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GenThePerservering

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45. I didn't think my retirement years would be like anything in particular

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:20 PM

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I would just keep going, whatever happens. Expectations are a trap - try to stick to being true to yourself and don't let the Circus rob you of your essence. YOU are the same, no matter what craziness is happening in the world.

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I certainly didn't think my retirement years would be like this [View all] MIButterfly 22 hrs ago OP

Agree 100% with every word Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #1

I knew it would be this bad. I'm surprised we're not all dead by now. Ray Bruns 21 hrs ago #5

I too didn't realize HOW bad it could get. I knew it would be bad...but it is SO beyond the pale. yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #12

What freaks me out the most is he gets away with all of it Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #15

I understand. I haven't exhaled in a year and a half. yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #22

They are attempting a coup, it has a daily agenda with different components, some visible, some shadowy Blues Heron 22 hrs ago #2

This MF took a giant shit orangecrush 21 hrs ago #3

Know the feeling MIButterfly irisblue 21 hrs ago #4

Excellent. I agree with you 100%. LoisB 21 hrs ago #6

I couldn't agree more, well said. Buddyzbuddy 21 hrs ago #7

Yes Starbeach 21 hrs ago #8

Our collective misery brought to you by, the uninformed short-memory voter and sadists. ffr 20 hrs ago #9

The billionaires don't want average Americans enjoying a comfortable retirement wolfie001 20 hrs ago #10

They want us to work until we die. n/t mtngirl47 17 hrs ago #32

I'm embarrassed too! young_at_heart 20 hrs ago #11

Oh, no! Shingles are horrible! I had my first case in grad school. Stress definitely!! littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #47

Righteous rant! OMGWTF 20 hrs ago #13

I have a theory about tsf's continuing support that stays at about 30-35 percent. alwaysinasnit 20 hrs ago #14

I have a theory too. Just like DJ... littlemissmartypants 4 hrs ago #48

Bingo DaBronx 2 hrs ago #52

What an awesome, well-written post. Thank you. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #16

Well and truly said! cer7711 20 hrs ago #17

All of what you stated and the fact that the well-being of people is denied to many. Not what America is supposed to be. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #18

The thought has crossed my mind Mme. Defarge 20 hrs ago #19

It's that way for many of us. BComplex 20 hrs ago #20

Ditto. I never planned on retirement being so sad. Covid, prices, ICE and TSA crushed any travel plans. joanbarnes 20 hrs ago #21

What he said! 😎 Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #23

Awesome Blue1Red2 19 hrs ago #24

I compare this time in America FarPoint 19 hrs ago #25

Thank you, MIButterfly, for expressing what I and, I'm certain, any sentient person is experiencing. Bumbles 19 hrs ago #26

+a zillion nt spooky3 19 hrs ago #27

IMHO. Agreed and nicely done. Prairie_Seagull 18 hrs ago #28

Use to love the color orange. PuraVidaDreamin 17 hrs ago #31

The OK gesture is also out for me.l 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #40

What Fresh Hell Is This? PhilG 18 hrs ago #29

I Want To Wrap This Post Up, Tie It With A Bow 🎁, And Give It To Myself! ..... ColoringFool 17 hrs ago #30

This sign lives... SirReal69 17 hrs ago #33

Welcome to the club ms.pamela 17 hrs ago #34

I'm retiring in August marcopolo63 16 hrs ago #35

Remember to use the phrase "BOUNTIES ON CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS" whenever you can. eppur_se_muova 16 hrs ago #36

My major worries are... oldsoldierfadingfast 16 hrs ago #37

Retirement is looking less and less likely for this DU'er debsy 15 hrs ago #38

I hear that duckworth969 14 hrs ago #39

"How will we ever replace it so we can undo..." pat_k 13 hrs ago #41

anyone who can and has not done so yet, TIP DU!! Skittles 13 hrs ago #42

Now sixteen years into my retirement BeneteauBum 12 hrs ago #43

LOVE this post, MIButterfly! calimary 12 hrs ago #44

I didn't think my retirement years would be like anything in particular GenThePerservering 11 hrs ago #45

I took up a part-time job pfitz59 8 hrs ago #46

Yes indeed, well said. steventh 3 hrs ago #49

Awesome post, you described exactly how I feel! CaptainTruth 2 hrs ago #50

You said it! Liberal In Texas 2 hrs ago #51

I feel seen Ruby the Liberal 2 hrs ago #53

I am with you there. OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #54

I'm right there with you on bench w. yardwork 51 min ago #55

Me neither DownriverDem 1 min ago #56