On the Kitchen Porch

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A tentative step into politics before returning to food

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Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Jul 11, 2024
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With apologies to those readers who may be offended by my step into politics: the times are harsh, the issues are critical, and I am deeply fearful for the future. I will return to the peaceful nature of the Kitchen Porch next time around.

"You are old, Father William," the young man said,
     "And your hair has become very white;
And yet …

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