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adamas's JournalEnsure Linda's dignity and care in tough times
Although it is not apparent from my profile, I have been a long-time member of DU going all the way back to 2008 or probably even earlier (I joined back in the era when GW Bush was President). My username back then used to be chemenger until the DU management (owners?) restructured this website back in 2017/2018 (?). I didn't bother to have my profile and username migrated over from the old DU since I was not a prolific poster. I just registered under a new identity (adamas) a few months afterwards. I'm still not a prolific poster here although I am on DU daily which I use for my primary news source. Plus, I am interested in and appreciate the opinions of the respondents.
My last post here on DU was back on March 6, 2025 when I asked for advice on how to unload some artworks I have and also on how I might pass on my father's photo album from his time in the Army during WWll. I'm telling you all this because I want you all to know that I'm genuine (I'm guessing that 'genuine' is an appropriate word to use here) and not some opportunist trying to take advantage.
Anyway, my friend and companion of 36 years, Linda (age 84), is facing serious health challenges. In just the past nine months she has broken both left and right upper arms and is dealing with osteoporosis and possibly bone cancer. Her only coverage is Medicare, which leaves her with overwhelming medical bills. Neither Linda nor I have any close family (it's just the two of us and our cat). The two of us are living together on fixed incomes (Social Security) and sharing expenses. I have been and am doing all that I can to help her daily however the load is getting to be overwhelming therefore I’ve set up a GoFundMe hoping to help cover expenses for her care, medications, and rehabilitation. Any amount — no matter how small — will make a difference. And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this post to spread the word.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ensure-lindas-dignity-and-care-in-tough-times
In closing, I want you to know that I'm very, very reluctant to use DU as a means for soliciting donations however this is the only vehicle I have available for getting this out since I do not have Facebook, Twitter or any other social platform account (I don't believe in them).
Thank you so much for your time and your kindness.
In need of a couple of suggestions
I purchased a few works of art several years ago that I am now trying to unload (currently in the process of downsizing). I've tried EBAY in the past with no success (there doesn't appear to be that many people purchasing art on EBAY). I'd like to recoup some of the money I spent on these artworks. Can anybody suggest some vehicle/platform/any other means by which I can offer these items for sale and attract some interest?
Also, I have my father's photo album (he passed away in 1994 at the age of 72). I am 73 now and have no one to pass his album on to. The pictures are largely of him during the time he served in the 653rd army engineers in the China/Burma/India theater during WWII. Would anybody here have any suggestion as to how I can properly/respectfully dispose of this?
Thanks for any suggestion(s) you might have.
Some questions I'd like to ask just one s***headed Christofascist Trumpublican ...
although I already know that not even God can give me the answers.
I'd like to ask any Trumpublican politician: The day you are sworn in you take an oath of office with your left hand on the Holy Bible and right hand raised and you solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; you take on this obligation freely, with no reservation or purpose of evasion; and you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help you God. So ... unless you have a third hand hidden behind your back with fingers crossed, how do you reconcile your support of a pathological liar, malignant narcissist, misogynist, racist, sexual predator, amoral, serial adulterer, wannabe dictator, and now convicted felon (what am I leaving out?) to your supposedly Christian values, your duty to your country and the office you hold.
I'd like to ask any Trumpublican veteran: How can you support the epitome of a contemptible of shit who has zero respect for you? Do you honestly believe he has any respect for your service to our country in spite of what he says in front of a camera?
And ... if God Himself were to ask you these questions (which He very likely will when you meet Him face-to-face) what would you say to Him?
Truly, I hate Republicans and the Republican party. You are all so far beneath contempt.
Lilly Endowment funding a survey of Roman Catholics
In the next few weeks Roman Catholics across the nation will be asked to complete a 10 to 15 minute survey referred to as the Disciple Maker Index. This survey was developed by the Catholic Leadership Institute in 2013 with the guidance and input of bishops and priests, and the expertise of professional survey teams. It is an anonymous survey of parishioners designed to provide insight into important aspects of the Roman Catholic Faith including the level of discipleship in the parishes, the effectiveness of the Roman Catholic Mass experience, preaching as well as other aspects of parish life.
This survey is being funded by a "generous" donation from the Lilly Endowment. Its funding of projects related to religion is unusually large among foundations. It has given to politically and religiously conservative causes including the American Enterprise Institute, the Hudson Institute, the Federalist Society, the Pacific Research Institute (a California-based free-market think tank that has opposed government health care interventions) and organized climate change denial efforts.
So, I suppose a predominately conservative religion accepting money from a conservative philanthropic organization is only to be expected but I can't help wondering if there might be some underlying (deep state like) agenda to push the Roman Catholic Church in the United States toward a more Christian Nationalist position. I know I won't be filling out their survey.
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