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scarletwoman

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11. It's wonderful to hear from you! I believe it's very wise of you focus on the good in your life.

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Mon Feb 24, 2020, 06:31 PM

Feb 2020

Whatever else happens in the outside world, taking care of yourself, your loved ones, and those things in your life that feed your soul are the most important.

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The view from someone who has largely dropped out.....comments on recent things [View all] NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 OP

Thank you. alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #1

Post removed Post removed Feb 2020 #3

I'm personally glad the OP gets to do that. ramen Feb 2020 #5

What a mean comment. nolabear Feb 2020 #6

It looks like a statement of fact to me Warpy Feb 2020 #54

Wow, sour grapes much? Turin_C3PO Feb 2020 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author SylviaD Feb 2020 #12

The party has moved left socially Turin_C3PO Feb 2020 #13

Gee...you kind of make OP's point. Don't you. paleotn Feb 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author SylviaD Feb 2020 #21

Yes. I do. paleotn Feb 2020 #27

That's not what I intended. SylviaD Feb 2020 #28

Please see my response to Mosby. TY alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #25

Aren't you the poster child for niceness..... paleotn Feb 2020 #15

Why are you attacking him/her? SylviaD Feb 2020 #19

I've read his posts for years now. Yours? Not so much. paleotn Feb 2020 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author SylviaD Feb 2020 #23

Exactly where did the poster Turin_C3PO Feb 2020 #26

I'm sorry, I must have misread. SylviaD Feb 2020 #31

It is true tho, ronatchig Feb 2020 #64

Please point out where OP says he is not a Democrat? AllyCat Feb 2020 #48

It's a matter of perspective. Magoo48 Feb 2020 #63

So, you can't find a space in your heart to be happy for someone else's good fortune? scarletwoman Feb 2020 #16

I am sorry that my simple "thank you" was not very clear as to what I was referring to. In reading alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #18

nicely put. I took no issue with any of the responses in this section - they are real reactions, NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #92

Thanks for the kind response. I am glad you continue to poke your head in to DU and let us know alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #119

Bookmarking. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #29

Good to hear from you! Alliepoo Feb 2020 #2

hello - and thanks! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #93

Lovely to see you malaise Feb 2020 #4

ah, my pal malaise! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #94

Howdy, NRL! klook Feb 2020 #7

very kind of you to say....appreciated! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #95

Thank you for this, NRL. democrank Feb 2020 #8

imagine the party we'd have if we could fill a huge room with DUers! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #96

Trump is a BSer richdj25 Feb 2020 #9

I knew far too many like him in school, and career. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #98

I feel very sorry for him Tweedy Feb 2020 #125

It's wonderful to hear from you! I believe it's very wise of you focus on the good in your life. scarletwoman Feb 2020 #11

wise or not, it is the path I've chosen currently to keep my sanity! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #97

Thanks for visiting. You set a great example. KPN Feb 2020 #14

You're at 9999 posts! LittleGirl Feb 2020 #56

may things work out as you wish...we all deserve happiness, joy and peace. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #99

I hear you and have thought the same myself. paleotn Feb 2020 #20

I've decided if they put me in a foul mood, they win - and they don't deserve to steal my happiness. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #101

Good to hear from you. I'm a little older than you, but about sinkingfeeling Feb 2020 #24

wow - common experience. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #103

Nice to see you and good read. Thanks for it. Squinch Feb 2020 #30

thank YOU for your comment! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #104

I'm sorry your thread got somewhat highjacked lunatica Feb 2020 #32

hijacking - it's the DU way! Seriously, it's fine - all opinions here are valid NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #105

Here you all are arguing again Polly Hennessey Feb 2020 #33

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you still vote, right ? dweller Feb 2020 #34

I was just thinking on if I realize my goal of gardening when 100, I can just NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #108

Thank you, excellent post. patphil Feb 2020 #35

The birds out there do make a splendid sound track, that's for sure NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #109

I walk along a trail made from an old railroad right of way. patphil Feb 2020 #118

Trump, I'm afraid has turned this country into a land of 'hate thy neighbor' YOHABLO Feb 2020 #36

good observation. We can be better than that, for sure. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #110

Good luck with your gardening. YOHABLO Feb 2020 #115

I also saw the outside interference... Sancho Feb 2020 #37

if one is brave enough to "go there", it is pretty chilling, that's for sure. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #111

Be well NRaleighLiberal. I agree with your read of events and appreciate your choices. c-rational Feb 2020 #38

apprieciated! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #112

KNR trof Feb 2020 #39

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I always appreciate your comments NRL. defacto7 Feb 2020 #40

thanks, friend! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #100

Thanks for your post. volstork Feb 2020 #41

I'll try my best - you, too! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #91

Always enjoyed reading your posts, NRL. badhair77 Feb 2020 #42

. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #90

Your post gives me something precious Six117 Feb 2020 #43

Hope is a great thing. It is an absolutely essential thing. we can't let it be stolen. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #89

I'm glad to see your (face) post proud patriot Feb 2020 #44

the post is enough - the less places the face, the better! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #88

That was a good read, visit us more often. Under The Radar Feb 2020 #45

I read a few times a day and open "my mouth" when compelled, so no worries! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #87

Just remember that ... Botany Feb 2020 #46

I'd love to get there! still plenty of gaps on my US speaking circuit NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #86

If he "wins" again, definitely need a plan b for life. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #47

This is great advice Mike 03 Feb 2020 #61

I hear you. A huge part of it is that you read every day of a new Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #68

Ah, I've put Pharma and the corporate world behind me NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #85

So glad you dropped in, NRL Hekate Feb 2020 #49

I am bantering about them all the time NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #83

I am happy to hear from you babylonsister Feb 2020 #50

just gotta stay put to actually settle in and enjoy it! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #82

Thanks for your thoughtful OP NRL, and some of the points you made, yonder Feb 2020 #51

right back at you, friend and thanks. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #81

Well, I am taken aback.... NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #52

Summer's coming: Don't forget to post heirloom photos leftstreet Feb 2020 #53

most pics will be on instagram NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #78

i've always learned a lot on du but a huge thing i learned orleans Feb 2020 #58

thanks for the great response and kind words NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #80

Sounds reminiscent of 2000 for me and my wife Ahpook Feb 2020 #55

ah yes - 2000 - I fled to DU in 2004 (finally finding it). NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #77

You're not alone. PatrickforO Feb 2020 #57

well stated - thanks! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #76

A bit off topic, I miss your gardening tweets liberaltrucker Feb 2020 #59

Relegated myself these days to my blog, newsletter and instagram NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #75

. . . . "but never enough of my wife, dogs, cats, life, nature, music, books." Aussie105 Feb 2020 #60

lovely comment - thanks! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #74

Hey, old Friend! kentuck Feb 2020 #62

I get to grow them in a new place. Trying to figure out how big or small my garden will be NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #73

Sounds like a plan! kentuck Feb 2020 #102

You didn't mention having kids, which compels me to reply rainin Feb 2020 #65

yes, our two wonderful girls NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #72

Amen HAB911 Feb 2020 #66

I need to thank you for introducing me to heirloom tomatoes SnowCritter Feb 2020 #67

Hi and thanks! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #70

I hear you, brother. I should do the same. Joinfortmill Feb 2020 #69

So moved by your words- I just joined DU OfTheBottom99Percent Feb 2020 #71

Welcome to DU :) phylny Feb 2020 #84

:-) encouraged to post Intro in TheLounge but got the yellow window :-) OfTheBottom99Percent Feb 2020 #128

Welcome to DU, OfTheBottom99Percent. You're in a good place. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2020 #106

Thanx KY_EnviroGuy OfTheBottom99Percent Feb 2020 #127

Found it! Finally. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2020 #129

I can't thank you enough for... OfTheBottom99Percent Feb 2020 #131

I can relate. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2020 #132

Cool OfTheBottom99Percent Feb 2020 #145

Yes, you just need a few more posts to start a thread. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2020 #140

Gosh, this was wonderful. Karma13612 Feb 2020 #79

This cilla4progress Feb 2020 #114

Let me have a think. Certainly, the poems of Mary Oliver (if you are an animal lover) NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #116

I love Oliver..gave daughter a book of her poems. cilla4progress Feb 2020 #117

You know I consider you a friend, NR, and a good guy. Grasswire2 Feb 2020 #120

I'm not letting go - just using a different approach NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #139

Thank you for your inspirational story. n/t KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2020 #141

Different life situation but: Paper Roses Feb 2020 #121

What indeed! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #138

+1000000 - Thank you for stating this Pachamama Feb 2020 #122

me too! Be well and stay in touch! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #137

Excellent essay! llmart Feb 2020 #123

your kind words are so appreciated. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #136

Thank you, NRaleighLiberal . . . markpkessinger Feb 2020 #124

Very nice! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #135

I hope to follow your new Worried senior Feb 2020 #126

if you are in instagram, NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #134

Not so far away......Bahama side of Rougemont Red Mountain Feb 2020 #130

Howdy - we are in Hendersonville NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #133

This thread (post) is my mantra... cilla4progress Feb 2020 #142

that's really sweet... NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #143

Well - I have been, cilla4progress Feb 2020 #144

I'm onboard with living life as you imagine, cilla4progress Feb 2020 #147

Right there with you but a few years younger GulfCoast66 Feb 2020 #146

I think there are many people who feel the same! EllieBC Feb 2020 #148