Judith, I apologize. You have indeed done more than your fair share in life, and I could have said what I felt I needed to without being so blunt.

I am 81, also a single mom of 3, put myself through grad school so I could put my passion to work, save a little for my old age, and help my kids through school. Some of that happened, but a long bout with undiagnosed Lyme Disease cut my career short and kept me from accomplishing as much as I'd hoped. A generous, skillful physician finally correctly diagnosed and treated me. It took time and persistance but I recovered and went back to work, savings pretty much gone. Kids all got through college; it just took longer. Retirement on slim income, but I've been able to be active in my community, which is something I need to be able to do.

My outburst came out of my frustration of living in a town where people talk a lot but do little. I had hoped to be able to step back after Biden won, but find myself doing more, even here in my own town.

What you did in your life worked for you and what you are doing now also seems to work for you. Now I have a bit more information in which to place your comment. I am glad you are doing well in Mexico, but I can't do that.

No, I am not into calling names, just bothers me when people get negative. There's so much of that in my town, and I come here for a boost of useful information and encouragement. Not a dismissive comment like this: "I am so lucky that I know hardly ever associate with members of the ordinary masses. What a horror show the human race seems to be. Let's face it, folks. It's close to the end."

I guess I am one of the members of the ordinary masses. Those are the people I spent decades working with, helping them create communities that could work together to solve some of the problems they had nothing to do with creating. I haven't given up, yet. It is a blessing when I come here (and some other forums and groups) and get the uplift that keeps me wanting to be involved and gives me the connections that I can pass on to others.

It's fine if you want to believe it's close to the end, as you say. You are entitled to see it as you want. Just please, don't dismiss what I'm doing as if it were a hobby just to keep busy. It's much much more than that. I think it deserves a little respect.

Thank you for being active in Dems Abroad.