“I must go home periodically to renew my sense of horror”.

(arson McCullers, quoted in The Week)

I have no idea what the context was of this remark, but it seems appropriate at this time of American elections.  About to re-enter the American scene, I dread the whole down-and-dirty business.  Epicurus disliked involvement in politics because it riled people up and affected their equanimity, to no very good purpose.   Better to be with friends and have a good laugh.  Ah, now there is something to strive for – a good laugh.