My better judgment compels me to sign off for this evening. I am to the point where I simply

[Atticus]

cannot move past the VERY strong desire to slap the livin' shit out of a LONG list of people, beginning, of course, with that putrescent maggot in the White House.

My blue collar south-of-the-tracks roots keep causing my fists to clench, eyes to narrow and lip to curl. Where I grew up, the next phase involves hair, teeth and eyeballs and I KNOW I cannot and should not go there.

Maybe some merlot will help. Tomorrow will be another day.

[Gothmog]

1. I understand

[DonaldsRump]

2. Take it easy

And then PLEASE report back for duty tomorrow. We are all in a war to defeat this Idiot in our White House. Everyone of us!

Peace and love,
DR

[MaryMagdaline]

3. totally understand

[Flaleftist]

4. Good night and good luck. nt

[Ohiogal]

5. I know how you feel

[tosh]

6. Here's to a restful end to you day.

I’m feeling the same.

🍷🍷

[Karadeniz]

7. Take a break...immerse yourself in The Dodo stories of helpful people, happy endings!❤

[Duncan Grant]

8. Add a little "box breathing" to your evening. It's a tonic.

Box breathing technique

[BigDemVoter]

9. EXACTLY the same words that just spewed from my lips!

[eleny]

10. Be careful, we need you here

[Wounded Bear]

11. I have a short list of people that, given the chance, I would shoot off hand...

and not even hesitate. Well, maybe for a second or two, but I'd do it.

And I'm not even a GRA, nor do I own any weapons.

[SharonAnn]

12. Rachel was on a roll tonight. I'm so outraged I may be awake all night.

[DENVERPOPS]

13. I can relate

I have been spanked twice in the past two weeks by DU....

Please be careful Atticus.........

[murielm99]

14. I get it.

I have to go to the grocery store tomorrow. I feel like I am taking my life in my hands to do so. I have not gotten groceries in two weeks, so it is time. I have no masks. I will wear a bandanna over my face.

It is time to buy some merlot, a couple of bottles. I will get some Captain Morgan, too.

The only reason I am awake right now is because I had a nightmare. I woke up yelling. There is no need to disturb my husband with my fears, so I will go read a book.

Do what you have to do. We understand.

[cilla4progress]

15. My BP spiked today

hope tomorrow's better.

[yuiyoshida]

16. WEED helps and guess there are companies

still delivering weed... my driver wore a basic hazmat suit just to bring over some
decent indica!

and there is also this:
https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/weed-sales-at-an-all-time-high-as-people-stock-up-on-cannabis-for-covid-19-lockdown-usa-canada-2551675.html

[magicarpet]

17. Be careful,.. if you live with someone,...

.. don't take your political frustrations out on them.

Knowing when to backup and recharge your batteries is paramount.

Take a breather,.. take a break,.. change the scenery,.. refresh,.. then come back once you decompress.

****~~~****


In quarantine with an abuser: surge in domestic violence reports linked to coronavirus

Cases typically spike in times of economic crisis – and with most of the US told to stay home, hotlines are worried victims can’t leave.

One caller to a domestic violence hotline reported that her husband threatened to throw her out into the street if she coughed. Another reported they had been strangled by their partner, but feared going to the hospital because of the threat of coronavirus. An immunocompromised man from Pennsylvania called in after his emotionally abusive girlfriend began hiding cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer from him.


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/03/coronavirus-quarantine-abuse-domestic-violence

[Nay]

18. I look at the latest outrages on here (DU) for an hour or two in the morning, then I get the hell

off for the day. I can't stand any more. The ignorance, greed, immorality and venality of it all is just too much.

I read, go for walks, crochet, sew, and watch birds. I draw, color, and paint. I clean house, declutter, and organize drawers, closets, and rooms. I binge watch TV in the evening.