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In reply to the discussion: My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned! [View all]
pandr32
(12,386 posts)17. That sounds pretty much like our plan.
We got rid of cable tv eight years ago and went online for news. That was enough of a nightmare during TSF's first term and since with all the lies, threats, and garbage. The stress was way too much.
This time, we will limit on-line news to here, some BBC, and a little NPR--just to be informed.
Our social contacts have shrunk. Too many people we have known proved to be from the dark side. Of course, they think WE are brainwashed.
We live in Hawaii and have an acre, fruit trees, and standard poodles. Life is never dull on our patch of paradise.
I hope to continue painting and sketching, cooking creatively, and spending a lot of time outdoors.
While we have a plan I do worry about our grown children and the rest of our family. All but one live elsewhere in the country and world. Stress is bound to continue as I can't help but worry for them, our human family and our planet.
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My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned! [View all]
NewHendoLib
14 hrs ago
OP
I live in a place where global warming will probably increase agricultural productivity.
hunter
13 hrs ago
#15
Picking a Black Krim on a warm day and slicing it and eating it with a little mayo and salt.
Botany
13 hrs ago
#7
Duke has an amazing team this year, we are loving how well they're playing
ms liberty
13 hrs ago
#10
Please keep up and support local news. My Denver stations are superb at local and regional investigative reporting
hlthe2b
13 hrs ago
#14
I agree, and sadly you're right about protests, but I swear the memory of that women's march in
Scrivener7
12 hrs ago
#44
I won't give Trump the pretext for the Insurrection Act and the military on American soil.
summer_in_TX
1 hr ago
#93
Who is dropping out? And "speaking truth to power"? To which power are you speaking truth? And
Scrivener7
12 hrs ago
#40
To each his own, head in sand or out of it it's going to be a tumultuous 4 years.
NoMoreRepugs
13 hrs ago
#21
Getting off the propaganda/rage gerbil wheel does not equal having one's head in the sand.
Scrivener7
12 hrs ago
#47
Cool! I can't get much past the fourth great grandfather who supposedly had the encounter with Black Beard
LeftInTX
12 hrs ago
#33
Yes, a good plan, and we are also on board. Limited TV and lots of family friends exercise and
c-rational
12 hrs ago
#34
I'm thinking that watching the Pats will not help with anyone's psychological survival.
Xavier Breath
12 hrs ago
#36
I will be glancing at my count down clock as to the day that spray tan POS is GONE forever
Bengus81
12 hrs ago
#48
Do they still have those countdown calendars for presidential administrations?
Xavier Breath
12 hrs ago
#53
This is a great plan, and I'm a little envious of your gardening opportunities
FakeNoose
12 hrs ago
#51
Starting to fill the pantry up like it was at Pandemic. Dried and canned. We own more of our house than ...
marble falls
12 hrs ago
#52
Good plan. There's a site called Nibble. dives into history of all kinds...just one more source to help keep us sane
PortTack
11 hrs ago
#55
Great plan - I admire your efforts - be sure and give us periodic updates on your success.
walkingman
11 hrs ago
#56
In your last line: "we'll survive this." THAT'S the most important thing to keep in mind.
calimary
11 hrs ago
#58
i will not let that man into my life by doing my ordinary life . if du still around still post, if the constitution
AllaN01Bear
11 hrs ago
#60
My plan is to not lift a finger to help anyone hurt by trump that voted for him.
ZonkerHarris
11 hrs ago
#64
No thanks - I can't watch any of it. Just whatever people watch and summarize for here - that's plenty
NewHendoLib
9 hrs ago
#72
I disagree. We need to focus on local politics to obstruct the Trump agenda- here's a big example:
Liberty Belle
9 hrs ago
#71
all fine, and again your choice - not mine. but thanks for sharing that good info.
NewHendoLib
9 hrs ago
#73
Is a daily overdose of television news motivating these activists, or something else?
hunter
8 hrs ago
#78
Good plan. I plan to re-read every book in my library and do a lot of crocheting and sewing.
LoisB
8 hrs ago
#79
Wish I could do that, but I'm a political junkie in it for the good, the bad and the ugly.
Vinca
8 hrs ago
#80
While I will avoid the kayaking, watercolors and knee-replacements, the first line is spot on.
Xavier Breath
8 hrs ago
#81
You have a very good plan for yourself, Craig! Especially with a new grandson to enjoy. Kids grow so fast,
highplainsdem
4 hrs ago
#89