You definitely look healthy
You definitely look healthy
I'm like the Force.... I'm with you!!! ✨👊🤗 I'm so angry, and just astounded at how ugly millions of my fellow Americans are!!! I'm heartsick, and so tried of it!!! What the hell happens to people to make them so hateful and hurtful?!? WTF!!!!?! It's hard to prepare for the horror ahead from MAGA! 😞
This documentary shows the extent of manipulation ppl have been drowning in. It helped me begin to understand how so many ppl have been roped into this circus of dangerous buffoonery.
It's free on Amazon.
Thank you!!! I'm going to definitely watch it!!!
Tell the Palestinians about the horror in the past year from Genocide Joe and his blood drenched sidekick Harris.
I don’t even know if I want to ask what they did again
This photo reminds me that every dog is an emotional support animal—some just get paid for it. Mabel & you look very comfy!
Sounds good
I honestly wish I could do that. But unfortunately, I gotta deal with the general public because my bills won’t stop, but I’m glad you’re able to. Can you do some avoiding Reality for me to lol :)
It's a mad world at the moment.
Well that’s what a dose of reality will do to you. It’s why I never touch the stuff. I find it waters down the hallucinations!
may reality respect your break and your spirit find renewed peace and energy.....
If I hear some shit like all of a sudden Trump is your father I'm going to jump on the lightsaber myself. Go see Yoda, give the Wookie a hug, find that ancient re-digitized Han Solo, and get to the planet Elonia... lets topple the Trump cult and free the magatonians once and for all.
That would be a nightmare.
I've been working on piano pieces... It keeps me focused and engaged in mental exercise, and away from the doomscrolling dreariness
Cope by not being a baby back bitch.
I must be old. WTH is a baby back bitch?
Well that was an immediate block. Freakin rude
You look how I think I look 24x7, and yet you still seem happy. Teach me, sensei.
I am cuddling with Pierce and also avoiding reality. This is a very good coping strategy.
Pierce seems to be enjoying it.
Considering the life I saved him from and the fact that he had no idea how to be a lap cat (or even an indoor cat) when I got him a year ago, he's come a very long way. 😻😻
Every dog is an emotional support animal.
Could she be any cuter?🥰
Current state of reality is harsh, indeed. But Luke Skywalker stepped up in the darkest hours of the universe. 😀
So precious 💙
Use the force and rise from the ashes
Perfect 🤗🥰
How to cope with a mad world? Get lost in your incredible work that was created over the years and paint to my heart's content.☺️
It's like the stench of plague with a grudge.. thanks for joining in Mark🩶💫
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That’s a perfect way. Mabel is adorable!
The cats have absconded upstairs to squabble until Cat Dad yells at them, so I'm gently roasting in front of a space heater and trying to get up the energy to work on my latest cross stitch project. A quiet night at home w/ a podcast is just what the doctor ordered.
Spending more time with my pets also 👍💙👍
Clutch those you love dearly ❤️
Give Mabel a “good girl” and head pats for me. 🫶
That’s great! It is the only way to cope sometimes!
Stop it! He’s adorbs 🥰
So is yours!!!
You are a beautiful Frenchie. I love their personalities. They are velcro dogs.
He is my BFF 🐾🐾🥰
I know that feeling. ❤️❤️❤️
This is Betty Louise. We love this whole thread of new friends.
So sweet!! Frenchie too?
Hello sweet Henry 💕🫶🏻🥰 They would be fast friends
😍❤️❤️❤️ I agree.
I am getting so much peace from these pics
He’s a handsome guy. There’s nothing like dogs and cats to lift the spirits.
So true!
Especially Frenchies…..🤣🤣🤣
He’s 50%frenchie, 50% Bernese Mountain Dog. Mostly crazy pants!🐾
That’s quite a combination. He sure is adorable.
Adorable!
Thank you!
Yes I do this too, we are so blessed to have our furry ones 🥰
Trump broke yall 🤣
Get back to us in 6 months when your SSI and Healthcare are gone.
She is a cutie!!
Dude, cuddling and spending tine with an animal is THE reality
Sounds like a plan. Is Mabel available for hire?
This has been me since the election. You are not alone.
It’s not just the eyes.
Good idea xx
She’s so lucky to have someone who takes care of all the worries 🥰 Sometimes, I really wish I was a dog in our society!
Yeah me too ❤️
My wife always says that we treat our animals much better than our families. When our dog developed an inoperable tumor, we had her humanely put down. If mom developed an inoperable tumor, she would have to suffer until she died.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Some conservatives in Canada don't like it but we have a program so that people who are terminal can pass away painlessly and without the doctors having to be afraid that they'll be charged with a crime if they offer pain meds to the patient until the end.
Wow!
I can think of no better strategy.
That seems to be the most sensible thing to do!
Oh my goodness! Mable is precious!
She is adorable!
Get some sleep. May the force be... I'm gonna need that force. Sorry.
Sounds heavenly!
Watch old commercials on YouTube
A little legal weed never hurts 😎
Yep
Dog on my lap, nice cup of tea, & a list of 10 audiobooks checked out of the library‼️ Absolute heaven! I live an hour away from Austin Tx so I can’t get a local Austin library card, but I can get one for $22.00 a year, & can go online & check out audiobooks at night in bed w my dog for company‼️
I fell in love with audiobooks when my husband was in hospital, in another city, for 19 months. Good hour drive both ways. I love to crochet but can’t do it and read too. Audiobooks solved that problem.
Reality IS vastly overated!
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That face 🥰
She’s a sweetie. 🥰
GP? This is my GP guy ❤️ and my lab mix girl both are rescues. They help me cope for sure! 💕
Good plan.. in fact Great plan My plan is to go on epic hikes with my 2 girls.
Great photos!
I too enjoy spending time with my dogs Peter Pan and Jif!
Poor little Mabel, please don't dump your bitterness on that sweet soul.
All while you dump your bitterness on a sweet soul? You sound so bitter.
Right? What a messed up twisted comment to make to someone finding peace with the pet that loves him! Only MAGAs could say crap about someone getting affection from their pet...
Well if you followed me, your world would be way even more turbulent, but in a good way. (Yeah this probably will be the last time I do it, the running joke is getting stale)
I’m watching bad Christmas movies.
Family tradition here!
I know how you feel. We must fight, Mark.
Good way to handle it, I've been doing the same with a cat.
One of the biggest things is different people have different Coping Mechanisms & Distractions that work well for them, but not others. Some might rewatch old favorites for Nostalgia, like Star Wars. Nostalgia, Good Food, Company, Animals, Vacations, Hobbies, Sports, Reading, and More!! <3
Being together with people I Love & Trust helps. Whether friends, good family, etc. Being in a Community helps. But also Distractions like Star Wars, Games, Books, etc
Brown= 1/2German Shepherd, 1/2 Saint Bernard = Savannah Georgia. White= 25%Amstaf, 12%Great Pyrenees, 12%= Siberian Husky =Summer Benton. Kitty= Gypsy Rose Lee= over 15 yrs. The girls. Nice to have living creatures around.
Can’t imagine life without companions to spend it with. I have three cats, one treeing Walker hound and three ducks
*JEALOUS!*
❤️
I cope with deep cleaning my house and organizing everything.
Want to do my house next?
I grew up helping my Mom clean homes. Have thought of starting my own cleaning business!
You wouldn’t happen to live in Hawai’i?
Not even close, Kansas💙
🩷🩷🩷🩷
"Aren't they just the friendliest flowers?" When Harry met Sally. 😁
They are 🤗
You’ve got mail.. when she is sick and Tom hanks brings her daisies
My bad. That's what I meant. Lol
So cute
Thank you 🤗
I love how both of your dogs look like they’re on a very large amount of two very different drugs 😂
That’s exactly how it should be done.
Omg so adorable
Ellie is a cutie pie! 😍
I’m with you!
😥💙
Awww, come here, sweetie, Mom will at least give you a big hug. (Not being forward, Nathan is my son)
Sweet! 😀
This is one of the sanest posts I've seen in over a week.
Perfect... We all should remember to just take a step away from it all.... and recharge.😊
Sounds like an excellent diversion ! Now where are my dogs …
Mabel is a sweetheart.
Is that Klingon on your ball cap?
Aurebesh
Pets make life worthwhile
Furball to the rescue for a little pick me up between rounds.
Figure out ways to fight. Fight like a Republican. You have more power than most. Use it.
I watched my favorite (aside from Empire Strikes Back) Gone with the Wind which was my mum’s favorite
Aww, hey Mabel! She’s your reality right now, enjoy!
Sounds like the most sensible way to spend some time. Mac says hi to Mabel
The right wants people to avoid,despair, and give up....
You're partially right. It's really important to stay vigilant, active, and persistent during these times, but not at the cost of your mental health. If you need time for a respite from all the bad news to make sure you're good to go again, please take it. Mental and emotional health are paramount.
Aww, stop gaslighting everyone because your favorite celebrity lost the race she pretended to run. She was a poor choice and we can do better… Try giving the people a chance to vote in the primaries next time around.
Sounds like perfection! 💙🦋
Dobie😻😻😻😻😻
Just accept that uncertainty is a part of life
Ok both pics are too cute.
My kind of dog.😂
😍🤣
Tell Beni they have gorgeous eyes 😍
I'm not sure if that's a good idea, he's already got a pretty big ego but I'll pass it along.
Impressive toy collection too 😄
Now that's a silly face 😅
Yeah, my muted words list is getting more and more full with words to block out the news. It's actually very peaceful around here without it.
Stayed for the pet pics
CHINUP- We all need a bit'o time to bounce back from the takeover & "deconstruction"of the USA & of all excellent U.S Agencies & Institutions by the Putin/Trump/GOP/Alt-Right/Neo-Nazi/Faux"Christian"Nationalist/White Nationalist anti-truth, anti-democratic, anti-American, crony capitalist Fascists.
I feel this...
Luke has become a total MELT
We all feel it, but we all have to lead.
Mabel looks as though she's taking this responsibility very seriously..🥰🤗🐶
She’s very cute!
I am trying to figure all this out -- live in reality without acknowledging the craziness of reality -- it's really hard
@meidastouch.com is good to watch, but it's wise to limit yourself and take tech breaks Canadians are hehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitlerre for you. We've got an election in 2025 and the conservatives are hitleresque. I won't use that acronym because it came from 1930s.
its a bit easier when you stop watching the big news programs. Im just watching local news now
ditto
Absolutely 💯
Very wise decision!
ohhhh
I can’t blame ya.
That is the perfect prescription for staying sane. I’m going to try it.
Adorable
Come back to reality😂
I tried to go back to work tonight after a 3 wk LOA. Didn't go well. I became physically ill from anxiety. Reality is tough place to be right now. Keep enjoying Mabel. 💜
Looks like a great way to cope 💙
Dissociation is going to become an increasingly necessary skill.
thats why watching The Muppet Show with Mark Hamill guest starring will be most welcomed.
Mabel is a cuddly sweetie 🐶
you're an actor, avoiding reality is what you do for a living and thanks for taking us along on the journey
"... please pass Mabel when you're done, Mark ..."
Same. That's Isabella at the top, and Luna at the bottom. Comfort and joy.
Stardew Valley with my son. Might just need to create the ultimate farm in the next four years.
I think you're doing it right luke
Mabel! 😍
When the world feels upside down, Gila keeps me focused. Whether on the trail or at home, staying calm and present for her is what keeps me sane. She’s my anchor in the chaos.
Ridgeback?
Shepherd mix. Your guess of what she's mixed with is as good as mine 🤷🏽♀️
Oh yea, not ridgie. Gonna take a flyer here and say that that dog likes walkies. A lot.
She sure does and we try to hike 1-2x a week.
Oh I love him!
Frodo is very handsome!
Thank you!
How was his trip to mount doom? 😂🥰🥰🐶
Successful
One rubber bone to rule em all
We got some scary shit ahead of us Mark. Can I get a follow back on here buddy! It’s nice to have a good place to post that isn’t X! Also, thanks for helping me defeat those BitClout/DeSO scammers a few years back. 🤗
Thank you, Star wars
That's been my approach, as well. So far, so good.
Pets are the best! I have 6.
May the force be with you and Mabel.
😘🐶😘
Cookies help too!
Sounds like a plan!
It’s extremely hard to be alive these days not even gunna lie
Boy, do I miss my dog. Maybe things’ll work out for me to adopt one again in the New Year. On Inhorrorgation Day if I get the ok.
This is picture perfect
They actually pretended to hate each other....zoom in.. she's sticking her tongue out at the camera hehe
A matching set! 🙂
Aww, he reminds me of the dog from the little rascals.
Ok. What’s behind the name Bagpuss?
Bagpuss was a cat from children's TV in the 1970s... Pink and white stripes
I was not prepared for that.
She was originally called Imotep (the mummy) but the wife changed it to Bagpuss
Oh cool....twins
Could I borrow Mabel for about 48 months?
Sounds like a great tactic to me.
Good plan.
I think we all could use a Mabel cuddle about now!
Best move ever!
I hear you. I thank god I live in Germany now
In a hot war with Russia Germany is the front line.
🫂
Excellent tactic! I yelled into the void, binge watched Wednesday (again), and made a bunch of cheeky stickers for my Etsy shop.
The absolute perfect plan. That is reality - the other stuff is inexplicable
Yes, me too
Love IS reality.
As well with us. Suiting by the fireplace and enjoying the quiet moments.
Same only mine is named Kenny. Kenny and Spectrum Streaming…
Smart!
Well you can cuddle now but you might have to be a force, maybe getting into a X-Wing. Cheers Peeps 🍻
Mabel is the Yoda…the Light. No light saber required.
Awwww so adorable....cuteness overload 💙💙💙
💙💙💙
Mabel is adorable, cuddling with her is much better than thinking about our world turning upside down 🙃
What’s his nickname?
“Colonel” or “Mr. Mustard” Thank you for asking! 🥰
I knew there had to be one. My Roland is Rollie or Rollie Pollie
I cuddle with my little 5 lb orange female kitty to avoid reality.
Miss my dog so much
I need to get a dog.
Ditto. Me, cuddling Bó...
Honestly I play WoW and just ignore what is going on. Sometimes the mindless grind just shuts out the real world for a while.
That didn't work when you went to skellig Michael and it's not going to work now either, fighting back works
Canon: This is *EXACTLY* what Luke Skywalker's mentors did as well!
For a generation. I guess he only read the lines.
❤️🔥
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