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96. " As long as there is breath in this body ... "

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 10:54 AM

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Going to a rally @ noon today myself.

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You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all] hamsterjill Yesterday OP

Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms Yesterday #1

Damn straight! hamsterjill Yesterday #7

You speak for me. flashman13 Yesterday #12

Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar Yesterday #2

Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #8

I get you. blogslug Yesterday #3

I know. hamsterjill Yesterday #9

OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 22 hrs ago #55

Agreed. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #60

I wish one of his victims could verbally confront him in front of the camaras Ponietz 3 hrs ago #100

I'm way past... 2naSalit Yesterday #4

You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #6

Moving away... 2naSalit Yesterday #11

Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 23 hrs ago #42

Indeed... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #59

It is. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #61

Like Faux pas Yesterday #5

Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #10

Yep Faux pas Yesterday #14

Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 23 hrs ago #44

That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #62

For sure Faux pas 16 hrs ago #88

K&R orangecrush Yesterday #13

Word irisblue Yesterday #15

I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia Yesterday #16

We know how to fight. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #63

Exactly! Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #92

Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope Yesterday #17

Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 Yesterday #18

I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate Yesterday #19

I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill Yesterday #21

Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 23 hrs ago #43

Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #78

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I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that Ponietz Yesterday #20

Damn straight! hamsterjill Yesterday #22

I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz Yesterday #36

Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #38

Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 Yesterday #23

When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #64

Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 20 hrs ago #70

We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 20 hrs ago #71

It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats Yesterday #24

totally hear you Kali Yesterday #25

I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational Yesterday #26

Good job otchmoson Yesterday #27

Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #28

My own war cry. ChazInAz 3 hrs ago #99

Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica Yesterday #29

Speak!! angrychair Yesterday #30

I know! hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #41

We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz Yesterday #31

My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 23 hrs ago #39

It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #80

The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #79

That's the way to do it! kooth Yesterday #32

Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #81

hey girl Skittles Yesterday #33

Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #65

This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad Yesterday #34

Thanks. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #66

Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe Yesterday #35

Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #37

Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 23 hrs ago #40

Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 23 hrs ago #45

Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 23 hrs ago #46

Righteous rant! calimary 23 hrs ago #47

Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 23 hrs ago #48

Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 23 hrs ago #49

Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 23 hrs ago #50

Yep! DownriverDem 23 hrs ago #51

I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #52

Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 22 hrs ago #53

I hear you. MLAA 22 hrs ago #54

I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #57

A great OP malaise 22 hrs ago #58

Same here stillspkg 22 hrs ago #67

Feel the same Tree Lady 21 hrs ago #68

With you Wild blueberry 21 hrs ago #69

I love you! bluescribbler 20 hrs ago #72

And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #73

You are smart samplegirl 18 hrs ago #74

Reaching our limit KT2000 18 hrs ago #75

Great story and post Traildogbob 18 hrs ago #76

Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 18 hrs ago #77

Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 17 hrs ago #82

I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #84

Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 17 hrs ago #83

And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #89

Roar. mr715 17 hrs ago #85

Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 17 hrs ago #86

Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 17 hrs ago #87

Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 15 hrs ago #90

I get ya chuck-o-duck 13 hrs ago #91

I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 11 hrs ago #93

Those beeps are too much for anyone!!! hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #95

Great post and responses. DU Strong! Evolve Dammit 7 hrs ago #94

" As long as there is breath in this body ... " Botany 4 hrs ago #96

Unfortunately, for the majority of the population dlk 3 hrs ago #97

Boy that's the truth. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #98

I just had a conversation, Woodwizard 2 hrs ago #103

;-{)... Goonch 3 hrs ago #101

I'm 77 years old and I want my golden years back. I feel like I've been robbed and by the American people. Walleye 2 hrs ago #102

I can relate. pandr32 1 hr ago #104

K&R mvd 15 min ago #105