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HelloFirst my username -
the electric_blue part does double duty as being a Democrat and as an Artist and Crafter -
"electric" (as in vivid) Royal Blue is one of my favorite colors!
The 68 stands for - that I was 15 yrs old, cogent, and already semi-active in political stuff, and experienced the deep shocks and sorrows of that year (and feels like echoes here in 2020).
Reason I joined - remembered you from around W's time in office as I realized I needed more outlets for political discussion!
Born and bred NYC'r. Love my city. Have visted other cool USA cities, and our deep, amazing countryside! Gone to lots of marches, rallies, memorials in NYC, and DC over a bunch of decades (but now not till a vaccine is proven really effective).I'm 67.
{ I'm better alive spreading beauty, wonder, delight, joy, laughter as I can through my talents, and sharing good fun, beauty (photos, stories) etc .
These emotional experiences boost the immune system, and give even if short(er) term - an emotional rest to various people in various beleaguered states.
Also doing other things to lend support.}
Got "woke" some where between 10-12 yrs, but ever more awakened through listening and reading black people's RL stories, and history through all these decades.
Been using the Internet since '95.
Also look forward to joining in the off topic threads! See ya around.
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)Welcome aboard. Glad to have you here. Enjoy!
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks, already enjoying DU.
Yonnie3
(17,497 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)One more mention of "Electric Blue" that comes to mind:
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Ha!
Thanks.
I can hear the music & singing of the chorus in my head even before I listen.
niyad
(113,587 posts)And talented people here.
If you have not seen it yet, there is an amazing crafts and hobbies section for respite (as well as Sunday LOLCATS here in the Lounge).
Wawannabe
(5,680 posts)With my welcome! A wonderful Sunday morning smilefest. A hangover from Caturday and so MUCH more. Look for it tomorrow! The dial up warning makes me chuckle cuz I used to live in the country with dial up. I guess there may still be dial up modems out there.
Been on the internet since 95 too. Small ISP tech support manager after grad at community college.
Take care out there. And see ya in the Lounge or around. If you like music, the Music Appreciation group is cool.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks! Try to remember as there's a lot to look at esp these practically supersonic news days!
I remember hearing about the Internet just a year or so before the WWW got up and running.
Music lover, so that's another i'll drop in on.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Sure seems like it.
Looking forward to the Art, Crafts threads, too.
Thanks!
a kennedy
(29,716 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
5000? Who knows!
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)We are a collection of varied personalities, careers/former careers and dreams. There are many retired people on here and I'm sure you'll enjoy the time you spend reading/posting. DU has saved our sanity through W and now the Orange Marvel.
Enjoy!
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
Aha, I was right - I did remember DU (W) from way back when I had less access to the internet! That's why I'm here a way more active/expensive site to vent on - course I'm reading, learning, too
My friendships have a pretty wide age range, and I've been on another site for over ?12 yrs that has a small but passionate political off-topic area. So I needed more!
Aristus
(66,467 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
leftieNanner
(15,165 posts)DU has been a place where I have kept a tiny portion of my sanity. Don't want to lose it all during these trying times.
You will find that this is a wonderful place for conversations and for learning. Many smart educated folks here who are happy to share their knowledge about many topics.
Be sure to look for Sunday LolCats! As we navigate our way through the sewer that is Trump, it's lovely to find beauty and laughter at least once a week.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
I definitely needed a bigger place to vent, and also read, learn, discuss! Been on a different site for 12+ yrs that has a vocal but small off-topic Political sub-forum.
I'll try to remember LOLCats, as we all need a good laugh, and cooing over cuteness and sweetness as well!
mopinko
(70,258 posts)what part of nyc?
ever been to chicago?
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Chicago is one of the cities I haven't gotten to visit after my fortunes changed. It's my #1 on cities I haven't been to yet List (vs return visits). I know some things about it.
mopinko
(70,258 posts)my middle child is in the bronx. she is the back of the house manager at the queens (?) california pizza kitchen.
amongst cousins, named dwyer, that my mother never knew were there. like, a bunch. 6-7 sibs.
come to chi. i sit at the top of the world, in nirvana, and have room.
again, welcome to a very special place.
overleft
(357 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you. I already feel like I have!
Doug.Goodall
(1,241 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks
cayugafalls
(5,645 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you. I am!
Skittles
(153,204 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
I've meet many nice people in SF, DC, Boston, Philadelphia PA, etc.
AJT
(5,240 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)It's good to be here! Thanks.
Alacritous Crier
(3,819 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
rurallib
(62,455 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Hooo, boy...I think I watched that a little bit waaay back in the day.
Thanks.
c-rational
(2,596 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)There is an artist group, also one for crafts. 😁👍
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks!
I look forward to visiting those groups as well.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)ramen
(791 posts)Hope you're doing well there.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks. I am enjoying it here already!
Karadeniz
(22,577 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you. Looking forward to discussions!
MLAA
(17,336 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
pazzyanne
(6,558 posts)Looking forward to your coming posts. Nice to see back.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you
StevieM
(10,500 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
txwhitedove
(3,933 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you. I love Arcade Fire!
TNNurse
(6,929 posts)you will find friends and info here. It is a good place to be and to have now.
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks. And definitely!
A nurse in Tenn?
Stay safe. Got two of you in my circles of people here in NYC!
TNNurse
(6,929 posts)Thanks for the kind words and will keep those still working in my thoughts.
malthaussen
(17,217 posts)You're clever to have found the Lounge already. Best place around.
-- Mal
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks.
It was suggested by admin to introduce one's self as a newbie to DU.
CaptainTruth
(6,604 posts)Have fun!
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you!
seta1950
(933 posts)Youll love it
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thank you! Am enjoying myself already.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)You will love it here!
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)Thanks! Am enjoying myself already.
NoRoadUntravelled
(2,626 posts)Glad you're here!
Niagara
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(31,953 posts)3catwoman3
(24,054 posts)DU is the first thing I check in the morning, and often the last thing I look at before turning out the lights. Lots of smart folks here, with just about any area of expertise you might need or be interested in. DU is very educational.
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