Of all I’ve disclosed about this psychotic/manic episode that still grips me, of the experiences most would keep very quiet that I have been open about, this is the post I’m embarrassed to write.
we do know what is causing much of the national debt: billions of dollar sent on tax cuts for the rich, and now on the forcing of even legal immigrants onto military plans, and into slave labor camps.... and other things that are just bizarre. We live in a kleptocracy.
PS $33 for pancakes, french toast and a coffee is indeed outrageous. I cannot afford to go to a diner, myself, anymore. Someone recently told me that $20 for a lunch "special" was a good deal. I thought she was nuts. And that was before the tariffs. Whether or not they actually affect operating costs, they will be used as an excuse to raise prices. Btw, I adore cars from 2007, they were much easier to drive, easier to work on etc. But I hear you.
I have to spend a lot more time reading this, but the one thing I want to say right away is this: When I applied for SSD, of course the first time I was turned down. For the appeal, a friend encouraged me to write down how I feel at my absolute worst, and not surgarcoat anything. I did write my thoughts of ending things, because they were indeed happening... and i wrote in the same dramatic language in which the thoughts occur to me. I got approved, and am one of the few people i know who did not have to hire an attorney. It goes against my instinct, too, to be that open. But it was honest, and necessary.
we do know what is causing much of the national debt: billions of dollar sent on tax cuts for the rich, and now on the forcing of even legal immigrants onto military plans, and into slave labor camps.... and other things that are just bizarre. We live in a kleptocracy.
this is not fun to think about for those of us whose retirement plan is to drop dead at work. Love you, George.
At least you get good coffee. Love you back.
PS $33 for pancakes, french toast and a coffee is indeed outrageous. I cannot afford to go to a diner, myself, anymore. Someone recently told me that $20 for a lunch "special" was a good deal. I thought she was nuts. And that was before the tariffs. Whether or not they actually affect operating costs, they will be used as an excuse to raise prices. Btw, I adore cars from 2007, they were much easier to drive, easier to work on etc. But I hear you.
I have to spend a lot more time reading this, but the one thing I want to say right away is this: When I applied for SSD, of course the first time I was turned down. For the appeal, a friend encouraged me to write down how I feel at my absolute worst, and not surgarcoat anything. I did write my thoughts of ending things, because they were indeed happening... and i wrote in the same dramatic language in which the thoughts occur to me. I got approved, and am one of the few people i know who did not have to hire an attorney. It goes against my instinct, too, to be that open. But it was honest, and necessary.
Thanks Janet
Sending my good wishes to you, George.
Thanks Sarah