People have this weird belief that if you’re critical of a system or tradition, then it must be because you failed to live up to that system or tradition. The idea of having a principled stance, regardless of whether or not *you* personally benefit from society accepting that stance, is foreign to so many people. And this belief is really fucking important for and beneficial to the elites of this country. If you can get the masses to equate criticizing you and the institutions you control with abject personal failure, congratulations, you’ve just made yourself immune to accountability
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I am well and truly over the moon in love with Maine and moving here was the best impulse decision (that confused everyone in my life) that I’ve ever made.
I’ve always loved thick, lush woods choked with fog and lichens. Before this hike, I wasn’t sure how an alpine summit would suit me because I knew the trees would be sparse and the lighting would be a lot brighter than I’m used to with my camera. But I fell instantly in love with the climate of the upper mountains - the scrubby green shrubs, the rampant wildflowers, the luxuriously blue water. Everything. It was honestly heartbreaking to come down from this mountain. Whenever I come back to Alberta again, this spot will be on the top of my list.
