I want to be the person who does the latter, but I don't think I've got it in me.

Yeah, me too. I was already feeling bad because I haven't been doing a lot, and I feel like there's more need but I am not more able. So I don't know how to resolve that.

That's not out of pocket, is it, Dana? Yikes.

I don't think I am better, but I often feel smarter, or at least more informed.

I often feel smarter, but I've grown to be amazed how some people demonize intellect. I don't think I'm better for being smart, why do some think it's better not to be smart/informed?

Yours isn't Workman's Comp, Dana? Ouch.

If anyone is feeling like they cannot manage their family this holiday, my guest room is welcome. TX is still a red state, but my family is blue and welcoming.

why do some think it's better not to be smart/informed?

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why do some think it's better not to be smart/informed?

Because that makes you part of the great Common Man who made this country what it is! The stalwart pioneers who came to this land and carved a nation out of the wilderness!

And don't point out how many of our Founding Fathers had lots of higher education/book learning.

I have to detach myself from most social media and "news" tv. I just can't stay with it, it's making me too angry and bitter.

That's not out of pocket, is it, Dana? Yikes.

Yep, out of pocket. I have a $1000 deductible and had only put about $60 towards it. Because copays for doctors and prescriptions don't count towards the deductible.

And no, not workman's comp. My doctor/surgeon is actually pretty insistent that it's a genetic thing, rather than a repetitive stress injury. You're just born with a carpal tunnel of a certain size, and it may end up being too small. Which means he thinks I'll need to do the left hand at some point in the future.

I have to detach myself from most social media and "news" tv.

Hubs turned off the news last night because I kept yelling at the TV. (We have a DVR. I assume he watched the rest later.)

I want to be the person who does the latter, but I don't think I've got it in me.

I want to do more than just signal boost other voices and link to good causes to donate to. But I don't know if I have the energy or emotional fortitude.