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112. I have a hummingbird feeder

Reply to Baclava (Reply #69)

Fri Jul 10, 2020, 04:26 PM

Jul 2020

I marvel at those tiny creatures! And we have squirrels that provide aerobatic entertainment.

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I was putting dishes in the dishwasher this morning and realized I was shaking. [View all] hamsterjill Jul 2020 OP

Well Said! DarthDem Jul 2020 #1

You're right. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #11

Thank you! DarthDem Jul 2020 #45

Yes. We all sometimes need to slow down, breathe slowly and evenly, MineralMan Jul 2020 #2

Thanks, MM hamsterjill Jul 2020 #12

I'm nearby DUgosh Jul 2020 #3

I'm in northwest SA hamsterjill Jul 2020 #13

Just had the routine visits for our cats at the vet's. maddiemom Jul 2020 #143

Are you in Hays County? summer_in_TX Jul 2020 #101

I'm in Houston and I feel the same way you do Sucha NastyWoman Jul 2020 #150

I think it is getting to all of us in different ways. I find myself waking up during the night and Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #4

It is definitely getting to all of us - each in our own way hamsterjill Jul 2020 #14

I feel your pain and worry... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #5

Thanks. I know many are feeling like this. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #15

I feel your pain and worry... Our tears mingle together. trueblue2007 Jul 2020 #95

I'm sorry for your pain! I think most of us here feel the same, being worse sometimes than others Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #6

Thanks. Yes, we are all hurting. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #16

Im in austin area &feel your pain. We are having to stay close to home as much as possible as well. onetexan Jul 2020 #146

I hope so, too. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #148

I hear what you are saying. kairos12 Jul 2020 #7

I try to see headlines hamsterjill Jul 2020 #17

I will say a little prayer for you today, Hamsterjill, for feelings of peace Tanuki Jul 2020 #8

Thank you, Tanuki hamsterjill Jul 2020 #19

So I was realizing today that the time left 'til Nov 3rd jimlup Jul 2020 #9

There's a countdown clock! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #23

I just hope we are all celebrating on November 4th jimlup Jul 2020 #51

Me, too! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #72

I hear you Bayard Jul 2020 #10

I did feel True Blue American Jul 2020 #28

Yes, the tears. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #29

In The Heat Of The Night True Blue American Jul 2020 #32

Stay strong. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #18

Thank you. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #30

Here for ya! Wawannabe Jul 2020 #20

Thanks. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #31

I think this whole nation has been traumatized. calimary Jul 2020 #21

The trumpets are lost causes hamsterjill Jul 2020 #34

Yeah, I've come to that conclusion too. "There's no hope for these people." calimary Jul 2020 #46

We need bdamomma Jul 2020 #80

My sympathies to you. Collimator Jul 2020 #22

Thank you, Collimator. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #42

Feel the same way oregonjen Jul 2020 #24

I can only imagine hamsterjill Jul 2020 #43

You are not alone.... Freedomofspeech Jul 2020 #25

Share your feelings True Blue American Jul 2020 #37

Well said. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #44

We're in shock. CrispyQ Jul 2020 #26

Absolutely. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #73

Yes- It's awful. I need for Biden to go ahead and announce essme Jul 2020 #27

I agree. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #75

Yes- it's that emotional. essme Jul 2020 #133

Holy Moly, your post is the 1st thing I saw this AM after sitting down from loading the dishwasher. AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #33

Hmmm...maybe you and I should stop doing the dishes! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #76

LOL - yes, that's it. It's the stupid dishwasher! OK - now to find some else to load it. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #94

Biden Should Name Cabinet and Creati a Government in Exile McKim Jul 2020 #131

One thing that works for me. denem Jul 2020 #35

I agree hamsterjill Jul 2020 #77

It's a scary time. Don't be hard on yourself. cwydro Jul 2020 #36

I can't imagine wanting to see your family and not knowing when you could. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #78

If it wasn't for my old house and 2 cats I would probably be stark raving mad. Scruffy1 Jul 2020 #38

Good for you for giving one a home. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #79

It is beyond disheartening SheltieLover Jul 2020 #39

Thank you. I'll check out the link. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #82

You are most welcome! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #138

I am sorry you feel this way. murielm99 Jul 2020 #40

Thank you for your help to get Dems elected! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #83

Take care of yourself. Do things to recharge your soul & find peace. CaptainTruth Jul 2020 #41

I try. My attention span is pretty short these days. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #84

It happens. Just remember - the months left of the Trump nightmare are in the single digits. Vinca Jul 2020 #47

That's a good way to look at it. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #86

That definately resonates here. The uncertainty and NO PLAN is incredibly frustrating, angering and Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #48

Yes. I'm a planner and I like to know what the options are. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #87

Joe Biden's running mate marieo1 Jul 2020 #49

Me, too. The election can't get here fast enough! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #88

Feeling the same n/t hibbing Jul 2020 #50

Hang in there! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #89

I am right there with you. I've been watching mindless shows on tv onecaliberal Jul 2020 #52

I think it helps to admit that it's affecting us hamsterjill Jul 2020 #90

That is exactly what has me on edge. Steadily getting worse. Even in my blue state with my blue onecaliberal Jul 2020 #126

I Stopped Watching Cable News McKim Jul 2020 #132

I think my conservative sister is having panic attacks. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2020 #53

My hairdresser kept pulling down her mask & saying "I can't breathe". AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #62

maybe your hairdresser is my sister... SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2020 #97

I can't go to the salon here, no way. Trying to figure out what I'm going to do. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #127

I'm sure you look wonderful - but I sure know how you feel. AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #134

I'm sick of the conservatives. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #92

I get angry for a time and then try to be helpful. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2020 #100

hamsterjill kpete Jul 2020 #54

kpete, thank you. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #93

Do something creative. tavernier Jul 2020 #55

Yes, it's important to have distractions. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #96

Hugs! SallyHemmings Jul 2020 #56

My youngest son is in San Antonio. He works at the Applebees near North Star Mall and rides SammyWinstonJack Jul 2020 #57

Oh! I don't blame you. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #98

Thank you! I am trying to get him to come here where I am in TN. SammyWinstonJack Jul 2020 #117

He should do that! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #120

Thank you from another stressed out person! lark Jul 2020 #58

My nephew does yoga and gets a lot from it. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #99

I think right now he's closer to sanity than DeSatanus, who is totally living in the land of denial. lark Jul 2020 #152

I feel your pain macwriter Jul 2020 #59

What a beautiful post. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #102

Dannie Scott Goeb fixed us ALL up! Thanks, Republicans. czarjak Jul 2020 #60

Crazy Evangelicals! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #103

take it easy peasant one Jul 2020 #61

Wouldn't that be wonderful? hamsterjill Jul 2020 #104

I feel the same way. gademocrat7 Jul 2020 #63

It's the "no end in sight" part for me. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #106

Rambling, perhaps, but eloquent! lastlib Jul 2020 #64

Thank you. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #108

I feel the same lillypaddle Jul 2020 #65

Hugs right back! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #109

Take care of yourself bdamomma Jul 2020 #66

I have accepted that my life is changed Marthe48 Jul 2020 #67

You hang in there, too. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #110

We're with you, you're with us cp Jul 2020 #68

Thanks, CP hamsterjill Jul 2020 #111

Backyard birdfeeders can be relaxing Baclava Jul 2020 #69

I have a hummingbird feeder hamsterjill Jul 2020 #112

I hear you. We need to take care of ourselves for now. forgotmylogin Jul 2020 #70

I'm so sorry about your mom hamsterjill Jul 2020 #114

Thanks! Everything is good, it's up and down. forgotmylogin Jul 2020 #136

This helped me Cicada Jul 2020 #71

I'm sick and tired of being miserable. Initech Jul 2020 #74

hamsterjill.... Upthevibe Jul 2020 #81

I know. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #119

we need to take care of one another! handmade34 Jul 2020 #85

Yes, it really is different for everyone. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #121

You're not alone. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #91

Are your in-laws affected? hamsterjill Jul 2020 #122

No, they are not affected yet... LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #149

Day at a time, maybe a hour at a time marlakay Jul 2020 #105

I remember. They are the couple in Alamo Heights right? hamsterjill Jul 2020 #123

It is sad and hard to watch our kids in emotional pain marlakay Jul 2020 #125

I don't feel like I am struggling anywhere near what others are going through Skittles Jul 2020 #107

Skittles, you are amazing! hamsterjill Jul 2020 #116

back at ya, babe Skittles Jul 2020 #135

Hi seta1950 Jul 2020 #113

You take care, too. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #124

I am so sorry for the stress and worry you are going through. Please be very gentle with niyad Jul 2020 #115

I'm grateful for DU, too. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #130

Tears for 1st time this week MomInTheCrowd Jul 2020 #118

Maybe it was time. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #140

YES! Nitram Jul 2020 #128

💕💕💕💖💖💖💕💕💕💕 MLAA Jul 2020 #129

"Let's continue to take care of one another, okay?" warmfeet Jul 2020 #137

Exactly. hamsterjill Jul 2020 #141

anxiety and binge eating comfort fatty foods peacebuzzard Jul 2020 #139

I've got a song for you, hamsterjill, and for all our DU brothers, sisters, whomevers . . . Please NBachers Jul 2020 #142

Last half hour I have been screaming inside re: Stone commutation dixiegrrrrl Jul 2020 #144

Hang in. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting wider and wider. oasis Jul 2020 #145

I hear you... Snackshack Jul 2020 #147

Hugs to you hamsterjill MustLoveBeagles Jul 2020 #151