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electric_blue68

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28. This... v
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 07:17 PM
Jan 2025
from wnylib:
"post is that choosing joy means living in a fantasy world. Really? Does all life stop under fascism? Is joy verboten? As in, "if anything good happens in your life, being happy about it is fantasy?"

Regarding fascism in Europe under Nazi rule, it was the ability to find joy in simple things and to share it with others that gave people the strength to endure and a purpose for fighting back and celebrating even small victories.

Somewhat way back I read a piece about a Nazi Camp Survivor who found something everyday to be grateful for. He felt it was what seriously helped him to survive.

I have to fight off over worry. Buy there's some reality if drumphf & Co slash Medicaid I may be homeless bc Medicaid partly pays (my State does the rest) for my facility apt & meals. And of course slashing SS & Medicare would the modest amount of money I get.

I'm still going try to find some joy, laughter & creativity the best I can. Even in between tears if possible. I am blessed w good family, and friends, too.

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After that comes dealing with climate change. Kaleva Jan 2025 #12
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