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yellow dahlia

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27. Some are predictable...unfortunately.

Reply to flashman13 (Reply #23)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:06 PM

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There was clear momentum. All "we" had to do was take advantage of it.

I also suggested a paradigm shift...as in a shift to leadership that better meets the moment.

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