Here's why I am not worried - or going to worry. (re the NK potential shit storm).

[NRaleighLiberal]

We - we here on DU, our family and friends, the population of the world, essentially - will be victims of whatever insanity does or does not happen. My worrying - our worrying - won't change a thing. There is, I suppose, some amount of trust needed - trust that someone, somewhere, understands what is going on, values life, and will step in. But that is certainly out of our control.

This territory is so uncharted that it is unfathomable - so there is life to be lived, walks to be taken, gardens to be weeded. I am not burying my head in the sand (though since we've not watched TV for 8 years and haven't gotten a newspaper in 6), I get my news here, and a few other places. Not being constantly bombarded with it helps, I suppose.

Anyway - we seem to be in for quite an adventure, for better or worse.

I just made a pizza using a no-knead recipe - it came out good. Some nice music is playing. My wife is quilting - the cat is next to me, two dogs at my feet. Feeling pretty peaceful (maybe it is the glass of Stone Imperial Stout that is helping).

Since I can't even believe that the asshole ended up as president, I am not sure I believe the constant, six month shit storm of ridiculousness and blatant criminal acts is real.

But - as I said, life goes on (or hopefully will).

Be well, all - time to talk the dogs!

[Phoenix61]

1. Not sure how you feel about chocolate beers

but Sam Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout is amazing. Rich, full, flavor with a hint of coffee. My favorite night cap.

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. I love it! And Rogue chocolate as well.

[Strelnikov_]

5. I backed off on drinking Sammy Smith's Choc Stout to save more for retirement . . .

So, at this juncture, what the hell. Gimme a case of Choc Stout, a case of Imperial Stout, and a couple cases of the Fruit Ale, plus a case of Old Rasputin just cause . .

[Wawannabe]

35. I am at Stogies and Hops

And there is this coffee stout that I long to have after my tacos ($1 taco tuesday)
But it is $16 a pint. Damn. Richer than my blood! $16 a pint!
Love coffee stout. I could leave the chocolate. Just give me java.
😊

[PasadenaTrudy]

3. We are going

to a local botanical garden tonight for special evening hours. Not much we can do, so might as well enjoy.

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. absolutely! I picked 30 lbs of tomatoes today - Cherokee Purple, Brandywine,

Cherokee Chocolate, Lucky Cross - slow roasted some for 3 hours. House smells like a tomato infused pizzeria.

Don't get me wrong - I LOVE life - but at 61, I've just figured out to worry when needed...but when I can't control something, I go into hedonist mode!

[LeftInTX]

6. I won't turn on the TV

I think this is shitstorm saber rattling.
I'm sure the media won't stop yacking about.
They love this stuff, whether anything happens or not.

[Squinch]

7. I'm in Maine for work and I just saw you on a local PBS station talking tomatoes! You're famous!

Screw Trump. You're right. Life goes on.

[NRaleighLiberal]

9. ah, that....was quite a fun process - three visits, countless video shooting sessions

made me realize I want nothing with video! Going to start a podcast soon - probably a webinar series too - two more books in progress. Having fun - with...whodathunk - tomatoes!

[Squinch]

10. Good luck with them, and may we all live many long years.

[AwakeAtLast]

22. PLEASE make sure you provide links!

That sounds awesome!!

[NRaleighLiberal]

32. Link is here

http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/episode-803-epic-tomatoes/

[AwakeAtLast]

34. Ooh, thank you!

[MonkeyC]

8. I agree with you. I have had this conversation with myself and mine.

Raising a yummy red your way...

[BannonsLiver]

11. Anyone born after the 50's has had ICBMs aimed at them since birth.

I remember growing up, even during the 70's and 80's, where there seemed to be a constant threat of nuclear anhilation. But if you didn't grow up under that threat I could see where it would be a tad disconcerting. I think your OP gets it right. Live your life.

[Raine]

12. I feel the same, whatever happens happens

I'm getting on with my life for however long it goes on.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

13. Amen to that! :)

[Bradshaw3]

14. I haven't given up watching tv or reading the news but you're right

I find that I have to force myself to step back and enjoy the many things life has to offer like walks in the forest with my dog and playing sports. And, coincidentally, tonight is my night to partake of some infused chocolate so that will help change my outlook.

[RandomAccess]

15. I would hope you'd worry AT LEAST enough to

call your MoC.

Jeebus. This man needs to be throttled hefore he unleashes a nuclear hell on the planet. Don't you think that's at least worthy of a couple of phone calls (or faxes) to your Senators and Representative?

Here's some help:

Call Congress anytime, 24/7: 202-241-3121

Free Faxes (incl up to 3 attachments) to Senators: https://faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
Free Faxes (ditto) to Congress: https://faxzero.com/fax_congress.php

TEXT your faxes: Text RESIST to 50409 and follow the prompts

[SammyWinstonJack]

17. +1000000.

[BigmanPigman]

23. AT LEAST this will have a positive effect in that it may turn more

people against the GOP in 2018. And yes, this is the perfect time to call the reps at their local offices while they are on vacation. This IS Resistance Summer after all.

[Turbineguy]

16. Terrific Idea.

[bluecollar2]

18. sitting in on a beekeepers meeting

Topic is extraction of honey from the hives - best practices.

Tomorrow I'll be back out in the grove working on creating a bee friendly eco-system.

[elleng]

19. Thanks, we need such.

Maybe I'll have my first in a long time Vodka Gimlet tonight, even tho I'm home alone.

[Grammy23]

20. Spent some time cleaning a concrete bird bath today. My husband did the heavy lifting

and we got the yuck cleaned out with some bleach and and an old toothbrush. Tomorrow we will relocate it next to our bay windows in the kitchen. It was pretty hot outside but it beat listening to tRump run his yap and drum up a war.

I do believe we should be informed. I am listening to Dan Rather on Chris Hayes and I am looking forward to hearing Rachel's take on everything that has happened in the past few days. But you need to take time for yourself. This much stress can drive you wacky. So find something to help you relax and enjoy life. There isn't much we can do with the current situation other than make our opinions known and then stay informed. But don't be obsessed about it.

Try to find some balance. ⚖️

[pangaia]

21. I agree. Worry is useless. Even my friends in Seoul and Pyeongchang agree with that.

But do whatever you/we can... to stop the insanity.

[defacto7]

24. I think your attitude is possibly the most reasonable

approach one could have considering this rather vast collection of unknown extremes hurling around. If all the basics of my life were in order and I wasn't resposible for making the decisions that put my family at risk in this strange time we live in, I would probably have the resolve to put things to rest as you have. But I am very concerned for personal issuse I can't change because I can't burden my family with those concerns... so I carry it myself so they don't have to.

I have a 14 year old in Seattle, away from home for the first time participating in an important opportunity I would never deny him because of silly rumors of nuclear war, I'm concerned. I have a high school age daughter hiking on the west coast near points of nuclear contention. I worry. If by some strange happenstance there was a nuclear incident caused by two toddler minded maniacs with the power to wreak havoc on our society and separate me from my kids by a thousand miles, I would not be happy.

There are situations that make the idea of "oh well, I can't do anything anyway" not quite realistic when I have trusted my kids to a reasonably known society to find out that those reasonably knowns are on the verge of infinitely unknowable.

[apkhgp]

25. Normal

Please let me take the time to comment on how refreshing it is to hear about people in this country living a life of normalcy (as close to normal as anyone can get it). All of this controversy about what happens hundreds of miles away from home only serves to take away from that which strengthens our lives.

[HipChick]

26. I think the season of Soft Shell Crabs is nearly over..

Every week, I go to a Crabfest, and extra excited when Soft Shell Crabs are one the menu..The place sells the most interesting IPA's..

[mountain grammy]

31. Visiting my son and grandkids in Delaware

He brought some home tonight. Delicious! A real treat for this Coloradan.

[AllaN01Bear]

27. id just go on with my daily life .

[Ahpook]

28. Not worried

That POS in our White House needs a deflection.

By the way, try Sierra Nevada Otra Vez. MMM

[forgotmylogin]

29. You are right.

Worry is a useless emotion. Something will happen or it won't. We can be vigilant without worrying.

We need to not burn the bridge till we get there.

[uppityperson]

30. Would my tomatoes ripen if we got nuked?

[NRaleighLiberal]

33. they would ripen so fast - would make your head spin!

Now what color they would be....and what happens from saved seed (20 lb tomatoes)? - well, that's all up for grabs!