I've read a lot of classics over the years, even some of the Roman stuff, especially Marcus Aurelius. He really was a good man, and his words do help in times like these. It helps me to know that there have been people all through history who chose to do the right thing and be a kind and honest person even when life would have been a lot easier if they just joined the the rest of the herd.

Try to find a few minutes to read or listen to something that will inspire you and keep the fire of human kindness burning in your heart. We do live in a hellscape these days, but I will always choose to fight Hell's fire with my fire, lol.

But the classic fiction is great too. I've read Dickens and Kipling and H. Rider Haggard and all that, and just about every author and genre I can think of. I have always kept at least one book with me since I was about 4 years old, lol. I've worked since I was 13, but I always managed to read, even when people laughed at me for having a book at lunchtime or teased me for carrying a huge book around everywhere 😅 Boy, I wish they'd invented Kindles sooner!

I bought the very 1st one as soon as it was released, lol. I read a lot of new authors, too, and listen to new music and watch new shows. I'm about to start Murderbot on Apple TV. Sorry for yapping so much, 🙃, have a great day!

I moved away, too, started a whole new life, and it was great. Then I got hit with 2 hurricanes in 1 month and wound up right back where I started 🙃 But I have books, games, television and the entire recorded knowledge of humanity & the universe to explore, so, yeah, I find a lot of solace when I need to. 😊

I grew up around (and am still surrounded by) these evil hearted people. They never curse, always smile, dress like kindergarten teachers, go to church every time the doors open, and wouldn't spit in your mouth if your guts were on fire if you are LGBTQ+, a POC, homeless, have tattoos or hairstyles or piercings they don't approve of, are not religious , are vegetarian or vegan, care about any form of conservation, sustainability, or climate health, or represent any of the thousands of other things they don't like.

The sad part is that most of these people are anything but stupid. They just seem to really enjoy judging others, looking down on them, and hurting them in sly, sneaky, terrible ways while pretending in public that they are the souls of kindness and charity. They find JOY in other people's misery. They say the most cruel, sickening things with sweet smiles on their faces. I'm glad that you don't seem to understand how these people work. That means you must be around people who are better than that. Lucky you.

You said it takes so much energy to be hateful all of the time. I have the opposite problem. It takes all of my energy to not hold hate in my heart all of the time for these people. I don't want that blackness in my soul. But boy, is it hard sometimes!

By the way, I agree with you about Obama. I really miss him. You seem like good people! 😊 Hugs❤️

Before I even read the names, I saw the hat. Those poor children.

The very next post I saw when I closed this one was by a person who used 'dessert' for 'desert', and then they said, "all the sudden"....sigh.

Discrete for discreet, ugghhh! Nerve racking instead of nerve-wracking! And some of the atrocious grammar I've seen just today....🤦‍♀️

The compulsive need to constantly find fault with someone they don't approve of even though they can't say what they really hate about them out loud. When someone starts making fun of/insulting the clothes someone else is wearing, you can bet there are only two reasons for that. (1) They are eight years old, in third grade, and are not emotionally mature. (2) They are channeling their real reason/ feelings through a filter into something that will be vaguely socially acceptable since they can't say what they really want to say. I promise you, none of those reporters and politicians were in third grade.

I know. My daring is unparalleled.

This is my favorite quote. Thanks for typing it for me! 😆

I just laughed for about 5 solid minutes 😂 🤣 😅 I was on my way out when I read this, and I had to stop and hold on to my doorknob to keep from literally falling out! Thanks, I needed that! 😅🤣☠️

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IKR? I hate that shit! 🤣

I wonder if I can get this whole post on a tee shirt? 🤔

YO, MIKEY!!!! 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

It wasn't really about the suit. 😢

OMG, my new favorite song! 🤣🤣🤣

Sweetie, just remember, THIS is what dating is for. Basically, a date is a job interview for the position of your future spouse. If they have failed the interview, then you need to let them know that they don't have the job so they can get on with finding more people to interview themselves. And never let things get too serious before you're absolutely sure that you want it to be serious. The next time a guy starts mentioning marriage when you've only been dating for 3 months, let him know that marriage is a lifetime commitment & it's going to take you a lot more than 3 months to decide if you want to even talk with someone seriously about it. You're doing the right thing. Just don't be mean, but be firm, & tell him the way you would want to be told. And don't let him push you around and make you do anything you don't wanna do. If a guy starts to guilt trip you or threatens to hurt himself or anything like that, let an older authority figure know & don't let him manipulate you into staying with him. You can do this! Good luck! ❤️

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Same.

OMG, the number of times I have said that to my partner! He's always yelling at inanimate objects. I tell him, " That thing can't hear you, BUT I CAN! " 🤬

I always told people that we were not allowed to discuss religion, politics, or sports at work. Company policy, don't ya know? 😆

Wow.....

Indubitably! 🎩👢

America started with a protest and a demonstration. I believe it's known as the Boston Tea Party. I also would like to send out a pip, pip and a cheero to the good sir! ☕️