For the past couple months, I've been pretty disconnected from local politics and business. I've been traveling a lot - including a trip to Iowa, short trips to Wyoming and Montana, and a three-week vacation to Spain.
During that time I've observed local happenings from a distance. I've also had the opportunity to see what is happening in other parts of the country and world first hand, interact with people with different perspectives, and read a variety of local and international newspapers.
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