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Mr. Softee’s America

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01.02.2026

Greg Maresca ——Bio and Archives--January 31, 2026

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On the eve of 2026’s snowmageddon, reaction crossed every segment of society. By Saturday, churches were closing. You would think we were in uncharted territory, even though it had been just five years since our last one foot plus snowfall.

Greenland decided to throw its Arctic weather at us in a stealthy snow attack even the weather apps were bemused.

Each generation believes the one that follows is somewhat softer. There is little arguing that America today is cushioned, curated, and constantly hand sanitizing.

America has misplaced its spine somewhere between the couch cushions and the smartphone charger. Contemporary life feels nothing like the rough and tumble childhood many remember, back when growing up was like navigating a Darwinian obstacle course.

Back then kids roamed the neighborhood like free range livestock.........

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