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I'm a retired teacher who is discouraged by our greedy government and the strength of the cultural/religious/superstitious traditions that surround me. Yesterday I cleaned the yard gathering compost for next year's garden and trimmed the apple tree to encourage next year's crop. I am trying to drive less, walk more and keep the thermostat down.