Taking a moment here – to avoid a social media rant –  to address North Dakota Senator John Hoeven’s endorsement of Donald Trump. His words:

Republicans have to run on their positive vision for the country. And not only how we can strengthen our state, but strengthen our country. And I think that any candidate that presents a strong, positive vision for the future- those are the ones that people are going to support.

A dangerous, cowardly dismissal of the blatantly negative campaign of a man who has publicly (and proudly) offended or dismissed women, Muslims, immigrants, African Americans, the disabled, veterans…even crying children. A demagogue with a head full of big bankrupt words, empty ideas and a black heart.

So…positive vision?

catskills

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Dave and I went camping this past weekend in the Catskills. Highlights included: car karaoke, wild chickens and 35-pound rabbits, the trials and triumphs of pitching a tent, wading in the river after successfully doing so (beer in hand), bonfires, breakfast PB&Js, losing cell service, breweries, wineries, the starriest night, building a fort and conquering the rain, grilling under a tarp while it poured, and admiring the silence and light through all of it.