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August 23, 2026

Letters from an American · Heather Cox Richardson · last updated

I’ve heard rumors that we all need a break.

So here, from a recent kayak trip, is a photo of a world that is not dominated by the news.

And now, let’s all get a good night’s sleep.

I’ll be back at it tomorrow.

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