December 19, 2024

President "Trusk?"

This bromance between Musk and Trump concerns me greatly.

I see nothing good or altruistic about either Elon or Donald.

We have a potential government shutdown looming, thanks to the two of them and to Trump's newly created DOGE.

It was bad enough just having to deal with Trump alone. Adding Musk to the mix just amps my anxiety level to astronomic levels.

What are your thoughts?

September 11, 2024

Encouragement in my red city.

I live in the reddest county in a very red state, so I sadly have expected to see many Trump yard signs the past few months, just as I saw during the past two elections.

Today, while driving to and from an appointment, I was very happy to count 10 Harris/Walz signs and only 2 Trump signs (and one of those was a really tiny sign.).

Trump yard signs seemed to be everywhere I turned in 2016 and 2020, but they are certainly very scarce around here now.

I am cautiously hopeful that this is a national trend reflecting people's discontentment with the Orange Dingleberry.

My local Democratic candidate yard signs are out, and I am so hoping that Gloria Johnson wins! She is such a wonderful person. Please, no more Marsha Blackburn!!

My Harris/Walz yard sign is on its way! Woohoo!

March 25, 2024

Trump Bond Lowered.

Source: MSNBC

NY appellate court lowers Trump's bond to $175 million. In addition, he has 10 days within which to post it.

No link yet.

February 8, 2024

You just caused my heart to melt!..❤️

I was just notified that some wonderful persons gifted me some hearts. Thank you so much! It really has made my day!

I love giving hearts and plan to give more over the weekend. They are such sweet little gifts and don't cost much at all!

I am sending you my biggest, warmest, virtual hugs!

January 6, 2022

My 33-year-old daughter has COVID.

She received both vaccinations and the booster. She and her boyfriend are both pharmacists, and they started coughing a lot so chose to get tested immediately. She texted us after getting the rapid COVID test and said it was negative. She then had the PCR test. Early this morning she texted to say that it was positive. Her boyfriend has type 1 diabetes, so I am especially concerned about him. He has received both vaccinations and his booster, We havent heard yet whether or not his test was positive, but I am assuming that it will be.

I am worried, of course. They have both been so smart, so careful, always wearing their masks, limiting exposure to others. They live 600 miles away in Florida, so I can't just hop in my car and take them my homemade chicken soup (not that soup has any magical healing properties). I just want to do something....but I don't even know what that would be. I know that chances are good that they will not end up hospitalized, but COVID offers us no guarantees. I would change places with her in a heartbear if I could.

My 38-year-old niece and her boyfriend just both tested positive for COVID, too. Apprently, neither of them have been vaccinated. I definitely am worried about them.

I am going to be positive in my texts to my daughter and hide my anxiety. She doesnt need to be concerned about her mom's fears, that's for sure.

I know that many DUers have family and friends who have tested positive for COVID. My heart goes out to each and every one of them. We are all living with so much uncertainty in terms of how a person's immune system will handle the virus. I guess that's my big concern.

Anyway, thank you for reading. I just had to share the news with people I care about. DUers have always been so kind and supportive to me.

Hugs to all......

August 28, 2021

Deepest pool in the world.

I found this while looking online for snorkeling gear that I am going to purchase as a gift for my daughter. I think they said it is over 13 stories high. I know there is also a very deep pool in Dubai and also apparently one in Poland.

I felt claustrophobic watching the guy descend!

April 14, 2021

I could use a kind word today....

....because I got a phone call that my brother’s stepson died of a drug overdose this morning. He was such a wonderful young man and we loved him. He was trying to kick his addiction. He had been to several long-term treatment programs and would be sober for a long period of time but would slip back into his addiction again. In fact, I learned today that he had just gotten out of another rehab program. I am heartbroken.

On top of that, I was lucky to get my 2nd Moderna shot yesterday, but I do feel awful today. I could not fall asleep last night. I have a fever today, my body aches terribly, I have chills, and I am terribly fatigued but cannot seem to fall asleep, no matter how hard I try. I am taking Tylenol and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. I expect these symptoms to go away soon, so I am not going to complain. I am just grateful to have had both shots!

My physical issues are nothing, though, in comparison to my broken heart.

My husband’s young stepson died last year from a drug overdose, so my grief is compounded by my memories of his death.

Life can be so sad.

Thank you for being my friends.

February 14, 2021

If you would like to contact any of the 7 Republicans who did vote to convict:

Here is some contact information that may be helpful.

Richard Burr (North Carolina)
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3154

Bill Cassidy (Louisiana)
520 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5824

Susan Collins (Maine)
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2523

Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-6665

Mitt Romney (Utah)
124 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5251

Ben Sasse (Nebraska)
107 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4224

Pat Toomey (Pennsylvania)
248 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4254

I am disappointed that my own two senators were so cowardly that they voted to acquit. However, I wasn’t surprised. Marsha Blackburn is pathetic, and Bill Hagerty is such a huge disappointment.

I will be contacting these 7 senators to at least thank them for their votes. I don’t believe they will change in terms of aligning themselves with Biden or with Democratic ideals or policies, but I will give them credit for doing the right thing.

I realize that others may have no interest in thanking them but perhaps would still like to contact one or more of them in order to share their thoughts and feelings.

I am surprised that 7 Republicans voted to convict! All of them should have done so. Well, at least these 7 did the right thing.....THIS time.

February 9, 2021

I see that more ❤️❤️ have come to me! Thank you!

You kind DUers who have given me new hearts have surprised me and made tears come to my eyes!

I wish I could thank each of you in person. I had no idea that these little hearts could have such a powerful impact on me....but they have.

I feel very grateful. I am sending a virtual hug to each of you .....{{{{{🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰}}}}}

February 9, 2021

My ❤️ is deeply touched by the second ❤️ you gave me!

Thank you very much!

I have been in a lot of chronic pain the past six months (no cartilage is left in either of my knees, requiring two knee replacements as soon as my hospital is back to allowing elective surgeries), and the hearts have lifted my spirits today!

You have made me smile!