Oh, Barb, I had to chuckle at your comment about moving to Slovenia. How many times have my husband and I fantasized about moving away from here since January?!? I’m sorry for the way you are feeling and can definitely relate. It is the hate that is the hardest to take, especially when it comes from family members and people you’ve known…
Oh, Barb, I had to chuckle at your comment about moving to Slovenia. How many times have my husband and I fantasized about moving away from here since January?!? I’m sorry for the way you are feeling and can definitely relate. It is the hate that is the hardest to take, especially when it comes from family members and people you’ve known your whole life…, and to make it worse, you just can’t understand how those people can BE that way! Sending good wishes for you to get out, enjoy some sun, or do something for YOU today to give you a break from this! ♥️
I actually wanted to move to Canada about 20 years ago, because I had my fill of stupid Republican Presidents' policies, proliferation of guns and gun violence, and the observation that things were not headed in the right direction. Alas, they didn't need ICU nurses at the time, so I was stuck here. No country is perfect, but the promise of the United States for average folk has been unravelling since the days of Reagan. I now spend time trying to convince my son to move to a country more deserving of him and his talents. Thanks for your thoughts.
Canada has become extremely expensive now. Housing is next to impossible to purchase with starter homes starting at $600,000. Taxes are in the 15% range on everything you buy. Groceries are skyrocketing. But I still love my home country of Canada.
I sure hope that you Canadians will soon be able to buy European Grocereries for a fair price-if so you will be better off in the End.The US-Food industry is killing their customers anyway with their shit they sell.
This is true. All the additives in their food and the diet of fast food is horrible. I am shopping at all Whole Foods but I have to complain that they only give you a discount if you have an Amazon account. I refuse to have an Amazon account.
If you lived on one of the PNW islands, or in Gig Harbor and have to cross the Narrows toll bridge, they give a discount even without an Amazon account. We have to use Amazon delivery at times as we live on a ferry-locked island and can't always get to the store conveniently.
I was shocked to learn the owner/board of Trader Joes donated to Trump. Now I refuse to buy much there anymore either. We garden and can a lot, and have fruit trees. We just bought a second freezer - along with a generator for when the power goes out!
Homes in my area are being built for $550,000 and up. Yes, way more expensive than they are worth. But you don't have the gun violence. You have health care like we don't. Those two make up so much of the "deficit." Someone explained to me recently how much you all pay for income taxes up there, and, when I factored in the cost of paying for private insurance family plan ($25k a year), your taxes for income at least, weren't unreasonable. Count your blessings. Not being the king of the world is also a benefit of living in Canada.
However, healthcare is not great in all areas especially in rural areas. I know for specialty doctors even in cities the wait time is six months plus. I was born and raised in Canada and lived there for 50 years. However, I met the man of my dreams here in the States and he was a navy veteran. After seeing what my parents and aunts and uncles went through because of Hitler and communism, I am willing to stay here and fight in my husband's memory.
But don't forget. The exchange on the Canadian dollar means that US dollars are worth 30% more. Yes, it is expensive in Canada, but I far prefer Canada than to living under the current US regime.
🔷🔹🩵 I feel like you too! I’m glad my time on earth is mostly over.
But one thing we can do is call members of Congress. I don’t hold back.
202 225 3121 will reach any member of congress! Give a name! Sometimes you get a person. I always leave a message. I also like to call the trump ass kissers. It’s easy n I am pretty sure they keep track of yay or nay! Start today.
In addition, please use the 5Calls app to contact your legislators. Many times a person answers and they are so grateful for your call. I've made over 250 calls.
Thank you for mentioning the 5calls app. I downloaded it and will be making calls. I also write postcards for Activate America. My son just called me a hippie today and I was pretty proud of that. But I think my kids are pretty proud of what I am doing.
The actual number I've used that is listed on the Call Congress assist, is 202-224-3121. I double checked and your 225 one also goes through with the same message to ask for the Congress person you want to talk to. If I'm calling a MAGA person not in my state, before I call I look up a town in that person's district with a real zip code in case they ask if I'm a local constituent!
I was going to leave a snarky jab at humor—Pancakes and Big Coffee always helps….but no, knowing the cruelty and hunger in this world knocked me right down. Wish—Any recommendations for food donation distributions that won’t end with killings of the hungry?
Oh, Barb, I had to chuckle at your comment about moving to Slovenia. How many times have my husband and I fantasized about moving away from here since January?!? I’m sorry for the way you are feeling and can definitely relate. It is the hate that is the hardest to take, especially when it comes from family members and people you’ve known your whole life…, and to make it worse, you just can’t understand how those people can BE that way! Sending good wishes for you to get out, enjoy some sun, or do something for YOU today to give you a break from this! ♥️
I actually wanted to move to Canada about 20 years ago, because I had my fill of stupid Republican Presidents' policies, proliferation of guns and gun violence, and the observation that things were not headed in the right direction. Alas, they didn't need ICU nurses at the time, so I was stuck here. No country is perfect, but the promise of the United States for average folk has been unravelling since the days of Reagan. I now spend time trying to convince my son to move to a country more deserving of him and his talents. Thanks for your thoughts.
Canada has become extremely expensive now. Housing is next to impossible to purchase with starter homes starting at $600,000. Taxes are in the 15% range on everything you buy. Groceries are skyrocketing. But I still love my home country of Canada.
I sure hope that you Canadians will soon be able to buy European Grocereries for a fair price-if so you will be better off in the End.The US-Food industry is killing their customers anyway with their shit they sell.
This is true. All the additives in their food and the diet of fast food is horrible. I am shopping at all Whole Foods but I have to complain that they only give you a discount if you have an Amazon account. I refuse to have an Amazon account.
If you lived on one of the PNW islands, or in Gig Harbor and have to cross the Narrows toll bridge, they give a discount even without an Amazon account. We have to use Amazon delivery at times as we live on a ferry-locked island and can't always get to the store conveniently.
I was shocked to learn the owner/board of Trader Joes donated to Trump. Now I refuse to buy much there anymore either. We garden and can a lot, and have fruit trees. We just bought a second freezer - along with a generator for when the power goes out!
I’ve never been asked where I live! But I always say my name n where I live! Then I start right in
Thanks for calling!
I’m PNW! Glad of it!
I wish I could garden. I live in a condo. Instead I am filling up my cupboards and freezer with food. I should look into a generator.
And all my respect to you personally!
Homes in my area are being built for $550,000 and up. Yes, way more expensive than they are worth. But you don't have the gun violence. You have health care like we don't. Those two make up so much of the "deficit." Someone explained to me recently how much you all pay for income taxes up there, and, when I factored in the cost of paying for private insurance family plan ($25k a year), your taxes for income at least, weren't unreasonable. Count your blessings. Not being the king of the world is also a benefit of living in Canada.
However, healthcare is not great in all areas especially in rural areas. I know for specialty doctors even in cities the wait time is six months plus. I was born and raised in Canada and lived there for 50 years. However, I met the man of my dreams here in the States and he was a navy veteran. After seeing what my parents and aunts and uncles went through because of Hitler and communism, I am willing to stay here and fight in my husband's memory.
We visit White Rock on our way to V.I. Every year in August!
30+ years! Lov you!🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦
But don't forget. The exchange on the Canadian dollar means that US dollars are worth 30% more. Yes, it is expensive in Canada, but I far prefer Canada than to living under the current US regime.
🔷🔹🩵 I feel like you too! I’m glad my time on earth is mostly over.
But one thing we can do is call members of Congress. I don’t hold back.
202 225 3121 will reach any member of congress! Give a name! Sometimes you get a person. I always leave a message. I also like to call the trump ass kissers. It’s easy n I am pretty sure they keep track of yay or nay! Start today.
Share the number with friends!
In addition, please use the 5Calls app to contact your legislators. Many times a person answers and they are so grateful for your call. I've made over 250 calls.
Thank you for mentioning the 5calls app. I downloaded it and will be making calls. I also write postcards for Activate America. My son just called me a hippie today and I was pretty proud of that. But I think my kids are pretty proud of what I am doing.
I agree. I call most days of the week. There’s plenty to call about.
God bless you, Connie… it’s a heck of a reason to be glad about aging! I am calling!
The actual number I've used that is listed on the Call Congress assist, is 202-224-3121. I double checked and your 225 one also goes through with the same message to ask for the Congress person you want to talk to. If I'm calling a MAGA person not in my state, before I call I look up a town in that person's district with a real zip code in case they ask if I'm a local constituent!
I was going to leave a snarky jab at humor—Pancakes and Big Coffee always helps….but no, knowing the cruelty and hunger in this world knocked me right down. Wish—Any recommendations for food donation distributions that won’t end with killings of the hungry?
The so called ALP_ADRIATIC SEA region is a very nice place: Slovenia, North-East Italy and Southern Austria.
Concise reporting. Ty
Agree