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I wasn’t sure if I would get to this post today, and originally I was planning on writing about the political implications of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But because I’m enjoying some time with the family, I thought I’d focus on something a bit lighter.
My older brother turned forty on Thursday, and to mark that middle-aged milestone, he wanted to spend the weekend in the mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Most of the clan got up here Thursday evening, but I wasn’t able to make it up until this morning. High school football dominates my Friday nights, and personal days are a precious commodity.
So, here are some quick reflections about my short trip to the mountains.
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