Calling Republican Senators....

I recently compiled a list of Republican Senators (around 10) to call and leave messages on their voice mails or speak with their staff (if they answer) regarding Social Security. I was off yesterday so I made the calls.

I'll copy and paste the email I sent to my friend and family group:

Hi All,😀

I'd like to encourage you to call Republican Senators who aren't completely Trump sycophants and enablers (that I know of). I'll have a list with phone numbers at the bottom of this email.

The issue I'd like to address at this time is Social Security. Recently, Musk called it a Ponzi Scheme. I've been working since I was 16 y.o. Over these many years, money has been taken out of my paychecks (as is the case with most of you). This is not an entitlement! When I hear people say that it's incredibly upsetting. This is my money that I've put into the system.

I already know exactly what I'm going to say (on either their voice mails or to their staff). I think it's important to mention that while you're not technically their constituent, ultimately their support (or lack of support) could have a direct impact.

It would be wonderful if you are able to set aside some time to make these calls! The first numbers are their Washington offices and the second numbers are their local offices.

Thank you!

Capito, Shelly - W. VA - 202-224-6472/304-343-5372
Cassidy, Bill - Louisiana - 202-224-5824/318-798-8473
Collins, Susan - Maine - 202-224-2523/907-271-3735
Cornyn, John - TX - 202-224-2934/512-469-6034
Ernst, Joni - Iowa - 202-224-3254/515-284-4574
Grassley, Chuck - Iowa - 202-224-3744/319-363-6832
Lankford, James - OK - 202-224-5754/405-231-4941
Murkowski, Lisa - Alaska - 202-224-6665/907-271-3735
Thune, John - S. Dakota 202-224-2321/605-225-8823
Tillis, Thom -N. Carolina - 202-224-6342/919-856-4630

I'm in a Blue State, California....

My Representative is Ted Lieu and my Senators are Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla......I'll call their offices to express my concern about Social Security.....But they are already doing what they can.

I just officially retired last year at 66 1/2 and Social Security is my main income. I still substitute teach but I HAVE to have my SS to live......And I've put into it since I was 16 y.o.!

I'm hoping all DU'ers will call their representatives as well. Especially those in Red States.
There's a long list of MAJOR concerns. I realize Social Security is just one of them. Somehow we need to create a groundswell...

I'm not very articulate this morning because I just feel so down (as do all of my friends - I mean we're bordering on depression).

I think I'll call other U.S. Senators' offices too (Lisa Murkowski, John Cornyn - I was born and raised in TX)....

If you've taken any offense in this post, please don't pile on me. I'm pretty fragile....

If a classic movie was done with an actor/actress from

today's timeline, who would you chose to play the part?

I'll go first:

It's A Wonderful Life: George Bailey - Tom Hanks

(And I'm not saying anything should be remade or anything like that. This is just for fun)....

I'm rooting for the Bills...

The challenge is one of my best friends is a major K.C. fan. Hell, I am too. I'd just like to see the bills finally win a super bowl.

We'll probably be watching the game together so i'm going to need to keep my real feelings in check.....

Book: Bringers of the Dawn...

I read this book while 9/11 was happening!

It blew my mind. I have no idea where my book is now. I don't have room to have all of my books out in my small space so it's in a box somewhere in one of my closets. The book spoke about 9/11 and was written in 1992.

Is anyone familiar with this book? if so, do you know what chapter and what page she (I think it's channeled by Barbara Marciniak from The Pleiadians) talked about 9/11?

Thanks for any help ....

Automatic Writing (creativity)....

Does anyone have any techniques to help stimulate this process? (I'll also post in the Lounge).

Thanks....

Automatic writing (creative)........

Does anyone have any techniques to help stimulate this process? (I'll also post in the Spirituality forum)..

Thanks....

Even though I'm in an area that's normally safe (from the fires)

I just got back from gassing up the car and getting cash from the ATM......And, as mentioned before, my go-bag is ready.....

My friend and I saw Jill Biden today at

the Century City Plaza shopping complex!

We were walking (it's outdoors) towards the movie theatre and she and her security agents walked right passed us. I looked right at her and thought to myself, "man that looks like Jill Biden!" Sure enough, my friend grabbed my arm and said "That's Jill Biden!" She was walking kind of fast and had probably around six-seven security people with her.

A thrill for both of us....

Alight to all you Beatle fan DU'ers.....