GDG- Lincoln's "Irational" Expectation

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I was just listening to Doris Goodwin on NPR radio (Fresh Air) and she reference this practice of 
Lincoln.  He often wrote notes/letters and then didn't send them.  He would keep them and write "not sent" on them.  I can identify with this.   I find when I am angry about something - it really helps to write it down (I usually use the computer now a days).  They I put it aside and read it later and often find that I am not as angry or if the situation still needs to be address, I can rewrite it in a more rational perspective and less antagonistic manner.

Paula












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From: Richard M Kadas <rkadas at sbcglobal.net> 

> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
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> We all know about Lincoln's famous unsent letter to Meade. Does anyone know of 
> any explanation Lincoln made as to his not sending it? 
> Dick 
> jack wrote: 
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
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