Well, a day on from the election of 2024, at least I’m getting my sense of humor back!

 

I’m grateful for that.

 

I will probably need it for the rest of my life, given the election results!

 

HOW I’VE COPED THE LAST TWO DAYS

 

I spent the election day post-results crying  (a lot!) and coloring in my critter coloring book. Yesterday I went to get a new eyeglass prescription and pair of glasses that I thought would be mostly covered by Medicare, but decided not to spend a dime on new ones because in order to add UV protection and blue blocker, the cost went up to $136 out of pocket, and I don’t have that kind of disposable income anymore, and my present prescription is “good enough” to be able to see safely at all distances (near, middle and far). In other words, these days my motto is,”If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

 

I NEED TO RE-HOME MY REMAINING TWO GOATS

 

Because my writing income has plummeted as a result of small biz owners trying to use AI to write their sales pages (a disastrous decision for them!) instead of hiring a tried-and-true copywriter, I need to rehome my two remaining goats.  It breaks my heart, but I simply can’t afford to keep them for much longer. I have to hoard what little comes in from Social Security and a puny pension just to keep my head above water. If you know of someone in the Tacoma area with  the space, shed and desire for two small breed goats that have no horns, please let me know.

 

Mr. Tumnus is a Nigerian dwarf/pygmy mix and Tillie is a pygmy.  They are both nine years old, born just minutes apart from two different moms (they have the same dad),  and very tame and friendly.  They need someone who will spend time with them (infrequently, at least!), and not just turn them loose into a field.

Mr Tumnus (comes with cooling and winter coats)

 

Tumnus and Tillie

(Tillie comes with a cooling coat)

 

 I WILL BE SELLING MY 55-GALLON AQUARIUM, BASE, FISH AND ALL ACCESSORIES AND FEED 

 

 

 

I WILL BE SELLING MY LARGE FERRET HABITAT

 

 

I’m looking around to see what else has enough value to sell.   I’m downsizing because of a possible move overseas in the future. Not sure I can afford to remain here, and not sure I even want to, given the extreme right-ward drift here in the U.S.

 

But my spirits are okay.I’m feeling better today than I thought I would be, because at least now I’m dealing with reality instead of two possible futures, pre-election. My energy level is off the charts. I’m feeling proactive (in between bouts of melancholy and teariness).

 

It’s a process!