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August 4, 2019

What was a wee bit consoling were the photos of the guy passing out free pizza slices

to the folks standing in a VERY long line, waiting to donate blood. And the photo of the two big packs of water bottles for some rehydration from standing in the hot sun in that VERY long line, waiting to donate blood.

Blessings on those people. They're adding a little bit of light to an incredibly gloomy day. Angels among us. Living up to the sage advice Mr. Rogers' mother told him when he was little: "Look for the helpers."

When you donate blood, you are REALLY giving of yourself. At the most basic.

August 4, 2019

One would hope.

August 4, 2019

Just remember, many of them are the same jerks who claim they're "pro-life."

But they're okay with this domestic terrorism because heaven forbid somebody keep us from getting guns.

August 4, 2019

YES. "Look for the helpers." Simple advice, but so wise. And possibly life-saving.

Watching the pizza guy passing slices out, and seeing the bottled water donations, that kind of thing shows you there are still angels in our midst.

A comfort, however small, to know those gestures haven't died out completely.

August 3, 2019

That's what I'm extra wary about.

Just because they hate trump DOES NOT mean they’ve seen the light.

We must not allow ourselves to be fooled.

August 3, 2019

Dayum! You had me braced for one of those reveals

where Rick Wilson sheds his skin and goes back to being the typical horrible republi-CON.

Rick Wilson is one of quite a few “reformed” or “rehabilitated” former GOPers who couldn’t stay in the fold because they were disgusted by trump. One wants to think they’ve genuinely seen the light and come to their senses, and renounced that shitty party and its glorification of selfishness and greed. And I believe in redemption. But I’m growing uncomfortable with the idea of trusting them. I find myself wondering how quickly folks like him will revert back to their lizard-brain selves after trump is finally gone.

I’m hesitant to drop my guard.

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About calimary

Female. Retired. Wife-Mom-Grandma. Approx. 30 years in broadcasting, at least 20 of those in news biz. Taurus. Loves chocolate - preferably without nuts or cocoanut. Animal lover. Rock-hound from pre-school age. Proud Democrat for life. Ardent environmentalist and pro-choicer. Hoping to use my skills set for the greater good. Still married to the same guy for 40+ years. Probably because he's a proud Democrat, too. Penmanship absolutely stinks, so I'm glad I'm a fast typist! I will always love Hillary and she will always be my President.
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