
Saturday, January 24, 2026,
Does that title sound cranky? I don’t care. I’m ready to “resign.” WordPress has destroyed my (constantly adapting) way of creating posts one time too many. After many hours of trying since I encountered their latest debacle of an “improvement” yesterday, I’m going to do my best to give you something pleasant to look at, but… WordPress killed all the positivity I mustered up for the post I wanted to create. So here’s my hypocritical attempt at blowing sunshine up the collective posterior of the world.
Imagine Something Wondrous

As we walk into our utopia city, dozens of happy people are headed the same way. Within the city, beyond sparkling, colorful buildings, are peaceful open parks where people gather. They are comfortable with one another. Their discussions are cheerful. Everyone shows kindness and they all look after one another. Love is the song they sing, because they know that fear is the way we die.
Relaxed Gatherings

Some groups sit having lively discussions. Other groups just sing. Like the video below of the Youngbloods performing “Get Together.”
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One of my favorite imaginary places to gather with friends is Atonement, Tennessee. It’s an ordinary if quirky small town… except for having a lot of supernatural people living quietly among the normal population. With that, here’s the obligatory shameless self-promotion.
Everybody get together and try to love one another right now. Friendly comments are welcome. Thanks for visiting. Hugs!
Atonement, Tennessee

Universal Links
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Atonement, Tennessee
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Also in Spanish, translated by Olga Núñez Miret! The title for the Spanish-speaking market is Expiación y Magia
Paperback: relinks.me/1481826948
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WordPress frustrates me to no end when the Happiness Engineers pretend to not understand what is going on. Every time I have asked for help I didn’t get any. After a series of questions on the same level as “Is your computer plugged in.” they usually drop me with an unresolved issue. Your utopia cities look great and I love the concept, Teagan. Hugs
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I love Atonement TN and hope it’s enjoying better weather than the real state is predicted to receive. Freezing cold in adjacent North Carolina.❄️❄️❄️
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I just wish there was a peaceful world like you create in this place. And that song goes very well with the scenes. 🙂
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Thanks for The Youngbloods song. A nice trip back in time. Love the post!
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I hadn’t noticed any changes by WordPress, Teagan. It’s a very pretty and joyous post. Thank you 🙏
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They’ve tampered with the Classic Editor again. At least for whatever gateway or setup I have. They keep making it harder and much more time consuming to do a post… It’s become a huge effort for very little result. Now, I’m only here for the wonderful community. Thanks for visiting, Robbie. Hugs.
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