Refinement is Resistance

"We Are More Alike My Friends...Than We Are Unalike."

Thoughts from Maya Angelou. In this moment in U.S. History.

Jan 9 • Maria Devaney

2026 Thoughts from John Pavlovitz

"Most Trump Supporters Aren't Stupid, and That's the Most Terrifying Thing."

Jan 5 • Maria Devaney

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Thoughts from "Martin". So beautiful- they must be shared.

The Art of Being Yourself. "Taste is about values and principles. That's why it can't be bought. When it becomes finely honed, it extends directly to…

Jan 3 • Maria Devaney

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Bon Courage & Bonne Année

Project 2026: The style of American Democracy

Jan 1 • Maria Devaney

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December 2025

It's The Holiday Season...

and You’re a Mean One, G.O.P.

Dec 22, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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November 2025

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Scenes from a swing state. Plus, Ruth Reichl, take me away!

Nov 14, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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“Time Tested Beauty Tips”.

Lessons in Grace, Elegance, and Human Decency.

Nov 7, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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October 2025

How To Save Your Own Soul.

Death Be NOT Proud.

Oct 16, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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September 2025

Adam Kinzinger's "Barroom Confession".

Cowardice + Complicity VERSUS Courage + Conviction.

Sep 11, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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"There is a special place in hell, for women who don't help other women."

Timely thoughts from Madeleine Albright.

Sep 3, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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"No Sleep 'Til"......Someday!

As we mark U.S. Labor Day, some "democracy-inspired" thoughts from Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. Spoiler…

Sep 1, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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August 2025

Courage, against human contempt.

White supremacy can't win.

Aug 29, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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