Translated from the I Ching, books of changes.....
No plain not followed by a slope.
No going not followed by a return.
He/she who remains persevering in danger is without blame.
Do not complain about this truth;
Enjoy the good fortune you still possess.
I love that. Today my glass is half full, and I'm optimistic. Although I'm wondering how long the shutdown will last. No more disability checks, etc etc. They could refuse to reopen it.
Maybe this is the most appropriate time for the Serenity Prayer. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Please let me know how you do, John. I hope Biden is spending his final days closing loopholes and doing all he can to protect democracy. Dems are way too quiet! 😨
Agree! Over the years I've learned too many Americans are afraid to protest, thinking they will be shot by m*ga. I saw it said on X repeatedly. If we needed a revolution to take back our country, many would sit out in fear, or make other excuses.
We need to say informed in order to correct the stupid fu**ers that we encounter that WILL try to blame the chaos on Democrats. We must not be enablers.
That's not selfish at all! That's being emotionally intelligent. If more people knew when to step back for a breather, the world would truly be a better place. ☮️
I think we are all trying to do the same. I was struck with an idea! We don’t have anything to fear. Remember all the 2Aers have been hoarding guns and ammo. Their intention is to save us from a corrupt gov’t. We all need to rest assured they will manage the beast….let it begin. Tongue in cheek!
I turned off NPR yesterday morning as they sanewashed the incoming administration but also gushed about the mayor here in Houston who’s completing his first year. I was so totally disgusted that I turned it off & wont send them my usual “gift” this year.
I’ve stuck with them too, but not everyday. And I’ve been jumping around so far today with Thom Hartmann, Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace and I feel like my head’s spinning. Turning it all off. I’m so glad and grateful for everyone on BlueSky.
As a parent this is such a hard balance. I NEED to know what's going on, but I also NEED to not let it get to me. I'm trying to just maintain an absurdist philosophy at this point and laugh at every ridiculous new thing I hear to keep from spiraling.
Omg right there with you! Have had the tv off most of the day and try to catch up a bit online. Too depressing though😩
Smh wondering where the dems are??!! Only a few have been speaking out as far as I’ve seen. President Musk has some big plans for us little people🤨
The divide is getting deeper and AI isn't helping. Life altering decisions are being made with this technology that doesn't have human common sense. I am really concerned for the future if we continue down this path.
Difficult, isn’t it? I don’t watch any TV news at all. I hope against hope that something can be done to disrupt this incoming administration’s damaging agenda. The failures of the blue team have disgusted me. I can’t even donate anymore.
it's a double whammy bc I've always supported Joe Biden but why he didn't make prosecuting filthy don for J6 a priority I just can't understand?
secondly, why he didn't remove himself from the race a year before he did so that we could have held our primary & the winning candidate had a year to run?
Huge mistake appointing Garland to head the DOJ. We needed a pit bull and got a golden retriever. We will never know all the dirty deals made behind closed doors, but half of the country was betrayed and the other half bamboozled. Now we the people have to find ways to trip them up and get them out.
When you figure it out, let the rest of us know. I have not watched cable news since election night, but there's so much crazy going on that just scrolling here can make you insane.
Personally, I would recommend left-wing/progressive populist independent media. Sam Cedar and the majority report. Sounds like an awesome band from the fucking 60s. But I digress the humanist report and The damage report. And occasionally skim ground news every now and again. That’s me at least.
We’re all used to Republicans threatening to shut down the government from over here. It’s a childish Xmas tradition, but this time it looks like a pair of spoiled kids are actually going to do it! Madness.
Those are great mysteries. I'm focusing on medieval murder mysteries, but same idea.
I can either remain deeply informed, or hold on to the last remaining vestiges of sanity.
Nice!
Jo Nesbø and Arnaldur Indriðason weren't gateway drugs, but I'll have to delve into the ones you mentioned!
Nordic Noir actually makes me happy: I can't say that any of them have ever made me depressed. The same goes for their TV or film adaptations. Maybe my Scandinavian DNA hardwired me.
If you figure out how to do that without increasing your cortisol levels and being either constantly angry or in a state of despair (not to be confused with the state of New Jersey), let me know.
I gave up on sanity. I created this alter ego to vent. I spend most of my time doom scrolling news, shaving my bananas and taking the tomato for a walk. It keeps the steak from getting too riled up.
Many days my anxiety goes through the roof.. it is becoming more and more unfuckingbelievable each and every day.
King VonShitzinpants and Prince Elmo are already flexing their candy ass muscles.. and the MAGA folks jump.
Hi Dan. We followed each other on Twatter. I was @DonnaResist. When I got here after sky bridging those who were here, I lost about 15,000 follower and salvaged 2,000. I’m already up to
10,000. Anyway my new handle is
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I know what you mean! Thinking about what is coming with a Trump/Musk Presidency, makes me so angry & frustrated! I want to stay engaged, but sometimes I just have to take a break for my own sanity & happiness! God Help Us!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Praying for a Miracle!
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No plain not followed by a slope.
No going not followed by a return.
He/she who remains persevering in danger is without blame.
Do not complain about this truth;
Enjoy the good fortune you still possess.
#TakeNoPrisoners
Dems need some of that R confidence...walk right up to the line and start some shit..
No more helping Rs by doing nothing.
None
Zero
It mostly sometimes works a little bit.
Smh wondering where the dems are??!! Only a few have been speaking out as far as I’ve seen. President Musk has some big plans for us little people🤨
We both need the support 🤦🏻♀️
secondly, why he didn't remove himself from the race a year before he did so that we could have held our primary & the winning candidate had a year to run?
I was promised for Christmas: no MSM in the house between Dec 24th and Jan 1st.
No trump in office via the Law
14th or Title 5
I’ll get more into staying informed later.
-Paulo Coelho
Keep swimming
I still wake up with a racing heart between 2 and 3 am most nights though...
Gain? Watching Silo, more photography, way more quality couples time, reading every 1 of
Camilla Läckberg’s Fjällbacka mysteries…
Net loss? I don’t know much about the drone “attack”!
😂😆
I can either remain deeply informed, or hold on to the last remaining vestiges of sanity.
AND
avoided depression 😁
Jussi Adler-Olsen is a bit darker.
Henning Mankell was, IMO, a truly solid author. “After the Fire” is pure art.
Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö were my entry point decades ago.
Jo Nesbø and Arnaldur Indriðason weren't gateway drugs, but I'll have to delve into the ones you mentioned!
Nordic Noir actually makes me happy: I can't say that any of them have ever made me depressed. The same goes for their TV or film adaptations. Maybe my Scandinavian DNA hardwired me.
Omg, the autocorrect on this phone...
I think it’s the long gray snowy months followed by a muddy buggy spring that might add to the characters’ darkness. The pacific NW on steroids!
Enjoy!
#thatswhatshesaid
But seriously. It's a constant clown circus with poo thrown everywhere.
Knowing about The actions of a bunch of incompetent, ignorant and hateful people isn’t worth the price if losing it.
King VonShitzinpants and Prince Elmo are already flexing their candy ass muscles.. and the MAGA folks jump.
* sings the Linkin Park song *
10,000. Anyway my new handle is
@democracydonna.bsky.social . Please follow back.
WE WILL NOT ENGAGE OUR OUTRAGE.
That has required us to DISENGAGE from any political news shows.
It's working pretty well so far. We simply don't let Felon 46 into our consciousness, unless absolutely necessary.