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Tuesday; June 9

          Have you noticed how fickle the American attention span can be?  A few months ago the headlines were focused on the impeachment of the president.  Then, for weeks, we were enthralled by news about the impact of COVID-19.  Now, the headlines are filled with stories about civil unrest and social justice.  Unless I miss my guess, within the next couple of weeks, something else will capture the nation’s interest and become the focal point of our attention.  Now, please do not misunderstand me, I believe that each of these topics is important and newsworthy.  My point is that our attention span tends to ebb and flow with the natural impulses of our society.            I am no novice this phenomenon.  As a news junkie and history buff I have watched this trend for decades.  What this has told me is that what we need is a quiet, calm theme to get us through the emotional spikes.  We need something that is a common thread that can keep us tethered to peaceful existence.  When th