List the diversions you employ to live through the Trump years

Strictly a means of staying sane, if possible

(and don't let my low post count fool you. I've been here since 2001 but have had to change my user account two times because of computer crashes). You are way f'ing out of line! I AM going to the protest this weekend, I've gone to ALL the protests. I've emailed, I've called, and I've fricking volunteered for the take back the house movement for November. I doubt ANYONE on DU is going to be complacent!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me! Personally, I can't have MSNBC on 24/7 or I'd be thrust into the depths of despair and depression. I completely appreciate the spirit of this post and will use another post to respond.

Encouraging new people(?) to not be complacent this weekend? What would make you happy 2001 Upthevibe?

Wait. We're on our way to a season-record number of losses? Has the Canadian Football League season started?

I am too depressed when my team loses. No one loses Ancestry.com unless you find out you’re related to Trump.

flipped over to our side.

has where the white cat is on a table and keeps knocking things off, saying "f-this" "f-that" "f-this too!"

I have had TCM on in the background (and also my DVR'd feel good go-to movies), I also have binged on some Netflix shows, and also have my feel good go-to websites.

Just discussed this issue with my sister. What to do to avoid pain. As one of our cousins said on Facebook, “Trump doth murder sleep.”

Sorry if I hurt you feelings. If you go to a march on sat, maybe prepare for a little "Obtusery". It'll happen just from other people yelling. Not sure what else is required of me. mary if you go to your account you can type in my name and itll let you ignore me. big sorries. Please don't be complacent was my message. getting exercise etc may be the best thing if you find yourself despairing over the admin. Just a suggestion. Not trying to be bossy etc. For one week it seems we need to stop picking on each other and If I did so sorry.

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for your response. I just couldn't imagine the thought that anyone on DU would be complacent. My friends and family members and I have spoken and cried with each other about this horrible and unimaginable travesty. I know I'm touchy but one of the main reasons we have the lounge is to take a little time out. Thank you for your reply.....

Alcohol.
"The West Wing."
Alcohol.
"Frasier".
Alcohol.
Travelling.
Alcohol.
Reading.
Alcohol.


And alcohol...

Alcohol...

Reading.

Exercise. It helps with the stress, anger, anxiety and depression caused by trump and the evil republicans.

Foreign Languages. It is a nice challenge and I like that it really annoys trumpers when people around them speak non third grade level English.

Ancestry. I have been researching my family genealogy.

Sketch Comedy. I have been watching old sketch comedy scenes from shows like Kids in the Hall, the Catherine Tate Show, Key & Peele, The State, Little Britain, Mad TV, Armstrong & Miller, Mitchell & Webb, The Two Ronnies and Carol Burnett Show.

British Panel Shows. I have also been watching shows like 8 out of 10 cats, Have I got News for You, QI and Would I Lie to You. I usually watch these while exercising.

I can't read anymore.

I am planning to completely tune out of all news and DU for 3 months to reduce my alcohol consumption.

Someone mentioned alcohol. I do that sometimes, but I pull back when necessary.

We all need some diversion. However, I am still fully engaged with the local Democrats and working to GOTV. Diversions are just that. After a time, I need to get back to work doing what I can to save our democracy.

where the bad guys always lose.

There is nothing better than the Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers live at RFK Stadium 6/10/1973, if you want to hear some of the best gitar interplay ever,one should listen to the second set of this one.
Jerry Garcia and Dwyane Allman at their finest!

Edit to add: available at Arcive dot org