Go check out the South Carolina flag. It’s one of the best in the country!

Fuck the secesh

I’m jealous. The fuck even does our motto for CT even mean??!

it's hard to describe...

I have a high salary, and work in a field that will reliably keep my salary high for the foreseeable future. but I also am still feeling stretched in ways that I wasn't as recently as 2-3 years ago, and have basically abandoned the idea of ever owning a home. I absolutely adore Boston and will never leave, but there's no question the expense of life is getting out of control.

and, thinking on this always make me realize, if people like me are feeling a pinch, then many people around me are likely on the brink. and I worry about how bad things will get...

In western mass, I ended up putting in a welded wire fence by myself after similar quotes - cost about $600 and a couple days work after watching some YouTube videos

You have money left over?

I thought New York's was "Excelsior."

Edit: Nevermind, I read the key.

This shit sucks ass. The country is increasing unaffordable to the the vast majority of the population. And it’s not going to change because the two political parties have their heads in each other’s asses.

Meanwhile, the world and the country is literally on fire.

It cool until you realize it's talking about the sword raised over the head of native Americans

I’m ok right now, but I feel like it’s all going to fall apart any moment. My house needs some big repairs, and I’m putting them off as long as possible. I’m hoping my car doesn’t need anything. I went without snow tires this year, and luckily we didn’t get much snow. I’ve changed my food buying choices quite a bit. The idea of going out to eat seems scandalous.

Yeah, those parents who lived through the depression learned a lot!

Yes that’s better

Can you also get mass health on top of Medicare? I don’t know how it works.

I’m sorry you are having this stress after a life time of teaching.

Diapers, boogers, accidents out of diapers, parents, other kids, sick kids, what if the child chokes? Or worse? Allergies? Lunches meals and snacks for how many? Gotta clean up? Disinfect, organize. Oh yea, shit ton of paperwork and red tape. Rightfully so, things need to be tracked for safety.

Yea, it's stressful. My partner is in the business and I can see from the sidelines. Parents are happy to pay for what she offers and her waiting list is extensive. It's not an easy job basically being a mother figure to multiple children.

We should shorten it to peace only in liberty

How does vanguard end up in that list?

Feels bad man. Can't afford to do anything fun at all because I really need to save every dollar towards some kind of emergency fund. Going to a restaurant this weekend for the first time in 4 months... Have had to cancel events with friends because we couldn't afford it... Have spent more time outside walking/exploring (because it's free) but that's kind of a positive.

We've started getting most of our produce and pantry items from a local quasi-food pantry because our grocery bills were getting overwhelming. But I also know having any money saved up is a blessing.

Been laid off for almost a year here, dying to go back to work. I'm in the trades which are extremely busy but currently in our local union there are a few members laid off right now. Hoping it picks back up in the spring for us. Luckily our health insurance is still active during layoffs.

While there are many factors and people to blame, he played an integral role in what happened and his motivation was profit

Live free or die fuckin’

OK I guess I thought the use of jargon was pejorative. TIL!

I'm on the old side - the last of the boomers, by some accounts - and things have never been as bad in my lifetime as they are now.

Honestly I was really down, I’m not sure if he saw me through the window. Great question.

That’s the sad part, people talk about houses and children but for many it’s rent and food 👎

Shang Tsung wins… Friendship