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Eric Stromquist's avatar

Lovely image and affirmation. Cheers to you and the Forgotten Files, Peter. I'll have another!

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Peter Pappas's avatar

Thanks and best to you both in the new year

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Fay Reid's avatar

Thank you, Peter. Your are correct we should not forget our history. This is not the first time we have been threatened with authoritarianism. The last time ended in a Civil War. This time the main difference is we - the lovers of democracy - held the government in our hands, this time they do, but we must fight just as hard as our ancestors did to retain freedom for all. Cheers to you, Peter, for this reminder.

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Craig Plank's avatar

Your 'looks back' are always interesting and often illuminating. The phrase about history not repeating but rhyming certainly is revealed in many of your posts.

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Gail Adams VA/FL's avatar

Cheers, Peter!

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Michael Stayton's avatar

Following you on Bluesky.

https://bsky.app/profile/pappas.bsky.social

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Peter Pappas's avatar

Much better place than the Musk’s mess

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Kate Bergam's avatar

Thanks for the link!

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Jacquelyn Suter's avatar

Peter, happy upcoming 5th year!

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Mary Louise Ruxlow's avatar

Gods Grace to you and yours, Peter. Live long and Prosper!

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Karen Scofield's avatar

I'm a fairly new subscriber to The Forgotten Files, Peter. I'm so pleased I found your site. Beautiful picture of Mt Hood,as I live at the base of this majestic mountain, here,in Sandy. Here's hoping you and your readers have a Peaceful, Progressive and Healthy,New Year, and Thank You 🙏💯👍

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Peter Pappas's avatar

Wow. Sandy! There’s a Room with A View. Lucky you and welcome The Forgotten Files

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Bern's avatar

Nice pic. I always think that comparing cities thru photos is rigged toward the folks who live near mountains.

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Peter Pappas's avatar

Agreed. But that’s the view from our porch

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Bern's avatar

Could be worse...

There's a trail heading south from the base of the mountain that is close to literally enchanting...

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Michele McCarthy's avatar

"In a dark time, the eye begins to see." (Theodore Roethke, In a Dark Time)

Write on, Peter. A lot to look back on and a lens to see us through 2025.

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Peter Pappas's avatar

I can't imagine what's next.

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E.R. Flynn's avatar

Great shot of Mt. Hood! Peter, may you and your family have a great New Year! And damn the nattering nabobs of negativity and odiferous oligarchy!

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Peter Pappas's avatar

Same to you, good man. Too bad our only Greek VP was such a crook

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Peter Pappas's avatar

You in PDX area?

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Kate Bergam's avatar

Happy new year Peter! Thank you for the forgotten files and for the beautiful picture of Mt Hood! I miss seeing that view.

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Peter Pappas's avatar

I never get tired of that view

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