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KT2000

(22,114 posts)
75. Reaching our limit
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:32 PM
11 hrs ago

also comes out when people encroach on us. Rude behavior, which has become more normal, is not just about intolerable. My ver sweet neighbor had a blowout with a woman who parked her car in the do it yourself car wash while she went next door to do her laundry. Cars were lined up behind her. She was saving her space even though the laundry had empty spaces.
I almost made an issue of an old man using the last treadmill to hang his coat while he used another one. He was even going over his allotted time limit. I didn't say anything because I realized my reaction was out of the ordinary.

trump has encroached on our lives, and mental well-being and some of us are running out of room.

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Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 18 hrs ago #1
Damn straight! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #7
You speak for me. flashman13 17 hrs ago #12
Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 18 hrs ago #2
Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #8
I get you. blogslug 18 hrs ago #3
I know. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #9
OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #55
Agreed. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #60
I'm way past... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #4
You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #6
Moving away... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #11
Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 16 hrs ago #42
Indeed... 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #59
It is. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #61
Like Faux pas 18 hrs ago #5
Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #10
Yep Faux pas 17 hrs ago #14
Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 16 hrs ago #44
That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #62
For sure Faux pas 9 hrs ago #88
K&R orangecrush 17 hrs ago #13
Word irisblue 17 hrs ago #15
I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 17 hrs ago #16
We know how to fight. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #63
Exactly! Silver Gaia 5 hrs ago #92
Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 17 hrs ago #17
Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 17 hrs ago #18
I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 17 hrs ago #19
I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #21
Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 16 hrs ago #43
Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #78
Post removed Post removed 15 hrs ago #56
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 17 hrs ago #20
Damn straight! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #22
I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 16 hrs ago #36
Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #38
Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 17 hrs ago #23
When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #64
Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 13 hrs ago #70
We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 13 hrs ago #71
It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 17 hrs ago #24
totally hear you Kali 17 hrs ago #25
I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 17 hrs ago #26
Good job otchmoson 17 hrs ago #27
Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #28
Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 17 hrs ago #29
Speak!! angrychair 16 hrs ago #30
I know! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #41
We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 16 hrs ago #31
My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 16 hrs ago #39
It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #80
The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #79
That's the way to do it! kooth 16 hrs ago #32
Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #81
hey girl Skittles 16 hrs ago #33
Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #65
This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 16 hrs ago #34
Thanks. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #66
Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 16 hrs ago #35
Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 16 hrs ago #37
Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 16 hrs ago #40
Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 16 hrs ago #45
Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 16 hrs ago #46
Righteous rant! calimary 16 hrs ago #47
Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 16 hrs ago #48
Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 15 hrs ago #49
Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 15 hrs ago #50
Yep! DownriverDem 15 hrs ago #51
I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 15 hrs ago #52
Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 15 hrs ago #53
I hear you. MLAA 15 hrs ago #54
I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #57
A great OP malaise 15 hrs ago #58
Same here stillspkg 14 hrs ago #67
Feel the same Tree Lady 14 hrs ago #68
With you Wild blueberry 13 hrs ago #69
I love you! bluescribbler 12 hrs ago #72
And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #73
You are smart samplegirl 11 hrs ago #74
Reaching our limit KT2000 11 hrs ago #75
Great story and post Traildogbob 11 hrs ago #76
Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 11 hrs ago #77
Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 10 hrs ago #82
I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #84
Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 10 hrs ago #83
And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #89
Roar. mr715 9 hrs ago #85
Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 9 hrs ago #86
Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 9 hrs ago #87
Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 7 hrs ago #90
I get ya chuck-o-duck 6 hrs ago #91
I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 4 hrs ago #93
Those beeps are too much for anyone!!! hamsterjill 6 min ago #95
Great post and responses. DU Strong! Evolve Dammit 11 min ago #94
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