20250802 RETVRNING

August 2, 2025•75 words

Sorry, there is no RETVRNING. Not to 1860, 1933, 1950, 1979, 2015, or any other of your favorite years. Nostalgia is an opiate, "simpler times" a lie. This ride doesn't go backwards, and nobody knows exactly where it is heading. The only safe bet is that it will be neither the specific dystopia or utopia you envision. Focus on surviving; if you have privilege use it to protect and care for those who need it.

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