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My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned! [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 17 OP

It's a good plan! Luvcatz14 Jan 17 #1

Fair enough! This year, though??? NewHendoLib Jan 17 #2

Agreed, good plan. Prairie_Seagull Jan 17 #3

Cable news blackout has been great for us Johnny2X2X Jan 17 #4

This is an excellent plan. yardwork Jan 17 #5

Working on preparing for climate change is mine Kaleva Jan 17 #6

I live in a place where global warming will probably increase agricultural productivity. hunter Jan 17 #15

Be sure to let us know when that's posted. BonnieJW Jan 17 #39

I'll bookmark this thread Kaleva Jan 17 #77

Let me know too. I'm interested. Thanks. yardwork Jan 18 #105

Ok! Kaleva Jan 18 #110

Picking a Black Krim on a warm day and slicing it and eating it with a little mayo and salt. Botany Jan 17 #7

I love black krim! AllyCat Jan 17 #9

Expanding my garden to manage food costs. AllyCat Jan 17 #8

Duke has an amazing team this year, we are loving how well they're playing ms liberty Jan 17 #10

Same here Lilaclady Jan 17 #11

I canceled my subscription to 2025 (thru 2029) EYESORE 9001 Jan 17 #12

:? MomInTheCrowd Jan 17 #59

😂 Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 17 #86

Without a subscription... BlueSpot Jan 17 #90

yeah but... druidity33 Jan 17 #92

LOL, there is that! BlueSpot Jan 17 #94

Thanks to you I upped my tomato game Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #13

Please keep up and support local news. My Denver stations are superb at local and regional investigative reporting hlthe2b Jan 17 #14

So dropping out fixes what? Envirogal Jan 17 #16

We each make our choices. They are all valid. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #19

We are not dropping out Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #26

I agree, and sadly you're right about protests, but I swear the memory of that women's march in Scrivener7 Jan 17 #44

I won't give Trump the pretext for the Insurrection Act and the military on American soil. summer_in_TX Jan 17 #93

That's a good point. Scrivener7 Jan 18 #100

It's not dropping out.. it's changing focus and cilla4progress Jan 17 #31

Who is dropping out? And "speaking truth to power"? To which power are you speaking truth? And Scrivener7 Jan 17 #40

For some, Karma13612 Jan 18 #101

That sounds pretty much like our plan. pandr32 Jan 17 #17

I love Poodles, too. SheltieLover Jan 17 #50

Thanks! pandr32 Jan 17 #63

YW! SheltieLover Jan 17 #69

I also add to my reading list romance novels BarbD Jan 17 #76

We got rid of cable exactly six years ago. It wasn't my decision. LeftInTX Jan 18 #96

In the midst of homegirl Jan 17 #18

Top of a fridge, warm laundry room area, oven if NewHendoLib Jan 17 #20

Thank you homegirl Jan 17 #24

Microwave people Jan 17 #42

How long homegirl Jan 17 #62

Our oven has a "bread proof" cycle RainCaster Jan 17 #49

Thanks, homegirl Jan 17 #61

The bread machine will do all of the work for you. Hope22 Jan 17 #82

To each his own, head in sand or out of it it's going to be a tumultuous 4 years. NoMoreRepugs Jan 17 #21

Getting off the propaganda/rage gerbil wheel does not equal having one's head in the sand. Scrivener7 Jan 17 #47

I'll glad keep my "head in the sand" if it saves my mental health. Elessar Zappa Jan 17 #83

Sounds good, and perfectly healthy and sane. nt Exp Jan 17 #22

Great list! tenderfoot Jan 17 #23

I started genealogy during Trump 1.0 LeftInTX Jan 17 #25

thanks for sharing! NewHendoLib Jan 17 #30

Cool! I can't get much past the fourth great grandfather who supposedly had the encounter with Black Beard LeftInTX Jan 17 #33

Lots of similarities to ours! cilla4progress Jan 17 #27

Try my hand at watercolor art...ha ha, I can send you all my stuff. CrispyQ Jan 17 #28

Gardening books NewHendoLib Jan 17 #29

very sweet & very impressive. bluboid Jan 17 #32

Yes, a good plan, and we are also on board. Limited TV and lots of family friends exercise and c-rational Jan 17 #34

I love this! bronxiteforever Jan 17 #35

I'm thinking that watching the Pats will not help with anyone's psychological survival. Xavier Breath Jan 17 #36

Love it! NewHendoLib Jan 17 #41

Excellent plan, NHL. SheltieLover Jan 17 #37

Love your plan SheLiberal Jan 17 #38

An odd thing to pick out of your list, but here it is, anyway. BobTheSubgenius Jan 17 #43

Sounds like a good plan mcar Jan 17 #45

That sounds wonderful. Oopsie Daisy Jan 17 #46

I will be glancing at my count down clock as to the day that spray tan POS is GONE forever Bengus81 Jan 17 #48

Do they still have those countdown calendars for presidential administrations? Xavier Breath Jan 17 #53

You can make one yourself for your computer on timeanddate.com Bengus81 Jan 18 #103

Yes! Karma13612 Jan 18 #102

This is a great plan, and I'm a little envious of your gardening opportunities FakeNoose Jan 17 #51

New HendLib is real life botanist of sorts. LeftInTX Jan 18 #97

Starting to fill the pantry up like it was at Pandemic. Dried and canned. We own more of our house than ... marble falls Jan 17 #52

Sounds like a plan. I'm writing book seven. Joinfortmill Jan 17 #54

What type of books are you writing? SheltieLover Jan 18 #106

I have a 5 book mystery series and I'm working on 2nd romantic/thriller WW2 era. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #108

I love cozies! SheltieLover Jan 18 #109

Yes, I self publish. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #111

Sounds good. Are there e versions? SheltieLover Jan 18 #112

I'll message you first title. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #113

Good plan. There's a site called Nibble. dives into history of all kinds...just one more source to help keep us sane PortTack Jan 17 #55

Great plan - I admire your efforts - be sure and give us periodic updates on your success. walkingman Jan 17 #56

Sounds like a good plan. CaptainTruth Jan 17 #57

In your last line: "we'll survive this." THAT'S the most important thing to keep in mind. calimary Jan 17 #58

i will not let that man into my life by doing my ordinary life . if du still around still post, if the constitution AllaN01Bear Jan 17 #60

My plan is to not lift a finger to help anyone hurt by trump that voted for him. ZonkerHarris Jan 17 #64

Good ideas... WarGamer Jan 17 #65

I Wish MAGA Types Followed That Plan Under Biden Administration TomCADem Jan 17 #66

This is a dangerous concept SCantiGOP Jan 17 #67

Not at all. It is called living - and enjoying your life. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #68

Go to YouTube (free one) DownriverDem Jan 17 #70

No thanks - I can't watch any of it. Just whatever people watch and summarize for here - that's plenty NewHendoLib Jan 17 #72

I disagree. We need to focus on local politics to obstruct the Trump agenda- here's a big example: Liberty Belle Jan 17 #71

all fine, and again your choice - not mine. but thanks for sharing that good info. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #73

Is a daily overdose of television news motivating these activists, or something else? hunter Jan 17 #78

Very well said. Abolishinist Jan 18 #95

Love this! Having a plan is the first step of success! Trueblue Texan Jan 17 #74

... demmiblue Jan 17 #75

Good plan. I plan to re-read every book in my library and do a lot of crocheting and sewing. LoisB Jan 17 #79

Wish I could do that, but I'm a political junkie in it for the good, the bad and the ugly. Vinca Jan 17 #80

While I will avoid the kayaking, watercolors and knee-replacements, the first line is spot on. Xavier Breath Jan 17 #81

I am proud that you think four years will bring a change. Hope22 Jan 17 #84

Sounds like a good plan! Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #85

I've never been a fan of 'TV news' ClaudetteCC Jan 17 #87

My only problem is the Patriots, Go Hawks! BradBo Jan 17 #88

You have a very good plan for yourself, Craig! Especially with a new grandson to enjoy. Kids grow so fast, highplainsdem Jan 17 #89

That's a great plan wendyb-NC Jan 17 #91

I'm involved with my local Democratic Party. It keeps me busy and I'm not dwelling on the negative. LeftInTX Jan 18 #98

Self care, a very important pursuit! Aussie105 Jan 18 #99

I asked my doctor for a 4 year supply of tranquilizers Thursday. Conjuay Jan 18 #104

Bookmarking for the many useful ideas throughout thread nt lostnfound Jan 18 #107