Optimism

My Nigerian nurse came by today. My vital signs are normal.

He used to play soccer when he was growing up in Nigeria until he injured his knee.

He'll be back on Thursday and said he might bring me a photo from his soccer days.

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With my two working on a political front today, I am struck by how certain people preserve their optimism instead of falling into cynicism.

Their candidate may win; he may lose. But for today they are working on hope. And that will continue no matter the outcome.

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