The Democrats need to colonize the low population states which are over-represented

in the electoral college.
A few thousand Democratic voters in those states - Wyoming, North Dakota, etc. - could turn the tide for the Democrats in future elections.

If you can't change the rules, make the rules work for you, i. e., Democrats.

And always use a "non-flattering" photo, such as triple chins, or hair askew,etc. nt

So how did the "Three Days of Darkness" work out? nt

Reminds me of the time in the gynocologist's office, body exposed,

the female doctor asked "How did you get this?", referring to a large bruise on my stomach of which I was unaware.
I believe she suspected I might be the subject of abuse.
I told her I knew nothing about it, and bruised very easily.

We learn to cope, to problem-solve our situations.

Long-sleeve clothing is your friend. The blood-thinners we take, even low-dose aspirin, causes us to bruise more easily. - a trade-off for clot-prevention.

Canes prevent falls, though they take up one of your free hands, so maybe not necessary inside the house, but can be a big help outside where terrain is uneven and not so soft. (I haven't fallen yet, but wary, as sometimes balance is not the greatest.)

Grabbers are wonderful tools, for picking up newspapers outside, and many items that drop inside. Treat yourself to more than one and keep them in places where they are convenient when needed.

When I enter a room, I do a quick scan and look for the highest seating; low chairs and sofas are too hard to get out of, or too embarrassing to struggle from, especially when others are present.

I'm sure others can add hints that can remind us of other ways to cope.

Was the Crohn's disease woman following her evangelist preacher's advice? nt

Sure - as young kids we loved making the fart-like noise, after the "Heil". nt

For better or worse - I remember this song the first time it came around. nt

As young kids, we thought it was very funny.

I relate to the story, as I spent Thanksgiving away from home as well during college years.

I also went to college outside of NYC, in Tarrytown, NY, but in the 1950's.
Flying home to Ohio in November for several days was not an option, as I would be for Christmas in December for a much longer period.

I can't even remember who took me in, but roommates and friends must have come through, as I didn't spend Thanksgiving Day o campus.
I do remember one, though, one who invited me for her family home on the New Jersey shore.

All these many years later, I appreciate the outreach of strangers and their parents who opened their homes and hearts to a young person who would have been alone otherwise on a special holiday.

To my fellow Dems in NC- Please make sure

that the votes for the governor's race are counted correctly, and that Cooper is installed as your new governor.