While we lament the assaults on America’s democracy, don’t lose sight of the courageous folks in #Ukraine fighting with everything they have to defend their democracy. Would we fight as tenaciously for ours? Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, but we take the success of our American experiment for granted at our peril. #SlavaUkrainii

Artwork by #Ukrainian artists purchased via digital download from Etsy

The #DogsOfCoSo stand in solidarity with the dogs of #Ukraine who have their paws full protecting their human loved ones under daunting circumstances.

Painting by #Ukrainian artist purchased via digital download from Etsy.

Normally, a candlelight vigil evokes feelings of reflection and hope. This past Friday’s #Ukraine vigil, sadly, evoked feelings of anger. In March 2022, a local prayer and peace vigil drew over 400 people, remarkable in a small town here in North Carolina. Friday’s vigil drew 50-60 people. I worry that the Ukrainian immigrants who attended both events thought interest in their struggle was waning, but the problem was *abysmal publicity*. Nobody even knew this was happening. #SlavaUkrainii

I attended a local candlelight vigil for #Ukraine this evening. It was very poorly publicized and drew only 50-60 people. The same group’s 2022 vigil at this spot drew over 400 people. I felt badly for the Ukrainian folks who attended both events and fear that they may see this as a loss of interest and commitment from the American people. #SlavaUkrainii

After a year of unimaginable terrorism perpetrated by #Russia, #Ukraine still stands, thanks to the patriotism, courage, and tenacity of the Ukrainian people. America, where people relinquish the chance to vote in a light drizzle, could learn a lot about true love of country and the need to defend our democracy from enemies foreign and domestic. #SlavaUkrainii #IStandWithUkraine

[paintings by Ukrainian artists purchased from Etsy via digital download.]

Remembering our local peace and prayer vigil for #Ukraine in early March 2022. In a town of about 7000, we had over 400 people attending. #SlavaUkrainii

If any of your besotted MAGA acquaintances say *one single word* against President Biden’s courageous trip to #Ukraine, feel free to remind them that #TFG skipped the 2018 World War I memorial ceremony for America. Soldiers and Marines at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France because of [checks notes] light rain. #Politics

#Biden in #Ukraine
High stakes war zone trip to show
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#Haiku #CoSoHaiku #CoSoPoetry
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Good morning from Little Miss Attitude who knew right away on inauguration night that President Biden would calm things down and get America back in track. She’s not the least bit surprised that he went to #Ukraine to support #VolodymyrZelenskyy and the #Ukrainian people in their epic battle against the forces of true evil. #SlavaUkrainii

For anyone who has ever had daunting new challenges dumped on them at work, please spare a care for #VolodymyrZelenskyy and the people of #Ukraine who have endured ONE YEAR of apocalyptic terrorism perpetrated by the sadistic Russian invaders. #SlavaUkrainii

[paintings by #Ukrainian artists purchased via digital download from Etsy]

According to UK intelligence, 97% of Russia’s army is currently in #Ukraine. That’s unreal. It’s also a huge testament to the brilliance of #VolodymyrZelenskyy, the continuing commitment of allied nations, and the courage and tenacity of the Ukrainian people. It also suggests that, if someone wanted to attack Russia, this might be an opportune time to do it…
#SlavaUkrainii

[artwork by Ukrainian artists purchased via digital download from Etsy]

Want to show your love and help #Ukraine? There’s a UNITED24 #ValentinesDay card for that! https://donorbox.org/volodymyr_cards

My hope is that the people of #Ukraine will one day soon be able to sleep soundly in safety and security, free from the constant fear of attack.

Good morning to the #DogsOfCoso and the dogs of #Ukraine who have their paws full caring for their humans in the midst of war, cold, hunger, and terror. #SlavaUkraini

Good morning to the #DogsOfCoso and the #dogs of #Ukraine, helping their humans in an existential fight for Democracy. #SlavaUkraini

Imagine addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos amidst the ongoing terrorism ravaging #Ukraine knowing that most if not all of the of the attendees would rather enrich themselves with billions in wealth than contribute a penny to defend Democracy.

Good morning to all the #dogs of #Ukraine who are the truest of therapy dogs supporting their long-suffering humans, and good morning to all the #DogsOfCoso who serve in solidarity with their #Ukrainian pack mates.

[Our own Little Miss Attitude on the left; artwork on the right created by a Ukrainian artist and purchased via digital download from Etsy]

If you’re in #Georgia and thinking about sitting it this runoff election, remember: the people of #Ukraine are risking absolutely everything to fight for their democracy. The least you can do to preserve ours is to VOTE and #VoteBlue!

Remembering the frenzy of engagement when the #Ukraine war began, and how much attention was focused on helping refugees, families in peril, and the #Ukrainian military. Even in my small town, we held an immense peace vigil and collected containers full of clothing and supplies that a local automobile shipper transported to Poland, then Ukraine. Now, as a nightmarish winter begins without electricity, water, heat, food, and medical care, I’m looking for opportunities to do more. #SlavaUkraini

If you need some more wind beneath your wings to get out and #vote, do it as an act of solidarity with the people of #Ukraine. They’re risking absolutely everything to defend their #democracy. The least we can do is vote in record numbers to defend OURS! #DemocracyUseItOrLoseIt