So much wisdom in Joe's words.

He and Beau are indeed true servants of the American people.

Good news, such as yours, is always welcome.

Wishing you the best of luck in finding the job you have prepared for.

Give'em hell, Hill! nt

Thank you for this, CTyankee. The pinafores

remind me that my mother made pinafores for me as a youngster.
She was a good and adventurous seamstress as a young mother, making coats, dresses, dolls, etc., that women today couldn't/wouldn't conceive of attempting.

The paintings are gorgeous!

Isn't this what most of us do daily in our homes?

We wouldn't be afraid to eat food that was near or even somewhat over its "expiration" date, would we?

Some products are labeled "Best by (date). What does that mean, really? Ambiguous -as "best" is subjective, as far as I can tell.

Also interesting - Coach Hastert has not been seen or commented

since this issue became public. Nor has any family member or even a lawyer or spokesperson for him commented.
It's said he's at a family home in Wisconsin.

I believe his arraignment is next week, so we shall see.

What a wonderful example of familial love Joe Biden gives to the world.

That big Irish heart of his is breaking, but there he stands comforting those near and dear to him.

I'm so sorry this flap is in your face day & night the last weeks.

Naturally, it is painful for you to be reminded over and over again of the ordeal you suffered.
I'm inclined to think that incestuous relationships are far more common than many would believe.
May you find the peace you have always deserved.

Good one. Love the three stooges representing the 3% Koch-backed researchers. nt

Unfortunately, our cannon fodder young men were sent to war

in recent years, by their Daddies and granddaddies.
Moms and grandmoms seldom advocate for the chest-thumping wars our nation has engaged in in the last half-century.

This is meant as a comment, not an argument.

And, yes, I agree with OP that aging of both men and women without family is tough.

I'm widowed, and can't imagine how much harder and emptier life would be without my adult children looking in, helping out now and again. Though I want to stay in my home as long as possible, I think if I had no family I would seek a community for older adults, as they do usually look out for one another.