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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
Croney
(4,684 posts)nolabear
(42,009 posts)Response to MaryMagdaline (Original post)
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MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)Strictly a means of staying sane, if possible
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Upthevibe
(8,115 posts)(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)Encouraging new people(?) to not be complacent this weekend? What would make you happy 2001 Upthevibe?
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jayschool2013
(2,321 posts)Wait. We're on our way to a season-record number of losses? Has the Canadian Football League season started?
MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)I am too depressed when my team loses. No one loses Ancestry.com unless you find out youre related to Trump.
fierywoman
(7,709 posts)flipped over to our side.
MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)fierywoman
(7,709 posts)has where the white cat is on a table and keeps knocking things off, saying "f-this" "f-that" "f-this too!"
Bradshaw3
(7,554 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)zanana1
(6,140 posts)Upthevibe
(8,115 posts)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)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)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.
MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)💕
Upthevibe
(8,115 posts)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)Alcohol.
"The West Wing."
Alcohol.
"Frasier".
Alcohol.
Travelling.
Alcohol.
Reading.
Alcohol.
And alcohol...
MaryMagdaline
(6,859 posts)Aristus
(66,531 posts)Alcohol...
Solly Mack
(90,803 posts)Reading.
IrishEyes
(3,275 posts)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.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)I can't read anymore.
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)I am planning to completely tune out of all news and DU for 3 months to reduce my alcohol consumption.
murielm99
(30,790 posts)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.
Liberty Belle
(9,540 posts)where the bad guys always lose.
The Figment
(494 posts)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