Honestly, as pledges go (and I’m generally not one for pledges), it’s a great one, and there’s nothing that inspires more confidence in the midst of really dark days than hearing a six-year-old recite this with vigor before she goes to bed at night. What can these children not accomplish?

Best!

Curious!

Determined!

Thoughtful!

Protect them, everywhere, at all costs.

It’s autumn! Time for the Leaf Parade! I stole her paints for the masthead this morning, so we match.

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