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April 30th, 2021 Bad Brad
With the gracious permission of one of my “daughters,” Doctor Curmudgeon, I am the guest editor of her column for today.
My name is Gaia. I am Earth’s personification.
I remind those of you who have ignored, neglected or forgotten me that I am the ancestral mother of this planet you call Earth.
You earthlings have treated me very badly.
I am the “Mother of all,” Yet, I experience disrespect.
You have given me only one day in which you grant me recognition.
My children, you have not been listening to me.
Your inefficient vehicles discharge unhealthy gases.