BTW, what makes people think that 2021 would be better? The underlying issues have not been fixed. Be it social, political, economic, or climate issues, there is very little true progress.
So just how old are these people supposed to be, anyway? I’ve never quite understood that. They would seem to be around 50, yet they are both apparently retired?
I retired in January and had some small trips and activities planned while I could physically do them. NOT! Fell and jacked up my back, got some damn virus that wiped me out for most of Feb. Diagnosed with acid re-flux. But I have a nice property in the country that keeps me busy, have a few driveway and fire ring visits with friends-at a proper distance-, getting my body back on track. So, its not at all what I envisioned, buy it is what I/we have. A good friend reminded of the stages of grieving we go through and I am definitely in that process. I wish all of you well.
You and the family will be OK, Arlo. It’s all about Karma and because the family has heeded guidance and established good defenses.
Karma laced up in 2019 and threw down. Basically, it was “OK World (and you in particular U.S.), you seem to be unable to rake a hint as you gradually destroy yourselves and the earth. So, try wearing this steel toed boot where a boot is not meant to be worn.”
Start with race baiters who will work to get incompetent leaders in place. They will mix it up and cause confusion in dealing with crazy dictators who have lots of power to destroy. Add some abuse of natural resources and animal life that will be instrumental in transmitting a deadly disease, and compound it with one of the worst economic downturns in decades.
Turn up the meteorological problems to include rising waters, heat waves, wildfires, and more. Contemplating if an earthquake, volcano eruption or tsunami is necessary.
To top it off, the red states will get one of the worst Saharan dust storms in 15 years although it does make for spectacular sunsets. Try to Breathe deeply as you wolf down more high sodium fattening nutrientless food types.
Those of you who are sane…hang in there until the housecleaning is done although it never is completely finished. Maybe 2 more years for the twits to get the message.
———- Now, insert here something about the writing on the wall and moving on
I’d rather spend some time home with my husband and trying to catch up on long undone housework as husband likes to be out all day, every day at Walmart, MicroCenter, Home Depot, Lowes, Michaels crafts or Joann’s fabrics normally and I get no work done than get sick and be ill or dead (we are both high risk). I just finally managed to deal with storing away 2019 records and archiving 2019 computer records. Next I hope to give the house a good cleaning that I never time to do. We are eating home, of course, something I prefer to do and we are saving a lot of money between eating home and not going out shopping.
Dirty Dragon over 4 years ago
But now it’s time for “Double Jeopardy!”…
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 4 years ago
Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
wjones over 4 years ago
And then there’s the dark side.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Halfway over and it seems like we haven’t even got started.
jamessveta over 4 years ago
If you don’t like where all of this is going you probably won’t like what’s coming next.
AlanM over 4 years ago
Today is day 179, the year won’t be half over until after day 183.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
You live in Mississippi, right? All is well! The danger is past! Your “leaders” say so!
NobodyAwesome Premium Member over 4 years ago
BTW, what makes people think that 2021 would be better? The underlying issues have not been fixed. Be it social, political, economic, or climate issues, there is very little true progress.
david_42 over 4 years ago
If I may paraphrase: Walk dogs, water garden.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 4 years ago
So just how old are these people supposed to be, anyway? I’ve never quite understood that. They would seem to be around 50, yet they are both apparently retired?
jonesbeltone over 4 years ago
I retired in January and had some small trips and activities planned while I could physically do them. NOT! Fell and jacked up my back, got some damn virus that wiped me out for most of Feb. Diagnosed with acid re-flux. But I have a nice property in the country that keeps me busy, have a few driveway and fire ring visits with friends-at a proper distance-, getting my body back on track. So, its not at all what I envisioned, buy it is what I/we have. A good friend reminded of the stages of grieving we go through and I am definitely in that process. I wish all of you well.
admiree2 over 4 years ago
You and the family will be OK, Arlo. It’s all about Karma and because the family has heeded guidance and established good defenses.
Karma laced up in 2019 and threw down. Basically, it was “OK World (and you in particular U.S.), you seem to be unable to rake a hint as you gradually destroy yourselves and the earth. So, try wearing this steel toed boot where a boot is not meant to be worn.”
Start with race baiters who will work to get incompetent leaders in place. They will mix it up and cause confusion in dealing with crazy dictators who have lots of power to destroy. Add some abuse of natural resources and animal life that will be instrumental in transmitting a deadly disease, and compound it with one of the worst economic downturns in decades.
Turn up the meteorological problems to include rising waters, heat waves, wildfires, and more. Contemplating if an earthquake, volcano eruption or tsunami is necessary.
To top it off, the red states will get one of the worst Saharan dust storms in 15 years although it does make for spectacular sunsets. Try to Breathe deeply as you wolf down more high sodium fattening nutrientless food types.
Those of you who are sane…hang in there until the housecleaning is done although it never is completely finished. Maybe 2 more years for the twits to get the message.
———- Now, insert here something about the writing on the wall and moving on
Thechildinme over 4 years ago
Grieving is for any loss in ones life, not just death.
Tyge over 4 years ago
2020 The year that wasn’t! 8^ (
khjalmarj over 4 years ago
This one I don’t understand. Is he saying, “This will all be over by Jan. 1!”? I don’t think so, Arlo!
mjpalmer over 4 years ago
good to look at the bright side
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
Death is a constant companion. Might as well be friends.
Oclvroadbikerider over 4 years ago
Half way over, by the calendar at least. Otherwise don’t bet on anything.
jerrodmason over 4 years ago
If you think all of the hoopla is about public health and not about politics, you’re not paying attention.
BC in NC Premium Member over 4 years ago
New Zealand’s looking pretty darn good in general but especially right now.
donwestonmysteries over 4 years ago
On the other hand we still have six months left and then 2021.
mikeywilly over 4 years ago
July 1st ends the 1st half.
KEA over 4 years ago
doesn’t mean 2021 won’t be worse
mafastore over 4 years ago
I’d rather spend some time home with my husband and trying to catch up on long undone housework as husband likes to be out all day, every day at Walmart, MicroCenter, Home Depot, Lowes, Michaels crafts or Joann’s fabrics normally and I get no work done than get sick and be ill or dead (we are both high risk). I just finally managed to deal with storing away 2019 records and archiving 2019 computer records. Next I hope to give the house a good cleaning that I never time to do. We are eating home, of course, something I prefer to do and we are saving a lot of money between eating home and not going out shopping.