Teens & Young Adults, and Haiku & Japanese Poetry
Author, Ariel’s Song: Published Poems, 1987 – 2023
#1 Amazon Bestseller Author 2024
#1 Amazon Bestseller Co-Author 2022, 2023, 2024
Author of the Month for March 2024 on Spillwords Press
Co-Author, Cadence: Life’s Poetic Rhythms (2024)
Co-Author, Petals of Haiku: An Anthology (2024)
Co-Author, Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology (2023)
Co-Author, 2023 Arizona Literary Magazine
Co-Author, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (2024)
Official Author Website: www.dawnpisturino.org
August 7, 2024
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“By learning to be more warm-hearted we can create a more compassionate world.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Source: Compassionate World – Silent Songs of Sonsnow


हीरा दूसरे हीरे को जरूर काटता है,
लेकिन गुस्सा गुस्से को नहीं काट सकता है…
और प्यार की खूबसूरती है कि प्यार
और नफरत दोनों का जवाब इसी में मिलता है…
💕💕💕💕💕💕
Diamonds can cut diamonds with precision so fine,
But anger can not cut anger, it only entwines…
Love’s beauty shines bright, a treasure so rare,
Responding to both love and hate, with gentle care…
.
–Kaushal Kishore
Source: जवाब / Answer – Kaushal Kishore
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