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nolabear

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134. You guys have been through it. I'm so sorry.

Reply to rwsanders (Reply #132)

Mon Sep 14, 2020, 01:25 PM

Sep 2020

Uncertainty is the worst thing. If we felt safer it wouldn’t be good but it would be better.

Hang in there.

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Life is just beating the crap out of me right now. [View all] nolabear Sep 2020 OP

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