From one 47 y/o to another - middle age bites. I don't know your situation, but mine isn't anything to smile about either.

Going on 11 years of dealing with chronic pain - what I try to remember is that somebody, somewhere - has it a whole lot tougher than I do - that's so much easier said than done I know - but keep your chin up.

My grandmother had an embroidered piece on her wall for years and years - and as a child I never really "got it" - but as an adult - it means a ton....

When life hands you a lemon - Make lemonade....

So corny, so old, but so true....

As for political banter - can't get away from it on TV - so, don't need it here either. I am NOT saying that the discussion doesn't need to happen - because we can look around us and SEE the apathy.

Beachnut - prayers headed your way!