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Thanks for the reminder to drink water amidst everything. That’s something we all have in common, actually, being mostly water.

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Nov 5Liked by Mike Sowden

I voted last month (thankfully we have mail-in voting!). Nothing more I can do, no point stressing out, it's going to be what it will be.

I did watch The Onion clip you provided. I can't see reading about domestic violence as a way to relax however, I'll skip that one....

Exercise is always a grand option, and good reminder about drinking water!

Cheers. (hoping for the best).

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Either you’re a slow walker or you have incredible stamina. Or you maybe a very fast listener. Phew!

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Nov 5Liked by Mike Sowden

I'm so terrified. But will also be going for a walk in the woods and breathing and taking one step at a time. Thank you for sharing this and recognizing the fear we may be carrying ❤️

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I'm gonna try to concentrate on work, fail, and white-knuckle this thing all the way to the end!

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You're such a good one, Mike. ❤️

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Walking os good :)

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Mentioning the Appalachians brought a flood of memories back from when I could have at last THOUGHT OF attempting such a thing without needing to have oxygen, & MAYBE a steady IV drip of adrenaline. Let's face that none of us are getting younger.

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Thank you!

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Thanks for the inclusion Mike!

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Nov 5Liked by Mike Sowden

“Frantic Bite-Sized Hot-Take Machines”

Thank you!

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Mike, the serenity prayer in science form is exactly what everyone needs today! Well done.

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Love this, Mike!

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Just subscribed. You’ll be happy to know I’ve distracted myself from our horrific election outcome by rewatching Outlander, the gorgeous Scottish romance/time traveling tale of Scottish Highlanders and mean, nasty imperialistic Britain in the 1700’s. I drink lots of water while watching and sometimes get up and take a walk. Finding this substack newsletter may inspire me to put down the iPad and noise canceling headphones and actual book a trip to Scotland. If only to hear you all talk of twaddle.

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