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MaryMagdaline

(6,859 posts)
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 09:44 PM Jun 2018

List the diversions you employ to live through the Trump years

Mine: scrolling through church records in Ancestry.com

Watching Netflix British mysteries ... human beings at their lowest ... strangely comforting

Searching for affordable real estate in Canada and Ireland

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List the diversions you employ to live through the Trump years (Original Post) MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 OP
Level 3485 of Candy Crush. Croney Jun 2018 #1
LOL! If I had a nickel... nolabear Jun 2018 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #2
Hence the reason I said employ not enjoy MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #4
Crutchez_CuiBono....I hardly EVER call anyone out on DU Upthevibe Jun 2018 #11
IHow am I out of line? Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author madaboutharry Jun 2018 #5
Royals baseball jayschool2013 Jun 2018 #6
Too funny! That's the reason I can't watch sports MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #8
When I weed I pretend that every weed I pull out is a trumpista who I've fierywoman Jun 2018 #7
Brilliant! MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #9
It kind of works like that cat gif someone here (who I like a lot but can't remember her name) fierywoman Jun 2018 #12
When I weed it makes me feel happy - wink, wink Bradshaw3 Jun 2018 #10
😉 wink 😉 MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #16
Weeding is very Zen. nt zanana1 Jun 2018 #33
Thank you for this post, MaryMagdaline! Upthevibe Jun 2018 #14
You're welcome Upthevibe MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #15
I didnt see that you were in the depths of despair. I hope you're not. Another Du'er saidyou were Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #19
I don't want to ignore you. I need my brothers and sisters on DU MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #20
Thank you, Crutchez_CuiBono Upthevibe Jun 2018 #28
Pub trivia. Aristus Jun 2018 #21
Don't forget alcohol 🍷 MaryMagdaline Jun 2018 #22
Silly me. Sorry... Aristus Jun 2018 #23
Gardening. Photography. Re-doing furniture. DIY projects. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #24
I have a few things IrishEyes Jun 2018 #25
Music shenmue Jun 2018 #26
movie pass AlexSFCA Jun 2018 #27
Reading. murielm99 Jun 2018 #29
Cat videos, wine tastings, and detective novels Liberty Belle Jun 2018 #30
Live Grateful Dead Shows The Figment Jun 2018 #31
Watching my dvd's of West Wing redstatebluegirl Jun 2018 #32

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Upthevibe

(8,115 posts)
11. Crutchez_CuiBono....I hardly EVER call anyone out on DU
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 10:51 PM
Jun 2018

(and don't let my low post count fool you. I've been here since 2001 but have had to change my user account two times because of computer crashes). You are way f'ing out of line! I AM going to the protest this weekend, I've gone to ALL the protests. I've emailed, I've called, and I've fricking volunteered for the take back the house movement for November. I doubt ANYONE on DU is going to be complacent!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me! Personally, I can't have MSNBC on 24/7 or I'd be thrust into the depths of despair and depression. I completely appreciate the spirit of this post and will use another post to respond.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
17. IHow am I out of line?
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 11:27 PM
Jun 2018

Encouraging new people(?) to not be complacent this weekend? What would make you happy 2001 Upthevibe?

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jayschool2013

(2,321 posts)
6. Royals baseball
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 10:06 PM
Jun 2018

Wait. We're on our way to a season-record number of losses? Has the Canadian Football League season started?

MaryMagdaline

(6,859 posts)
8. Too funny! That's the reason I can't watch sports
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 10:11 PM
Jun 2018

I am too depressed when my team loses. No one loses Ancestry.com unless you find out you’re related to Trump.

fierywoman

(7,709 posts)
12. It kind of works like that cat gif someone here (who I like a lot but can't remember her name)
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 10:51 PM
Jun 2018

has where the white cat is on a table and keeps knocking things off, saying "f-this" "f-that" "f-this too!"

Upthevibe

(8,115 posts)
14. Thank you for this post, MaryMagdaline!
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 11:05 PM
Jun 2018

I have had TCM on in the background (and also my DVR'd feel good go-to movies), I also have binged on some Netflix shows, and also have my feel good go-to websites.

MaryMagdaline

(6,859 posts)
15. You're welcome Upthevibe
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 11:23 PM
Jun 2018

Just discussed this issue with my sister. What to do to avoid pain. As one of our cousins said on Facebook, “Trump doth murder sleep.”

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
19. I didnt see that you were in the depths of despair. I hope you're not. Another Du'er saidyou were
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 11:45 PM
Jun 2018

Sorry if I hurt you feelings. If you go to a march on sat, maybe prepare for a little "Obtusery". It'll happen just from other people yelling. Not sure what else is required of me. mary if you go to your account you can type in my name and itll let you ignore me. big sorries. Please don't be complacent was my message. getting exercise etc may be the best thing if you find yourself despairing over the admin. Just a suggestion. Not trying to be bossy etc. For one week it seems we need to stop picking on each other and If I did so sorry.

Upthevibe

(8,115 posts)
28. Thank you, Crutchez_CuiBono
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 02:33 AM
Jun 2018

for your response. I just couldn't imagine the thought that anyone on DU would be complacent. My friends and family members and I have spoken and cried with each other about this horrible and unimaginable travesty. I know I'm touchy but one of the main reasons we have the lounge is to take a little time out. Thank you for your reply.....

Aristus

(66,531 posts)
21. Pub trivia.
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:02 AM
Jun 2018

Alcohol.
"The West Wing."
Alcohol.
"Frasier".
Alcohol.
Travelling.
Alcohol.
Reading.
Alcohol.


And alcohol...

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
25. I have a few things
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 02:24 AM
Jun 2018

Exercise. It helps with the stress, anger, anxiety and depression caused by trump and the evil republicans.

Foreign Languages. It is a nice challenge and I like that it really annoys trumpers when people around them speak non third grade level English.

Ancestry. I have been researching my family genealogy.

Sketch Comedy. I have been watching old sketch comedy scenes from shows like Kids in the Hall, the Catherine Tate Show, Key & Peele, The State, Little Britain, Mad TV, Armstrong & Miller, Mitchell & Webb, The Two Ronnies and Carol Burnett Show.

British Panel Shows. I have also been watching shows like 8 out of 10 cats, Have I got News for You, QI and Would I Lie to You. I usually watch these while exercising.

AlexSFCA

(6,139 posts)
27. movie pass
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 02:27 AM
Jun 2018

I am planning to completely tune out of all news and DU for 3 months to reduce my alcohol consumption.

murielm99

(30,790 posts)
29. Reading.
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 03:00 AM
Jun 2018

Someone mentioned alcohol. I do that sometimes, but I pull back when necessary.

We all need some diversion. However, I am still fully engaged with the local Democrats and working to GOTV. Diversions are just that. After a time, I need to get back to work doing what I can to save our democracy.

The Figment

(494 posts)
31. Live Grateful Dead Shows
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 05:14 AM
Jun 2018

There is nothing better than the Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers live at RFK Stadium 6/10/1973, if you want to hear some of the best gitar interplay ever,one should listen to the second set of this one.
Jerry Garcia and Dwyane Allman at their finest!

Edit to add: available at Arcive dot org

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