. It's impossible to ignore everything that's happening in the world around us. I've become increasingly involved in local rallies, letter-writing and so on. I went to a rally yesterday in my hometown and listened to a series of heartfelt testimonials by local people. Included among them was the mother of a child killed in a school shooting here who somehow has the strength and determination to fight gun violence.
I did not expect that this is the turn my retirement would take. It often feels overwhelming, but I strive to do at least one small thing each day, and I'm trying to build a network with like-minded friends. Nearly every town around here has formed some sort of group that people can join. It's really heartwarming. I sometimes wonder how history will look at this period 10 years from now. I want to do my part, and be on the right side of history.
In other news...
My credit score has I believe risen a notch with my new car loan payments. It stands at 834 now, and I got the same message Dido did. He he.
I'm trying to avoid making purchases at Walmart, Amazon and Target. It hasn't been that hard.
March 17th, 2025 at 10:04 pm 1742249077
I went to the Veteran’s protest at the Boston State House last week.
It was at noon time and a lot of people there were retirement age.
We have the time and in many cases can take risks that those raising children and building careers can’t take right now.
It is very hard to see the damage but good to see people standing up.
Hopefully that will grow fast enough to counter the pushback.
March 18th, 2025 at 04:16 am 1742271415
Honestly, it has been tough. For a while I refused to watch the news, and now I'm engulfed in it.
I too try my best to do something, but I don't know what. I'm sad and shocked at the same time.
For me, it's been hard not to purchase items from the stores you mentioned. I did sell my Tesla stocks and haven't shopped at Target for quite some time.
March 18th, 2025 at 07:16 am 1742282198
March 18th, 2025 at 03:26 pm 1742311562
I, too, am afraid. I see my investments declining, prices rising, and social unrest. The other day I decided to turn off all media and spent three hours in the basement work room creating. I made two candles and covered 4 steel cans with material as my goal of recycling more things.
The issue with not shopping Walmart is it is the only grocery store in our little town. We try to go to others when we are in bigger towns. I haven't been to Target in months. But hopefully if enough people make the conscious choice of not shopping at these big corporations or not shopping as much, it will make a difference.
Good job on the credit score!