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Thu Dec 27, 2018, 11:18 AM Dec 2018

I am kind of new here [View all]

My tag is tech. I am probably the least techy person here, name based on my drinking with people I was not really supposed to be out with, a variation of my Polish grandmothers name, chosen after I married a man of Polish descent who still kept the Polish spelling.

Live in Wisconsin, had moved around for a while, decided we wanted to raise our daughter on Wisconsin sensibilities and closer to the Grandparents. That was 22 years ago, and worked for awhile. And then Scott Walker and Paul Ryan happened.

Disappointed in so many of my friends I went to college with. Yup, repubs. Last two reunions tried to talk to them, claimed gun rights. All white people. Trump fans. Guess I was the token liberal for that group. Did not matter as much in the 70's. Anyone remember the moral majority is neither pins? When we wore pins lol? Hubby and I have had a real hard time remembering Reagan as a hero. But recreational partying was big back then.

So I now stay home with some life altering auto immune difficulties and do not get out much. And I found du. What a pleasure. Some wonderful insight from very witty people. I get a little frustrated with the infighting. I find a little snark goes along way.

I get a little mouthy and preachy on my bad days, for that I apologize. I have my issues. I try to save them for the hubby, an artistic type who has no end to patience with me. But sometimes I fail.

So anyways, thank you all for sharing. Be warned that if you are a long post from me, ignore. Getting on a soap box with my bad knees so go on by, really nothing to read here.

Is happy New year politically correct? Ummm , really not lol. But happy next 12 months anyways. It should be fun 🎊

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I am kind of new here [View all] Tech Dec 2018 OP
Hi Tech! Welcome to DU! skylucy Dec 2018 #1
Thanks, love the band Tech Dec 2018 #5
Welcome to DU, Tech! Ohiogal Dec 2018 #2
The Midwest used to be same Tech Dec 2018 #6
Welcome to DU, tech! Cracklin Charlie Dec 2018 #3
Thank you 🎉 Tech Dec 2018 #8
There's nothing wrong with Happy underpants Dec 2018 #4
Lol Tech Dec 2018 #9
Welcome to DU lark Dec 2018 #7
Indeed Tech Dec 2018 #10
Welcome to DU, Tech! UpInArms Dec 2018 #11
Welcome to DU Lefta Dissenter Dec 2018 #12
You remember the 70's ?!?! hwmnbn Dec 2018 #13
😂 Tech Dec 2018 #16
welcome to du, Tech. you have found a truly amazing group. this place has helped keep niyad Dec 2018 #14
Where do you stand on the issue of anal bleaching? Kaleva Dec 2018 #15
Um Tech Dec 2018 #17
Fairly new myself to posting here. Lurker for years. akraven Dec 2018 #18
Thank you Tech Dec 2018 #20
Hai! So nice to have you here. Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #19
I have 6 siblings so I am used to some discussion. Just don't like when it gets nasty. Tech Dec 2018 #21
So true. Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #22
Hope he likes it Tech Dec 2018 #23
Welcome. We are a pretty decent group. Things did get testy during the 2016 primaries. Fla Dem Dec 2018 #24
Welcome, Tech. Does the name mean ''solace, comfort, joy" ? Donkees Dec 2018 #25
Welcome aboard... BlueJac Dec 2018 #26
Welcome Dave in VA Dec 2018 #27
Aloha Texh, welcome to DU. mahina Dec 2018 #28
Thanks Tech Dec 2018 #30
Pming you mahina Dec 2018 #31
welcome!!! samnsara Dec 2018 #29
Welcome to the gladiator pit! DFW Dec 2018 #32
Im new too Ollie Garkie Dec 2018 #33
A big welcome to you too, Ollie. KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2018 #34
Welcome and happy new year, Tech. KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2018 #35
Welcome, From A LONG Timer Here At DU ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #36
Welcome and Happy New Year Tech! smirkymonkey Dec 2018 #37
Welcome to the club! ✌🏻 Floyd R. Turbo Dec 2018 #38
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