Has this summer seemed long and tiring to anyone else?

[redstatebluegirl]

It has just been brutal on my anxiety level. I talked to my doctor about it the other day, she said I was not alone. Hopefully limiting my time online and watching news will lower it some. I just wish Mr. Mueller would hurry up......

[Vinca]

1. I had my annual gyn check-up the other day and the doctor and I spent most of the visit

bitching about Trump. She's a woman of color and mentioned she was worried for her son. She advised me to stop watching so much news. LOL.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. Yep that is what mine said to me.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. It has been warmer this time around in Minnesota.

As far as temperatures go. I have noticed that and very little rain. Lawns are drying out.

[redstatebluegirl]

4. It is raining like mad here in Oklahoma in August.

Normally the whole state is on fire this time of year and my lawn and garden are dead.

[SummerSnow]

5. It's been a long hot summer

[leftieNanner]

6. Yes, RSBG, it has been a brutal summer

We live in an area surrounded by wildfires. We are fortunate that our own town has not gone up in flames, but the smoke has been hideous. We have had 17 days with hazardous air quality and that has added to the oppression that I feel. I was getting sucked into the vortex of all of the bad news out of the White House and it was awful. So I have limited my online time and I have decided that obsessing over the Orange One's antics were not helping me.

We have a toxic Repuglican Congressman (Greg Walden) and I have taken my anger and energy and turned it into efforts working to elect Jamie McLeod-Skinner to take his place.

And find things that make you laugh! Take care of yourself. We need your spirit.

[redstatebluegirl]

8. Thank you, I've been watching Bullwinkle cartoons today since I am off work.

[leftieNanner]

9. LOL

"Watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat."

Just watch out for Boris and Natasha.

[SammyWinstonJack]

32. Natasha's in the WH.

[leftieNanner]

10. May I also recommend this from another DU Post

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=1109794

It made me howl!

[KT2000]

29. too funny

the olive and cherry pits finished me off!

[avebury]

26. Where have you found the Bullwinkle cartoons?

Hopefully no on cable or satellite as I cut the cord on them a while back.

I love fractured fairytales and Sherman & Mr. Peabody.

[redstatebluegirl]

31. We got dvds for ourselves for Christmas.

Best money we ever spent 😊

[ZZenith]

11. Greg Walden is truly awful, isn't he.

We are spoiled by Defazio, but you have my sincere condolences.

Last year the smoke was dreadful here. The rains are coming - hang on!

[leftieNanner]

13. Yes, he is.

I emailed him a question about something (probably ACA/medical related) a few years ago and several months later I received a staff-written letter with some mumbo jumbo BS answer. It had several grammar errors in it, so I corrected it with a red pen and mailed it back. I guess that was on the passive-aggressive side of things, but it felt good!

We are hoping that Jamie can reach the voters in Eastern Oregon - she's from there - but I don't know. We are working hard.

[ZZenith]

15. Passive aggression

Is how we’re going to win this thing!

[leftieNanner]

17. ANYTHING that works!

Where are you in Oregon? We live in Ashland.

[ZZenith]

18. Up the road

In Springfield.

My wife and her sister had tickets to the Shakespeare Festival a few weeks back but decided to stay in Brandon instead, so thick was the smoke where you are. We love your town.

[leftieNanner]

19. We love it here too

except for the smoky summers. We are Bay Area transplants. Retired now. My daughters played basketball at Ashland High School and I think we played in Springfield. I miss those days. Now they are both out of college and on their own. Sadly, when I told them that they could go to college anywhere, they DID! Both of them are now on the East Coast. Little rats.

[ZZenith]

20. Why anyone would voluntarily leave Oregon

Remains one of life’s great mysteries.

[leftieNanner]

21. I miss some things about California

but I can always go visit!

Cheers to you too!

[ZZenith]

22. I know the restaurant selection in San Francisco

Is slightly better than in Ashland.

[leftieNanner]

23. I grew up in San Francisco

My Dad was a real foodie.

I miss special friends, the Zoo, and being able to attend Warriors and Giants games.

[ZZenith]

24. Candlestick!

Coldest place on earth!

[leftieNanner]

25. YES!

I remember one night sitting on the first base line wearing:

ski cap
down jacket
heavy gloves

and legs covered by a down sleeping bag.

Summer baseball in San Francisco!

[ZZenith]

28. Suddenly this summer doesn't seem so long and tiring!

Thanks!

[Different Drummer]

7. Hot and dry here in Georgia.

I'm okay with that since I prefer heat to cold.

[SallyHemmings]

12. Traitoritis....penicillin won't cure it.

During my annual check up, when asked about my overall well being, I mentioned the Traitor. He told me to limit my exposure to the news. The rude heat or rain in the Philly ‘burbs have limited my opportunity to ride my bike. No, you are not alone. November will be here soon,

[workinclasszero]

14. Yes

Hot and dry as well.

But those features of this summer are only going to get worse with climate change.

[eleny]

16. I've stayed very busy around our house

I've made several quarts of pickles and plan on making more. Then I started on my yearly salsa canning fest. 17 quarts so far. I need to make one more batch and then it's on to making jam. I've got fresh frozen peaches and plums that I'm hoping will make a nice combo jam. And fingers crossed that stevia will make a good flavor like it does with blueberries.

Also, I've always got a good book on the beside table to keep me busy. And we also subscribed to Acorn TV so I can watch British tv shows. Mysteries are my fave.

I like to sew and crochet but haven't felt the urge at all this summer. But with autumn on the horizon I've got some little projects planned.

If I don't take action to keep occupied I could have the tv or Free Speech TV or WCPT radio on all damned day. Not good. Better I engage in nurturing activities. Even taking a walk, which is free, is better than non stop "breaking news". Meh to that.

Good luck taking charge of your time and that you feel better real soon.

[Blue_true]

27. I am looking ahead.

I just finished two projects and have pretty much got a third to the point where I am ready to start up another company in 4-6 months. So for me, being focused on those things has helped tremendously. I also like to experiment in the kitchen with food, trying different and unique combinations of techniques, seasonings, preparation techniques, that helps during times when I am at home reading or watching news feeds. And lastly, I stopped reading most Trump tweets a few months ago and I never watch him on television.

[Snotcicles]

30. This past year has been the longest decade of my life. nt