We are living in strange times.

[AndrewP]

There's a woman around the corner who I really like. Smart, hard-working in her independent small shop, friendly, devoted to good causes. She's age appropriate - I think about 3 years younger than me.

But she's also - in my and my son's opinion - nuttier and fruitier than a balanced breakfast.

Oddly she would probably think of herself as a left leaning person. She has bought into what I consider (not wanting to start a side discussion here) some very out-there conspiracy theories and pushes them every chance she gets. She is also a very intense person who freely and willingly shares and pushes her views - we have agreed to disagree and I refuse to get into any discussions of such things with her. The core of our differences are around personal liberty vs community responsibility but there are other things that are areas of disagreement too.

I consider us friends - but certainly never would date her. Our political differences are just completely irreconcilable.