Would that be Eric Prince's mercenaries?

You know, Betsy DeVos's brother...

What happens if some of the teachers and bus drivers and maintenance don't show up? nt

I'm in your age bracket and have given the subject some thought.

My daughter (58) has been living in a long-term care facility for 4yrs; my spouse was in nursing care for the last 6 yrs of his life before that, and previous to that, my mother in memory care for 9 yrs. I've seen a lot of what day-to-day life in those facilities is like.

Although you are looking at independent living, as I would be as well, the Covid crisis has led me to determine that I will stay away from such congregate living as long as possible. The reason, - you give up a certain control of your life to others and their "rules". I understand, rules and standards (appropriate dress at meal-time, for example) are necessary and good. I just don't want to be obligated when I don't feel like it on any given day. I go along with community standards as a way of living, and, in fact, am non-confrontational as a rule ( except when I have to defend my daughter in her living situation - aides and staff can be less than kind at times).

There may come a time when health and medical needs require that I get the care required in a congregate setting, either assisted living or nursing care. Like you, I can afford my independent home at present and with the help of other family members I get by on the maintenance. I believe I would prefer to have part-time help in my home to living with the rules set by others for the common good of the group.

Thank you, Peggy. The compassion shown is so reflective of you and your compassion. nt

My (only surviving) brother was married there ca 55 yrs ago.

Unfortunately the marriage only lasted about 10 yrs. - 2 sons.
Our family came from Ohio, and the church was a lovely setting for the wedding, as are all the remaining CA mission churches that I've seen over the years.

Trump campaign is known for stiffing all the cities they visit/invade with

campaign visits and rallies.
Just the same as he has stiffed so many that worked or fulfilled contracts for his gain.

Laura, I'm in the same situation, likely even older than you and every underlying condition...

However, the day after 45 was known to have won the Electoral College, I made up my mind not to let him make me bitter or ruin my life any more than could be avoided.

I have seen enough electoral losses, Presidency especially, - all the way back to Adlai Stevenson when I was in high school- that were so devastating at the time. But life went on, perhaps not all that we wanted but we/I had the capacity to find joy in everyday things and not let that person pull me down.
It's not worth it to give that Person that much control over your life.

So we find the joy in the small things - birds, flowers, a visit to the Park.

Meanwhile, let's all work - with smiles on our faces- to get that rude imposter of a president removed from the White House and from our lives.

Peace.

This psalm is the source for the beautiful hymn "On Eagle's Wings."

Thank you.

Is CPD Columbus, or Cincinnati or Cleveland?

I don't believe that occurred in Cincinnati.

Pray for peace in our nation.

Terrible things have happened and are happening as I type.
We cannot continue in this manner.
May God grant us the resolve to live righteously, with respect for all people.