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I get emotional when someone uses a leaf blower, something so easy to not use. I am heartbroken about the way the world is going. It's such a beautiful planet. I don't know what else to say. Thanks for this piece.

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I thought I was the only one who has an emotional reaction to leaf blowers (and so much more mindless waste of resources).

It’s not easy being a highly sensitive soul in a world of seeming obliviousness.

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You're so right. I feel like I'm going insane. Nice to know that I'm not alone! Thanks Betsy!

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Great piece and Happy-ish 4th of July.

For me the word and values comes down to simply…love💚. As Bill McDonough used to say it’s a question of “How do we love our kids, country and planet?” At the moment the answer is “not well enough.”😣 If I had to choose another few it’s what I most despise.

Arrogance, ignorance and greed, it’s an ugly combination and somehow we must prevail.

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Thanks, Betsy. Love in its broadest meaning is a value we all need to embody as best we can every moment. 100% agree with "the ugly three".

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