Inch by inch.

The older one gets, the more is taken, or given away to keep peace in the family. To lose one's dignity, whether intended or not moves the Senior to give up even trying to maintain dignity.  Hopelessness appears to be the next step.  Life seems to get sadder and sadder............marge

I'm set for the Holidays!

Just got a resupply of Potato Salad (must add mustard) and a big container of Gen. Tso's chicken!  What more could one want?  Oh yes, coffee!  And mini ice cream cones which I'm not supposed to binge on!  Sigh...........marge

May all of us

Celebrate our own Holiday and wish all the rest of different Holidays, to do the same..............marge

But not on a street corner after dark...

In the Dr.s office, in an empty waiting room except for one lonely person, lovely ladies at a dining table in the senior home, give us so many opportunities.  I love speaking to all of them and I have gotten so many wonderful replies!  Not one has scowled and told me to go away.  I encourage you if it doesn't make you uncomfortable, try it.  The rewards are innumerable.................marge

Seniors can be irritated children.

And because of their sizes, that can lead to serious injuries.  At the dinner table tonight that danger was brought close to home.  Two sports fans, liking different teams, both believing they were in the right, came close to blows.  They grasped fists across the table and pulled.  these tables must weigh 200 lbs. and it, for a second, was lifted off of the floor on one side.  I cussed the nearest one, got up and was invited to sit at a nearby table that has an empty seat.  Selfishly thinking of myself, you are taking the joy out of eating in the large dining room.  If I don't go there, I will miss all the wonderful residents with whom I get to chat.  Yes.  Aging does have its ups and downs I'm sorry to say.  May tomorrow be better..................marge

Maybe keep a spoon in your pocket.

There's no bruise on my side to confirm I fell but trust me I did cause it hurts!  I was letting the other ladies at their dinner table chat with my oversized pink gorilla. I call him 'George'.  I turned to fast to leave and tripped over my walker, with George in it.  I always try to fall softly, with no stiff arms.  Actually, there's not time to stiffen them!  Anyway, the point of this story is to NOT and I repeat NOT be holding a ripe banana in your downside hand.  The first half you eat with a spoon and the second half just normally................marge  PS.  Maybe the spoon in a pocket you WON"T fall on..............marge

Read the labels carefully!

No not pills, or over the counter meds, the tube of toothpaste.  Go ahead, laugh but I give you fair warning,  someone or company, is putting something in the toothpaste!  Recently, have your late-night eating habits changed?  I'm afraid mine have.  Now, sigh, every evening I brush my teeth, I get hungry, and having just eaten makes no difference.  So I eat and no, I won't re brush! It must be an evil plot, why, I'm not sure, It's either to give a boost to companies selling diet pills, or two, find it necessary to buy more toothpaste than previously needed. If you can come up with another thought, please, share it...................marge

I said it and I'm not taking my words back!

An early dinner was planned at my retirement home so many could go to a movie.  Herein comes the griping! Outside the dining room, were 30 or more Seniors with walkers or canes.  We are not the speediest group.  The buffet table was immediately inside the entrance.  The food choices were many.  I kicked into the 'griper' mode.  No, I don't know when it is going to happen.  I even yelled to the head lady in the crowd that the planning of the buffet tables was just plain stupid.  We were 'blocked' before we could even get into the dining room!  AAARRRGGGGHHHH!......marge                     Sorry.  I lost my cool and should have 'spouted' nicer!

Jim Bishop and Kellyanne Conway.

These two people in trumph's camp were born without any sense of integrity and basic humanness.  They are so poisonous I have a hard time even glimpsing them on TV.  What has become of us when we don't even seem to be aware of their blindness to any form of honesty and justness?  And now, the more difficult questions.  How and when are we going to be able to rid our Government of people like this?  what must we do, and we must, to remove them?  The honest way is always longer and harder............................marge

Emotional fatigue.

Let Mom keep her independence for as long as possible.  She may be frail and hard of hearing but this isn't her choice.  When you are not here, she orders food from the menu, cuts up her own meat and functions quite well.  We know you are tired of all the little things you must do and we do appreciate all of them. When you come to visit, first sigh, and then, with a big smile, come forward. Mom will love you even more...............marge

Our downfall.

Except for a rare life-saving occasion,  all the impatience we have is and will continue to be our downfall.  This is what keeps us from growing into better people.  Road rage, striking a child harder than even we expected to, making someone do something they have not properly been trained to do.  These are our pitfalls and many more.  We cannot win against impatience, we shouldn't even try....................marge

She is a super person.

I've admired this woman for many years and had the pleasure of sitting next to her at our local Commission meetings.  Through trial and tribulation, she always fought hard and fair. she was a winner, in every sense.  There is however a small chink in her armor.  I drove us to Plymouth, if I remember correctly, in her car.  When I came to brake, I almost had to use both feet on the brakes to then come to a rolling stop.  I nicely, of course, said she had better have her husband check them out. We did make it back safely I'm pleased to say.................marge

The wonderful therapists!

The physical therapists here are fantastic!  There are three regulars, Steve, PJ and Greg from Genesis Rehab.  For speech therapy, there is a wonderful lady named Perri!  She helps us to gain and retain our memories!  It is an enjoyable time to both improve our physical abilities and mental strengths.  This is so needed in a retirement home.  I'm glad we have these people here!................marge

To all the staff at Independence Village of Plymouth, Mi.

From the staff, to the ladies that steal all the dust from my room, those fairies that take away my dirty laundry and in an instant bring it back wonderfully clean to all those wonderful persons who wait on us in the dining room always with a smile and hearts of gold, to the chefs who prepare the food, I thank you, from the bottom of my heart.  All of you make the day nicer and nicely shorter..........................marge

Burn the children.

I must attack the Republicans as they could have, should have prevented the atrocities going on in the middle east.  The poisoning and burning of Kurdish children with horrible chemicals are so unacceptable I have trouble believing that it is happening.  But it is happening and you Senators, who support trumph have totally allowed it.  Have you no conscience, morals, or any feeling of caring for not just another human being but defenseless children?  I am so astounded by your lack of any humanness.  There just isn't any excuse.  If there is a Hell, may you go there and suffer as the Kurdish have.  You will totally deserve it!.....................marge

trumph bathes in it every day.

How can our Legislators face not just the U.S. but the world's democratic nations?  Every decent person in this world looks at trumph with total disgust!  Dead children, dead mutilated adults lying out in the open streets.  The heinous subhuman male living in the white is horrific beyond words.  There are also no words for the people in the Senate and those in trumph's cabinet who side with him.  You are rotten to the core!  There is not one good word to say about you.  May all of you meet the same justified painful fate as trumph.  The sooner the better!.......................marge

Doesn't always come in first!

We all sit and wait, for the right things to happen.  No more slow and steady wins the race.  Slow and steady gives trumph and his cronies time to weave the ongoing terrible web of deceit and thievery.  Are there any honest decent people running our country?  I have to believe no, or otherwise, they would have spoken up by now. Our Country just keeps getting sadder by the day.  Waiting until election day just gives the neer do wells more time to increase the damage to their fellow man and our country...............marge

Using the opportunity to visit.

At dinner time where I live, we all meet in the large dining room.  This is a time many of the residents in this retirement home, get to socialize.  The area is usually roped off until just before the food is served.  It would be nice if the residents could enter a few minutes before serving and enjoy the opportunity to spend time visiting with others.............marge

Independence Village of Plymouth, Mi.

The staff and all that work here are fantastic and I want them to know how appreciative I am.  Always a smile and more than likely a hello with it!  The amazing part, everyone knows my first name!  Rest assured I'm not the only one who feels this way.  I thank all of you!.............marge

Sometimes.

Sometimes I repeat myself.  I can't always remember what I wrote about several years ago.  So, please forgive me.  I'm going to assume it's all the fantastic information in my head flooding out, or, and this can't possibly be true, I'm a Senior!...........marge

Ask a football player.

If you are older like I am I have a bit of advice.  Watch several football games and concentrate on the guy with the ball or the tackler who misses him. Pay attention to how they all 'roll' as they are going down.  They don't stick out their arms to catch themselves.  They simply fall and when possible roll.  I swear by this.  Once I managed to fall out of the car even as I was planning to get out in the normal way but didn't!  No, I can't explain what happened.  I was as surprised as the person who was opening my door!  Go down as softly as you can.  Turn yourself into a crumbling heap.  It really does work!...........marge

Residents of Retirement homes.

Sadly, outsiders seem to assume that we all need their input to be happy.  We don't.  If I'm slow at ordering off of the menu, that's ok.  If we want your help in getting into the dining room chair, please wait until we ask for it.  I know that is hard because I've been guilty of being 'too helpful'.  Don't show up once or twice a week with plans to make our lives better.  We know where we're at and if we want your input.   Please remember though, we know you love us and our only wish is that you don't try so hard.  Just come and be a good friend or relative, no more...............marge

My Creative Writing Class-1953.

I was blogging back then but just realized it.  Great teacher.  Every student had a little notebook and we were told to write a thought down every day.  It wasn't easy and sometimes I cheated and had to write in it twice for the days I sloughed off!  I'm finally recognizing not only did it make us think, but it was good therapy.  Everyone should have a little book to write in on a daily basis.  Get in the habit.  It will open your mind......................marge

The darkness of night.

For me, it is a peaceful time.  I can open my window and hear no chaos, quality quiet time and take a breathful sigh.  Busy day thoughts have faded, all the necessary pills are taken and I don't have to go anywhere.  And when I do go to sleep, morning comes oh so soon!....................marge

Doldrums.

I don't know where I'm at. Somewhere between Dr.s appointments and napping.  Then a daughter calls and life becomes brighter................marge

Listen carefully.

We all spend many moments of our day, thinking about Trump.  Tonight, I think I've got it.  Notice Trump has said little about the Texas massacre.  I watched and listened to him for many months whether I wanted to or not.  Finally, the light came on.  His mental condition just doesn't allow for original thought.  Seriously.  Everything he responds to is just that, a response.  That is all he is capable of doing.  If he were to have a mike put in front of him with no word from anyone in the room, he would remain silent.  His brain is only capable of responding to what he always takes as an attack on him.  There is no originality programmed into his head.  He is a 'reactor'.  That is all he is capable of being.  Not only is this sad, but extremely dangerous.  Pay attention, listen, you will discover this for yourselves.  I don't think God can help us with this one,  We must do it ourselves and better sooner than later..............marge

I want Trump supporters to know.

You may know me or not.  You may even be family by marriage.  I will respect you as a human being but the relationship ends there.  I will give you comfort or aid if it is within my power but do not speak of Trump to me, I will turn and walk away. I cannot begin to understand why you would even consider supporting him.  He is by all psychiatric standards, certifiably not in any human's right mind.  He selfishly attempts to destroy anything or anyone whom he believes is trying to lower his self-esteem. He knows no other way.  Remember that.  He feels nothing for you and never will...............marge

Yum.

My high school classmates (class of '54) Are so missing out lol!  I've discovered, mostly out of boredom that Leo's Macaroni and Cheese mixed with their saurkraut is delicious! But I've advanced.  I now like rye bread, smothered in whipped cream cheese, topped with the kraut..  It lessens the tartness.  But onward and upward from Leo's and advancing to Pizza Hut!  A personal Pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and black olives.  As soon as I thaw the personal size pizza and try it with the 'kraut',  I'll let you know!  Unless you beat me to it!  But please, let me be first!..................marge

I know I'm repetitive but it's almost too late!

IN the name of God and anything that is holy, Congress, all those children, and adults that are being tortured and they are, you, are the ones and only you who can legally stop it. The whole world is seeing it. Good people in the U.S  are horrified and shamed by how you've led this country.  How, how can you continue down this path?  Have all of you who deny humanity totally lost your minds?  Are you really incapable of any conscience, compassion or awareness of what you are or have become?  In the name of Mercy, not tomorrow but tonight, do what you swore to do when you became a Congressman. Do you remember?  You took an oath to honor and protect us and keep us safe now and for future generations.  Are you human anymore?  Do you even know what it means to be human? I cannot help but hate you with a passion.  Right now you are the lowest of low.  You are not even worth spitting on..................marge

As I look at your picture and listen to you, apparently not.

To my former friend in Birmingham, Mi.  Yes, I said former. Your thinking when it comes to little children in concentration camps in the United States is beyond reason.  Is that how you were raised?  Where are your heart and empathy when seeing and hearing the descriptions of the camps? What you are telling me is 'to hell with them all, I'm not responsible for their wellbeing'.  Really?  Is that what your religion taught you?  If I remember correctly you follow the teachings of the Christian Church. It seems that somehow the message got reversed. What happened to your ability to 'love one another as my own?'  God be with you my 'friend'  you will need Him.....................marge

Accept your responsibility now.

Republicans, You are the only ones who can stop this madness of Trump and his allies, but right now, you are his allies. You must see you are the ones responsible for the United States failure to your countrymen. It rests upon you and no other. You deservedly get all the credit. Your personal greeds are destroying all of us. You also are affecting the rest of the world. You probably are unable to comprehend what I am saying to you. That not only is horribly sad but horribly scary.

We should be shamed by all nations.

                                                                                                                                                                                     

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When the United States tortures even one child and does it for the whole world to see with no shame, that makes us the worst country in the world. I'm so ashamed and embarrassed by our Government. To think it is acceptable at any level is more than sickening. To those who voted for Trump and his cabinet, all who allowed and even favors this have no values as human beings..............marge

Please. Wake up Americans.

The rest of the world sees Trump for what he is.  They are apparently smarter and wiser than most of us put together.  He is having a ball playing with all of us and the world.  He knows exactly what he is doing and is a master at it.  A friend at my dinner table (a Republican) always says, "look at the facts"!  He didn't respond when I asked where he got his 'facts'.  If Trump says it, it must be true.  This man isn't stupid.  But I don't believe he and the rest of Trumpsters are capable of sorting out the true facts.  It is scary when one demonic genius(?) can fool so many and that is what he is doing.  Now though, his game is horribly affecting the youngest of our nation and other nations.  Children are dying because of his truly catastrophic mind.  I am not a Congressperson so I can't stop his madness but there are those that can.  Where are they?  Are all those in office now blinded by Trump?  Doesn't seem possible but yet here we are.  Wake up everyone, wakeup....................marge

Prove to me your opinions of Concentration Camps in the U.S.

I'm so tired of Trump, Pence and Republican Senators Defending the Concentration Camps.  Put your children and grandchildren where your mouths are.  Prove to the rest of the world you truly believe these camps are decent and livable.  Don't do it tomorrow or next week.  DO IT NOW.  I do believe your 'forever' pensions are your driving force and you won't give those up for anyone in these camps.  How do you live with yourselves or your wives for that matter?.............marge 

Surprise.

The office was quiet.  The room was void of everything but a BP Cuff.  The Dr. was quiet and nice.  Didn't feel rushed.  It was a good experience.  AND.  He told me to eat junk food!  (I'm on the skinny side lol.)...................marge

We don't even act like humans.

What I see on t.v. can't be true I keep telling myself.  Are we as a country so immune to Trump's horrendous treatment of everything and everyone or have we just become self-centering cowards?  We elect Congressman and Senators to fight for the good of everyone.  They have accomplished mostly nothing for human decency.  I'm beginning to wonder if that's why we elected them.  Are we no better than the politicians we chose?  Did we pick them just to follow our cowardly wishes?  I write critical letters often.  Either no one reads them, no one cares or we just don't know how to make our points so as to make a difference.  Sad sad sad................marge

Senior Angel.

Oh for a 'Golden Senior Angel' who would hover over us in times of pain, need and loneliness........marge

One who shoots a dozen people.

This man, under any circumstances, cannot be labeled as a 'disgruntled' person.  Those who labeled him that are nowhere near describing what he is, but disgruntled isn't it.  It so undermines the gravity of his mind and actions and his victims.  We must. for everyone's sake, try to do better in the description category.  A simplified label doesn't do this horrible happening or people any favors..................marge

I'm so relieved.

I was recently informed that I had a 'wrinkled face, (an honest comment by a young one.)  I remembered, pulling from my long history of living, that the one who always comes to mind, besides his wonderful acting ability was the one and only Walter Pigeon.  Now there was an aged face, but it didn't matter!  Talent, he had!..............marge

Could women ever be as good as the men?

I'm going to assume that if I tried to spit, it would probably dribble down my chin.  Just how good does a female spitter have to become to apply for a Major League team?  If it's a genetic thing, then I'm not even going to try.  Do you know how many tops I'd have to wash in one week?..................marge

And it's the women who are doing it.

We were doing fine as a country when men began to panic.  Slowly, steadily, more intelligent women were beginning to get involved in politics and government.  And panicked the men are.  They are coming up with every possible 'new' rule of law to stop these advancing only good for sex and baby producing vaginal people.  Lordy lordy, beware of panicking men.  They are at a total loss as to what to do and are going off of the deep end.  Keep prodding and keep our fight going ladies.  We will win this one!..................marge

Are hungry landlords taking over?

Since I left the City after fifty years, it is rapidly changing.  No more favorite small restaurant or Beauty Salon.  Goodbye affordable shops or restaurants.  It may or may not still be a walkable town but is it still affordable?  Perhaps I left with good small town memories when I did...............marge

Surprise, no dinner.

I live in a higher end retirement home.  It is a friendly special place.  Several times a year they have a fancy brunch.  Being newer here, I didn't know.  I went down for dinner on Mother's Day.  The dining room was dark.  On the entrance counter were half sandwiches and a bag of potato chips.  That was dinner, if I wanted it, for $1.50!  so I told them to go ahead and bill me. Sigh.......................marge

Eldest daughter saves postal worker.

I live in an area in Michigan that has a few turkeys wandering around. On her way home, Patty saw a postal truck stopped in the middle of an intersection with a petrified female driver inside and two turkeys pecking at the door.  With no thought of her own safety, turkeys can be mean, my daughter jumped from her car and forcefully chased the turkeys away.  Thankfully, the other drivers stopped to allow her to complete the task, giving the postal worker time to drive to safety.  Bless you Patty.......................marge




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Always the rule breaker.

Don't you people feel any embarrassment or shame when you break what seems like little rules?  How many times have you thrown an empty pop bottle out of the car window or for just a second, of course, parked in the fire lane to run in and pick up your laundry?  Multiply that by a million a day.  Can you understand my point?........................marge

Don't keep them apart.

I live in a comfortable multi Senior Residential Village.  There is only one problem.  We rarely get to see young people.  How nice it would be if a grade school were to be built nearby, or some facility that we seniors could watch the youngsters in action.  It would brighten our day,  I promise you............................marge

He wouldn't commit suicide though.

That would make him the real coward he is and he couldn't live with that (no pun intended).  He hates himself more than even he realizes.  His only hope is that some country will hate him so much that they are willing to kill him along with many others.  Thus, he assumes, he will be written up as a martyr in any history book.  Megalomaniacs just don't understand.  forever and a day...........marge

Rolling in the mud with an aged hog.

The White Nationals thing Trump is the perfect example of a man who just has to snap his fingers to get what he brags about.  They give the appearance of poor slobs, young and old, who mostly are virgins and envy Trump and hope to find out what is his secret of SUPPOSEDLY having any woman he wants.  Oh what a tangled web they weave when they all discover (perhaps) someday,  the beautiful webs are all in their heads, or just ask his wife............................marge

Lower or higher IQ.s Education for both.

Our National or State Governments should support equal education for all these young people or even those older.  So your child won't be a rocket scientist, They will and can be someone worthwhile to hold a position suited to themselves.   There are endless opportunities to be filled.  We just need to offer education to everyone.  I had a baby once who smiled at me once and only once.  It might as well have been a recitation of the Gettysburg address. All can have accomplishments.  The size or depth isn't important, I know. Let's just give them the opportunity....................marge

The biggest failure in our history.

To every senator in Congress.  Do you all have the same incurable mental illness as Trump?  Are you so enthralled by his unstopped power that you're thinking abilities are frozen?  He and you are responsible for the torture and deaths of innumerable human beings.  This isn't a game Senators, this is real life and you are as guilty as Trump if not more so.  The blame is equally yours and you either can't or won't own up to it.  You shame our whole county.........................marge

I can only take so much.

Why do our Republican Senators put themselves above their fellow citizens?  What drives them to put their political position above their Country.  Are they truly one minded and unable to change?  Is their secure future for themselves and their families the driving force in their lives?  Are humanity and their fellow man not in their vocabulary?  A horrible mental illness has taken over Congress and it leaves me almost without hope and with a heavy sadness.  It is extremely frightening that the 'cure' is in their power and only their power.  I wish they could read what I write and feel what I am feeling but I doubt that will happen.  Sad, sad, sad..................marge

Beware of Trump predicting 2020.

Trump is up to his tricks again.  Is anyone paying attention to how he's telling the Country what he's going to do in 2020?  He pretends he's going to be President in 2020.  If we read it enough, we may slightly begin to believe what he's saying.  Don't fall for it, please!  Heaven help us so someone else will be elected.  Trump is not and never should be a done deal for 2020.  Don't be blindsided by his evil cleverness....................marge

Almost the whole family, 'inhuman'.

Trump if you follow his every move, must realize the inhumaneness of him and his older children  They are incapable of seeing the horrible suffering they are putting thousands through.  Try and put yourself under a bridge, hoping for water and food, blankets and the barest of hygiene equipment.  In pain?  Tough.  No Dr., Dentist, medicine such as insulin for those who need it and believe me there must be diabetics among the victims.  And where are the ex wives?  Are they so afraid of him they are willing to sacrifice their own children?  They sit in silence.  I will assume they have accepted the shame for selling their souls.  My only hope is that the youngest son will not fall under Trump's madness.  I think there is hope for him. I hope so.....................marge

The best to watch.

Just watched 'Inherit the Wind.'  I adore Spencer Tracy.  Glued to the TV the whole time!  Going through a box from 'home' and found pictures of Jeffrey Fieger and Dr. Death., Dr. Kevorkian.  The Dr. had a showing of his oil paintings from many many years ago.  They were weird and fascinating.   Haven't been in a movie theatre since the 'War Room.'  A note of sadness.  For supper, I sit with three men.  Found out tonight that Jerry who sat across from me had died.  The three of us will miss him.  He was quiet but a really nice guy.  Always a smile.................marge

It only takes a few words

Compliments come and go.  The best is short sweet and memorable.  To briefly say something nice you notice about a friend or stranger and they reply, with a big smile, " You just made my day"!  Says it all..................marge

1000 words of Trump

Make that 2000.  I think that with careful planning, Facebook could downsize the Trump rantings for the week into one paragraph. to be shown just one day a week,  perhaps Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m.till 11:32.  That should cover everything, especially his photographs.  It's getting to the point where Facebook is turning into nothing but pictures of Trump and quite frankly I've had enough of looking at him.............. marge

The pulling out of two teeth was easy.

The 'giant' needle in the roof of the mouth, 'OUCH!'  I think I've survived quite nicely so far.  I'm assuming getting a bridge will be easier.  Minimal pain and bleeding from the procedure.  Whew.  Onward and upward!.........marge

Tomorrow is T Day!

I'm having a couple upper front teeth removed!AAAAAAAAAAGH!  They don't know that half a lower molar broke off also.  Don't know what they'll do about that.  Took 'Ernie' from Sesame street along in my walker.  Bill, nice but a bit of a grouch at times, spent half the meal talking to Ernie.  He also encouraged him to say nasty things to Norm on my right.  Steve across from me, remained neutral.  Needless to say, Bill and Norm aren't the best of friends.  We all survived lol!...............marge

Try it sober!

If this is what the police do to determine if one has been drinking, they need a much better and correct way.  Try it in regular routine physical therapy and see what happens.  Most will fail on the first step.  It is not a good indicator as to if one has been drinking alcohol or not...............marge

Something fishy going on.

To say I'm shocked is a total understatement.  Has our own Supreme Court betrayed us?  It most certainly appears so.  How did the decision as to who could or could not join our Armed Forces and fight for our country happen so quickly?  Or for that matter, continue to serve?  Has Trump, the Megalomaniac now taken control of all the conservatives on our once proud Supreme Court?  If so, my fears have even worsened.  What is happening?  Someone, please tell me.  This is NOT a minor crisis we're heading into as if we weren't already there........................marge

I'll be on and off for awhile.

But I''m not going away!  Just one short note.  When being admitted to a hospital and several Dr.s ask you questions to see if you're  'with it', I've tried to keep my answers current.  Of course, I never know the date, but getting to the 'President', I've updated the answer.  It's now 'Hillary'.  Not one reply did I get nor was I locked up.  Later folks.  Love..................marge
 

The one and only, TRUMP!

Our own 'MEGALOMANIAC!  Go ahead.  Look up all the definitions.....................marge

Listen to the young woman. She spoke to the world.

The young lady, a genius, has more intelligence than Trump, his Cabinet and members of Congress apparently have, not to mention her courage to speak out.  She is 15 years old with certainly more wisdom than we as a nation have.  May it not be too late to pick up our pens, phones and open our computers.  We, as Ordinary's have as many rights as anyone in our Country.  We must do our share.  There is no one left to truly do the job. Wait not until tomorrow, start now..................marge     

Damaged fingers from plastic and more.

I strongly dislike plastic round or rectangular lids on fresh deli or fruit purchases.  Try as I may, it is a difficult struggle to get them off.  My next big complaint is the 'ring' easy pull off metal lids.  I promise that when you're a 105 lbs. eighty-two-year-old person, the strength isn't there, at least for some of us.  I must resort to a screwdriver appropriately inserted at the right angle, more than once because it never works the first time!.........................marge