I am pro-choice.

I am pro-choice. I believe that, until we work out a viable way to neatly remove a child from one womb and implant them in either another or a functioning artificial womb, the welfare of the woman takes precedence. That said, I also believe we should do what we can to make this a world in which that option isn't needed or wanted, as much as we can figure out how. I don't want any woman to get an abortion again, because I don't want there to be any reason for them to want or need to. But since those reasons do exist (and in some degree, always will - we can reduce, but I doubt we can entirely remove), I believe the freedom to choose an abortion also should exist.

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A sympathy letter from former neighbors....

We had neighbors who lived up the road much of the time I was growing up, and they sent a letter of sympathy when they got the news (which I sent them) that Mom and Dad had passed away. I'm quoting the letter because they also sent memories (although I am omitting the contact info that they gave me, since this is a public post :). I wasn't there for the one and I don't recall the other, but they both made me smile.

I wonder whether that's the party where he lost his wallet, which was at the vineyard and the same year (in September). It seems likely, except the descriptions don't seem to fit (although neither is very detailed; they could be the same party). I will never know for sure, I suppose, but this is a sweet memory; I can envision Dad there, having a good time and pointing out constellations.

( The text of the note, minus the signature block )