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Tickle

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33. I work at a detox, and

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:20 AM

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we've had layoff, because lots of grants are going away. Rumpy ran on stopping fentanyl deaths. It doesn't make much sense to take away from those of us trying to help.

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Well, for me, a semi retired 74 year old guy [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2 OP

Between Trump and climate change, the future does not look good. surfered Apr 2 #1

I never had kids FoxNewsSucks Apr 2 #4

I will be looking for more for that TalentAgency Apr 2 #2

When I was 11 years old I decided not to have kids. multigraincracker Apr 2 #3

Unless they can read about it in uncensored books, very young kids won't know what America once was elocs Apr 3 #21

I've been working on the same - not spending as much, etc. hamsterjill Apr 2 #5

Means I have to go back into part time Nursing was hoping to fully retir but not happening now🙃 FloridaBlues Apr 2 #6

How is Costco doing lately! wolfie001 Apr 2 #7

We were in our local Costco just yesterday, and the woman checking us out commented... 3catwoman3 Apr 2 #8

Comments like this help me sleep soundly at nite!!! Thanks wolfie001 Apr 2 #9

It seems busy as ever Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2 #12

People always need groceries wolfie001 Apr 3 #14

I've applied at Walmart and they clearly have their DEI program in place on their website. n/t elocs Apr 3 #24

That's good to hear wolfie001 Apr 3 #25

Every time we go it's packed Tree Lady Apr 3 #13

Great to hear! nt wolfie001 Apr 3 #15

I just paid off several debts. pfitz59 Apr 2 #10

So did I. calimary Apr 2 #11

Yep, there are those of us who need a bit of chocolate each day if possible. But I hear that will go up in price also. elocs Apr 3 #27

I may go ahead and splurge anyway. calimary Apr 3 #31

Of course that's the Full retirement age benefit wolfie001 Apr 3 #16

That Trumpism dies a spectacular & permanent death is a nice hope, but I fear the US is changed forever. elocs Apr 3 #26

There is a Costco about a half hour from my brother's house in Virginia DFW Apr 3 #17

I'm in mid-Michigan. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 3 #18

Quite the opposite in northern Virginia DFW Apr 3 #22

I feel sorry for the young people who are still old enough to remember what America once was elocs Apr 3 #19

Color me stupid DFW Apr 3 #23

Re your last remark. If I had a dime for every time my husband has said "Glad we're not young" recently, Vinca Apr 3 #20

I'm 65, thanks to RayGun I can't get full SS bennies until 67. CousinIT Apr 3 #28

They're going to kill me anyway, The Madcap Apr 3 #29

Save save save Johnny2X2X Apr 3 #30

Your kids and grandkids will be dealing with climate change Kaleva Friday #32

I work at a detox, and Tickle Friday #33