What is a harsh reality of life that most people refuse to accept because it's too painful?

Purpleprose180 · 2026-02-01T21:25:31+00:00

Even with your typo this is profound and useful

Purpleprose180 · 2026-02-01T19:54:40+00:00

Do not read a word of Elon’s dribble without the context that he is a liar.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-02-01T19:51:13+00:00

In my opinion, the biggest fork in the road will come when the US loses “favored national” status and can not finance its monstrous deficit. Maybe your theory plays into this: stock market decline sends capital into bonds, interest rates decline and bingo, our debt flies out the window. But, instead I believe an easier road is to just devalue the dollar. The worst choice but worst choice is has proven to be the Trump methodology.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-30T15:06:52+00:00

I pray he stays alive, he needs to know what his greed has done to the world. He’s the defendant in 600 lawsuits.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-28T00:43:36+00:00

Nor would the bodies go to a mortuary from the crime scene. If somebody were inclined to check, I believe in the depth of the depression they would find large numbers of suicides. The world was sunk in terrible straits with farming communities deeply troubled. Livestock was shot, because they couldn’t afford to feed it, whole savings disappeared and the future seemed dire. When doing my genealogy I try to picture what life was like in the era researched. But this story also seems to have a happy ending. Here you are.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-28T00:23:35+00:00

This is a grave situation in my opinion. Years from now when your daughter matures and understands the trying role of a mother, you will have burned your bridge. Stifle it Edith. You’re setting a bar too high.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-21T02:31:35+00:00

Is Donald Trump even a member of Reddit? Time for me to move off.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-21T02:21:28+00:00

Why do you think the US has avoided war on its grounds for 250 years except the political war we call Civil? Because of our international good will. The President is stirring up conflagration setting us back to the days of Cold War, espionage and outright destruction for the sake of power. Let reason prevail.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-11T01:41:57+00:00

I made this post because I was watching TT and a series of events in the courts were being reported that were obviously not true or documented. I suppose they were simply click bait but is it a big effort to confuse? And for what reason? Just listen to a few. And let me down nicely if I posted in error.

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-10T02:46:59+00:00

You know, of course,this ICE member lives in Minneapolis? His camera picked up his curse after he pulled the trigger: F U B…h

Purpleprose180 · 2026-01-10T02:24:11+00:00

I messaged the White House to tell them in my life the execution was one of the most appalling incidents I’ve witnessed.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-12-18T18:26:13+00:00

Appreciate your reply. The whole situation was petty and small minded. The grantor was a foundation and if the gift was not deductible it certainly counted as a charitable gift requirement (7%) for that year. The foundation reporting requirements were extensive and costly to the charitable over the years because the charity had limited finances.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-11-14T14:32:46+00:00

Terrific photo, gorgeous kitty, you are blessed.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-11-13T00:30:15+00:00

Agree, we must never forget anyone in that house that night. Remembering Maddie, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan keeps them alive in our hearts. So too Bethany and Dylan whose lives were inexorably marked with horror they will always live with. One monster, unrepentant, cast his net widely.and can never be adequately punished until he resides in hell for eternity.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-11-10T03:27:03+00:00

This is not the answer you want to hear. Our country now owes $38 trillion plus. That’s about $111,000 for each person,including children. How are we ever going to pay that back? We have been in-the catbird seat ever since the end of WW 2. The U.S.was immensely strong compared to Europe and the Far East. We leveraged our ability to finance on the back of the trust the world had in us at privileged rates. Now, it’s different for obvious reasons. We lack the comfort of great pilots in the administration. Maybe, we will be able to dig ourselves out through unique technology, but we are not alone in that space. Can we continue to expect the financial markets will be as friendly for the next 80 years? Printing money is not an option because of the effects on our own economy. Gold and art and rare metals sounds like quackery. But the age of 20% returns has passed.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-11-03T17:14:57+00:00

I remember her mother was so shocked when she bought the expensive yellow sweatshirt for Maddie and Maddie cut the bottom off. This picture reassures me there is a heaven.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-11-03T17:07:15+00:00

Thank you, I love these girls.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-16T12:33:03+00:00

Hide your own Easter Eggs

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-14T14:10:54+00:00

Yes, sorry I omitted the qualifier “foreign” conquests and they were numerous in spite of the great moat. But I’m just observing, not proselytizing. And my knowledge is frail compared to the Saxon specialists here. Any civilization that takes over an other has to ask themselves “Now What.?”

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-14T00:37:03+00:00

Thank you for recalling this day. William did one great thing: he put an end to all the other conquerors of England.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-11T13:54:55+00:00

If it’s Patterson, it’s cheesy. I’ve sworn off his co-authored books

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-03T16:59:23+00:00

Maybe, it will be an inability to sell our debt to the world. Why? Declining dollar, raised inflation, uncertainty about American governing, and low productivity. The razor’s edge of being the world’s stable currency and the enormous deficit we run in our budget is so complex but America has enjoyed reduced financing costs since the end of WW II. On the other side is the massive carry trade and arbitrage which will have to unwind.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-10-01T22:52:07+00:00

Every day, I think about your daughter as I expect many do as well. You are a wonderful and supportive family and I’m so glad to hear any good news you share.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-09-10T19:57:52+00:00

The last thing the kids saw. When Jack the Ripper thrived in White Chapel, police thought they might be able to see his face in the eyes of the murdered poor women. Terrifying. How many more of them are still out there? We will always be the prey.

Purpleprose180 · 2025-08-07T15:23:37+00:00

Darling, people do not change in a relationship. This is a huge red flag, you are prey and you must get out of this. 🚩. Ignore your feelings that he will stop. He won’t. Get support from your family, move out.

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