I'm back, and very turned off by the events that unfolded.

I cannot watch the "President-Elect" and have no desire to do so.
I sneak little sessions on TV to keep up with developments, but foresee a bleak four years.
Disheartening, too, because I'm senior enough that I may not get another chance to see another Democratic president.

I can understand that can be a major concern.

I guess the upside is that after a certain age we are no longer accumulating goods, so we basically just need funds for food, housing, and meds.

You more than likely already know how to live well without spending a lot of money - free entertainment is often available, and real and long-time friends are content just to hear from you or spend time in your company without more than a cup of coffee or tea.
However, the concern you have is always in the back of your mind.
Cultivate your friends and family - not to make suckers of them, but so that they welcome and look forward to your company.

(Not a good enough answer, I know, but life is worth the risks we have to take.).

Bill Weld has shown himself as a decent, common sense person

throughout this political season.
I commend his reasonableness.

Connecticut? Why so many there? More than in Texas.

What position would O'Malley be best suited for? nt

Ohioan here; have been voting absentee for about 10 years.

I love the opportunity to research candidates any hour of the day & night; to not feel rushed by knowledge that someone is waiting behind me.

What's to keep an absentee voter from taking a selfie

in the privacy of one's home? Would there be consequences for that?
Seems like these bans need to be updated for today's reality and technology.

No. this wasn't the guy. I'll look for photos of the speech. nt

Trump rally in Denver Sat. evening:

Does anyone recognize the priest sitting just to the right of Trump?
I say "priest" because he wore a clerical collar, but he could be a denomination other than Roman Catholic, though nor likely.
Two rows above a woman wore a tee-shirt that read "Catholics for Trump".

It made me so angry to see his smug face giving credence to Trump's over-the-top words.
I consider it a disgrace and a scandal that a man of God would lend whatever credibility he has to this vile, vulgarian excuse for a political leader. How can he minister to those who reject the very thought of Trump as a President of the US?

It's highly likely that the priest and the tee-shirt woman were plucked out of the attendees to be showcased throughout the nation.

I hear you, and realize there's much to what you say.

My home is one-floor also, and some accommodations - hand rails, higher commodes, walk-in shower - are in place.
Plus it's the place my adult kids gather for holidays.
And, frankly, the idea of moving is physically daunting. - I have limited energy and stamina for all that a move would entail.
I also keep odd hours - up late at night, sleep in in the morning.
Food/meals are to be considered. - I like a hot meal in the evening, though I no longer cook. I get prepared meals from supermarket or drive-throughs that prepare your order on the spot.
I could get help in to assist as needed as/if I become limited.

Therein lies the dilemma I first spoke of