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Hi, I’m Carie. I write daily posts about navigating these times.

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Jane Goodall — “Hope requires action”

“Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.”

Jane Goodall

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Time loops

My Kindle lets me see passages that I’ve highlighted over the years all in one place. I read this book a few years ago. This quote still hits.

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A line I recently highlighted

A reasonable question — and interesting to observe.