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Sorry for your troubles!! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #1
Oh Nola so sorry...I feel very down also...we are unemployed. I have Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #2
I'm sorry you're struggling too. Yes, one step at a time! nolabear Sep 2020 #18
My daughter's fiancee is a computer guy...they are doing well. She is an accountant. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #51
Good! Our sons unfortunately are in human contact fields. nolabear Sep 2020 #64
Best wishes for your family...my son works for autos and is in a plant everyday...his Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #131
They will both always have jobs. Accountants are in short supply in most places. PatrickforO Sep 2020 #105
It is a tough major. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #130
Just a couple more days with the smoke but i hear you, after isolation from covid all this time, LizBeth Sep 2020 #3
❤️❤️❤️ I know I'm no lone soldier here. I am SO pissed at 45 and ilk. nolabear Sep 2020 #19
Right. With you on both counts. What really pisses me off is pretending Portland was being burned to LizBeth Sep 2020 #39
I am so sorry for what you are going through. FM123 Sep 2020 #4
With you in spirit. ZZenith Sep 2020 #5
No, it's a LOT of help. The biggest tragedy is we're so divided. nolabear Sep 2020 #22
"That monster has made it permissible to believe hate, not love, is strength." renate Sep 2020 #30
We are going to outlive that ideology, you and I. ZZenith Sep 2020 #35
Together. ❤️ nolabear Sep 2020 #37
I love you nolabear! cilla4progress Sep 2020 #6
Absolutely! I grew up in NO and area but am in Edmonds. nolabear Sep 2020 #24
I hear you cilla4progress Sep 2020 #28
I live just across the ferry from you, wishing you well nolabear RainCaster Sep 2020 #46
I feel for you,NolaBear. True Blue American Sep 2020 #76
Seriously, this year has been fucking bullshit. Initech Sep 2020 #7
Rachel says it's really bad. triron Sep 2020 #96
I just want to know that there's going to be light at the end of the tunnel. Initech Sep 2020 #100
I've heard people say 2020 is the lost year. Certainly looking that way. captain queeg Sep 2020 #8
God knows! We'd better pull this off. nolabear Sep 2020 #25
Oh, honey. peacefreak2.0 Sep 2020 #9
(((((((nolabear))))))))) I am so sorry for all that you are going through. I am glad that you know niyad Sep 2020 #10
LOL! We'll form a gang. The Old, the Naked and the Pissed Off! nolabear Sep 2020 #26
One of our very talented graphics designers or artists here on DU could make a very clever niyad Sep 2020 #48
Ohhhh yeah! The Wrinkled Rage! 🤣 nolabear Sep 2020 #81
I am sooooooo glad that I had put down my coffee! niyad Sep 2020 #84
Abso-fucking-lutely. nolabear Sep 2020 #86
Done! niyad Sep 2020 #89
Do not forget the True Blue American Sep 2020 #77
It's like you know me. 🤣 nolabear Sep 2020 #82
Soul mates True Blue American Sep 2020 #123
Oh my goodness, Akacia Sep 2020 #124
Now you know! True Blue American Sep 2020 #126
god damn...that's a rough road... stillcool Sep 2020 #11
just damn the COVID all to hell! handmade34 Sep 2020 #12
See posts 21 and 26. Glad you will be joining us! niyad Sep 2020 #45
... spanone Sep 2020 #13
Life just sucks right now for so many of us. Ohiogal Sep 2020 #14
I'm so sorry. With your love and talent with the Boomerproud Sep 2020 #15
Oh I am so sorry you're alone! Mr Bear is such a good co-captive. nolabear Sep 2020 #29
Do whatever you need to do for your health and sanity. But know that you are not alone. DU is niyad Sep 2020 #38
Feel free snowybirdie Sep 2020 #16
I'm in the PNW too ribrepin Sep 2020 #17
It's some shit, innit? 🤬 nolabear Sep 2020 #31
I am so sorry for all that is on your plate. madaboutharry Sep 2020 #20
❤️❤️ nolabear Sep 2020 #32
I think we are onto something with this idea of cilla4progress Sep 2020 #21
HELLS YES! nolabear Sep 2020 #33
Absolutely! Nola suggests The Old, The Naked and Pissed Off Gang. Or maybe Coven of Caustic Crones. niyad Sep 2020 #44
Love it! cilla4progress Sep 2020 #91
Nola suggested Wrinkled Rage, which I love (see the call for artists). AKAs would work well. niyad Sep 2020 #92
Trust me, you do not want to see me naked! Initech Sep 2020 #68
I live in Florida and I feel we are all on our own to fight this virus. katmondoo Sep 2020 #23
Everything you said is correct I live in Florida too. Oppaloopa Sep 2020 #34
That must be dreadful. Honestly I love FL in many ways nolabear Sep 2020 #36
Michael Bloomberg True Blue American Sep 2020 #80
Helps to get it out. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #27
So sorry you are going through all this and having the air quality from the fire. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #40
I'm glad you have Du for support deek Sep 2020 #41
Holy moly MLAA Sep 2020 #42
Hang in there! It's been tough for a lot of us. Together we will get through it! CaptainTruth Sep 2020 #43
Get it out! ancianita Sep 2020 #47
I'm so very mzmolly Sep 2020 #49
We are in this with you Leith Sep 2020 #50
What an excellent idea, Leith Hekate Sep 2020 #99
Here's a hug just for you democrank Sep 2020 #52
Oh nolabear. I get it. MontanaMama Sep 2020 #53
Good vibes sent your way, nolabear! Heartstrings Sep 2020 #54
Nolabear I am so sorry thinkingagain Sep 2020 #55
So sorry, nolabear. gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #56
nolabear Coyote45 Sep 2020 #57
This is too sad malaise Sep 2020 #58
WOW, nolabear - Life is just dumping on you. Totally Tunsie Sep 2020 #59
If it helps nolabear, know that you are not alone. sarge43 Sep 2020 #60
I am so sorry, nolabear. CottonBear Sep 2020 #61
I'm so sorry to hear what you've been going through. pnwmom Sep 2020 #62
My God, I feel ya, Nolly Doll! Trueblue Texan Sep 2020 #63
Y'all have no idea how wonderful this is. People who need people nolabear Sep 2020 #65
The MFA work might be too difficult to do right now, or it might not and could be helpful. CTyankee Sep 2020 #66
I hear you. Joinfortmill Sep 2020 #67
Oh, I Am So Very Sorry DarthDem Sep 2020 #69
i spent 5 yrs as a hospice volunteer. 4 on the in patient unit, w my bulldogge. ihas2stinkyfeet Sep 2020 #70
Well, at least you still have your sense of humor. llmart Sep 2020 #71
Bingo! hamsterjill Sep 2020 #110
I only retired two years ago... llmart Sep 2020 #133
I agree. We've worked so long and so hard for this? nolabear Sep 2020 #121
F*ck Covid SallyHemmings Sep 2020 #72
Here's a tip regarding the air quality in your house. Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #73
Walk through the door and when you see the condor, kick him here it counts. NSFW TheBlackAdder Sep 2020 #74
What the actual fuck WAS that??? nolabear Sep 2020 #83
That was GREAT!!! mnhtnbb Sep 2020 #87
A Million Ways to Die in the West. nt Ilsa Sep 2020 #88
Thanks. I am definitely looking it up. nolabear Sep 2020 #90
Whoa! lillypaddle Sep 2020 #75
They damn well better. I remind myself daily we're lucky. nolabear Sep 2020 #85
Fuck covid. Laha Sep 2020 #78
I'm sorry, nolabear LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #79
Dont feel alone MFM008 Sep 2020 #93
Hey I think I saw you on Twitter! nolabear Sep 2020 #94
you probably did MFM008 Sep 2020 #114
Doing the Lord's work. 🤣 nolabear Sep 2020 #118
public service announcement: you can turn any box fan into a hepa filter for better air. Grasswire2 Sep 2020 #95
Good call! nolabear Sep 2020 #97
I'm 72 and feeling pretty much as you. Agreeing totally. demigoddess Sep 2020 #98
Tell me about your writing. I am so glad to hear you started your MFA in writing... Hekate Sep 2020 #101
Sorry to hear of all the difficulties you face. Life can be hard even in the best of times, but Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2020 #102
I hear you mercuryblues Sep 2020 #103
Not much to add except I feel ya! I'm in a foul mood myself... Phentex Sep 2020 #104
I am so sorry UpInArms Sep 2020 #106
those are vivid accounts of your inner circle. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #107
I'm so sorry, Nolabear. Niagara Sep 2020 #108
Sorry to hear this, Please Hang in There. Stuart G Sep 2020 #109
We'll make it. We're tough. But none of us deserves this. nolabear Sep 2020 #112
Someone sent me a meme today. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #111
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ nolabear Sep 2020 #113
I hear you and I'm sorry for what you are going through. My whole life changed too because Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #115
Hey nolabear, MANY MANY virtual hugs. calimary Sep 2020 #116
I'm actually teaching writing via Zoom next month. nolabear Sep 2020 #120
And it can help take your mind off your troubles. calimary Sep 2020 #128
Sending you and yours love from Texas. We will successfully survive Trump and Covid ... marble falls Sep 2020 #117
I know it's not much to help but Withywindle Sep 2020 #119
Still recent to DU, but begun to recognize names... electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #122
Omg, you sure are the in the thick of it 😩 secondwind Sep 2020 #125
Great Ted Talk! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2020 #127
Can't even imagine it. Some people are just given OregonBlue Sep 2020 #129
Its just that kind of year. rwsanders Sep 2020 #132
You guys have been through it. I'm so sorry. nolabear Sep 2020 #134
Thanks. rwsanders Sep 2020 #135
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