Fear of Fireworks and Anxiety for Democracy

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On the eve of our July 4th Democracy fireworks, our dogs have apprehension about the fireworks, while my anxiety is about democracy. Perhaps Shakespeare gives some guidance..

“Be wary then; best safety lies in fear.”

“Of all base passions, fear is the most accursed.”

“To be furious, is to be frighted out of fear.”

Quotes attributed to William Shakespeare

Anxiety attributed to me.

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13 thoughts on “Fear of Fireworks and Anxiety for Democracy”

  2. That last quote describes us “Mama Bears!” I’ve also been trying to prepare myself for the worst at the end of this election, but so far hasn’t worked.

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  6. I find some inspiration from that in the fearful time. Thanks for commenting.

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  8. As a Canadian even I am furious and in fear for what this means for the world. And YES, let’s not lose our sanity in fear. We did not have fire works in the last few years because of the dry weather as we are prone to forest fires in BC. My dogs are very happy.

    p.s. Thanks for celebrating our national day on July 1st!!

    Melodie

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  10. They have damaged our democracy, and I resist their damaging my mental health. It is good to have the support of friends like you.

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  12. Thanks, John.

    “To be furious, is to be frighted out of fear.”

    I’ll aim for furious, once I stop being so weary and dismayed…..

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