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buzzycrumbhunger

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69. Not a damned thing

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 09:21 PM

Jul 3

Got laid off from fucking Walgeens in mid April (bought out by a hedge fund who’s jettisoning staff and stores, and I predict the company will fold as soon as they’ve sucked anything from value from it), my unemployment has about three weeks left, and I’ve had exactly two interviews and was passed over. My son (one leg) is likewise struggling to find a job. Four parrots, three cats, a shitty rental our crap doesn’t even fit in, and wondering where the hell we’re all going to go once we can’t pay rent in a month or two. I have an ex who owes me 17 years’ worth of alimony from a divorce in fucking 2003 (daughter just found his address) and can’t even afford to hire a lawyer to get on his arse and resume paying the debt.

This timeline offers nothing to celebrate and fighting traffic to watch shit blow up would hardly feel like a respite—unless it was the ex--especially because there’s nothing even outside my life to celebrate.

This timeline just sucks in all ways possible.

Good vibes, if you’ve got extra. *sigh*

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My DU friends, what are your plans for this Fourth of July? [View all] CaptainTruth Jul 3 OP

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happy birthday to your kid. enjoy the margaritas. orleans Jul 3 #40

Many Happy Returns to your second son! littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #52

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You are not alone. PittBlue Jul 3 #3

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That sounds like great fun! littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #54

The kids love it Lifeafter70 Jul 3 #94

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It's easy Lifeafter70 Jul 3 #102

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Sounds great electric_blue68 Jul 4 #114

Amazing Polybius Jul 4 #153

We don't even leave our front lawn lol Lifeafter70 Jul 4 #165

I will be having a little bbq with my protesting pals Easterncedar Jul 3 #5

My parents and I get together every week, and Haggard Celine Jul 3 #6

I will be celebrating my cat's 15th birthday MIButterfly Jul 3 #7

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🥳😻🎉 littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #56

Happy Birthday to your sweet kitty SheltieLover Jul 3 #68

Wooo wooo! hibbing Jul 3 #76

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I'm going to be manning the airports this July 4th Niagara Jul 3 #9

😃❤️🤍💙🤓 littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #58

😀❤️🤍💙🤓 Niagara Jul 4 #144

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Good luck w the A/C. Sorry your air is so contaminated w fire realated particles! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #115

Thanks. We've had wildfires much closer in previous years, so I so feel for those directly adjacent hlthe2b Jul 4 #142

We'll cook on the grill tomorrow MustLoveBeagles Jul 3 #11

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Planning some cryogenic sleep?! 😉 electric_blue68 Jul 4 #117

Figured I'd stay awake for most of it. Eko Jul 4 #136

Interesting times ahead, then! 😉 electric_blue68 Jul 4 #139

If we even get to 300, I'd be surprised Polybius Jul 4 #154

My two best friends who also despise Rump tavernier Jul 3 #14

Sounds good! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #116

I plan to beat the heat. I will stay indoors as much as possible Midnight Writer Jul 3 #15

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Many Happy Returns to your son! littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #60

Happy Birthday to your son! SheltieLover Jul 3 #66

I will be doing nothing. I_UndergroundPanther Jul 3 #17

Stay encouraged, IUP. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #62

Bong away! BeneteauBum Jul 3 #74

Baseball game ITAL Jul 3 #18

Not Much, But... ProfessorGAC Jul 3 #19

Not much Wicked Blue Jul 3 #20

I plan to shoot off a couple bottle rockets Emile Jul 3 #21

Do the parade in our town with Bettie Jul 3 #22

Not a damned thing. greatauntoftriplets Jul 3 #23

I'll be checking to see if St. Orrex of Perpetual Hope's dream has been realized SheltieLover Jul 3 #71

Oh, I'll be here. greatauntoftriplets Jul 3 #80

Same here! SheltieLover Jul 3 #82

Getting ready Manatee Jul 3 #24

It will be the same at our home. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 3 #25

Bought fireworks NewEnglandAutumn Jul 3 #26

hee hee hee (that's the chuckle sound i made after i read your post) orleans Jul 3 #64

Go to the park and harbor/beach. DinahMoeHum Jul 3 #27

Going to a kids parade downtown with daughter and grandson. NewHendoLib Jul 3 #28

Just another evening on my floating home..... BeneteauBum Jul 3 #29

Sounds great. underpants Jul 3 #55

It is. However, in the Keys, the heat index today was 107. BeneteauBum Jul 3 #83

We'll celebrate your next post since it'll be a milestone 💥 Deuxcents Jul 4 #111

Wife hospitalized AverageOldGuy Jul 3 #30

🫂❣️ littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #42

Healing vibes on the way to her SheltieLover Jul 3 #72

Strength to you both. A good recovery for her! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #118

Nothing sinkingfeeling Jul 3 #31

Staying home. TNNurse Jul 3 #32

Been walking around the Boston Seaport at 98 degrees. cachukis Jul 3 #33

Steer clear of MAGA on the national mall IronLionZion Jul 3 #34

I will read DU, as usual. NT warmfeet Jul 3 #35

Usually go to parade in Ashland OR Tree Lady Jul 3 #36

Here's to a full recovery! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #119

Staying cool at home swimboy Jul 3 #37

I'm in Texas - they'll be setting off fireworks everywhere TBF Jul 3 #38

GSP's are beautiful and smart. It sounds like yours is also entertaining. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #43

Celebrating Kelsey Pfendler! AverageJoe Jul 3 #39

She's absolutely crushed the previous record. An outstanding role model for... littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #47

That's incredible! BeneteauBum Jul 3 #79

Wow! Looked her up. electric_blue68 Jul 4 #124

With the help of advanced notice of the heatwave Rocknation Jul 3 #41

Flying back to NE Minnesota from Alaska. waterwatcher123 Jul 3 #44

Bon voyage! littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #49

May your day be enjoyable and fun! waterwatcher123 Jul 4 #150

Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 4 #158

Hang out with my dog in air conditioned comfort Mysterian Jul 3 #45

I want to be far away from everyone. COL Mustard Jul 3 #46

😄🌞❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #50

well that was an unexpected and humorous answer. i bet, if you do go there, you will be far away orleans Jul 3 #73

Visit local friends. No decorations. No celebration. It's just a typical trump Saturday. Wonder Why Jul 3 #48

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❤️🫂 littlemissmartypants Jul 5 #175

Watch "Jaws" with my family. underpants Jul 3 #53

I may do that too! redwitch Jul 3 #84

This is a yearly tradition for me Niagara Jul 4 #145

Is that fireworks or gunfire? Aussie105 Jul 3 #57

Not a damn thing ZDU Jul 3 #59

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Ditto joanbarnes Jul 3 #63

I'm going to see the Angels vs the Red Sox. Initech Jul 3 #65

Not a damned thing buzzycrumbhunger Jul 3 #69

Won't your town or county go after the deadbeat? SheltieLover Jul 3 #81

I'm in Floriduh buzzycrumbhunger Jul 3 #86

I would try to get whichever jurisdiction issued the support order SheltieLover Jul 3 #92

Will try buzzycrumbhunger Jul 3 #93

They should prosecute him, regardless of where he lives SheltieLover Jul 3 #95

Check out the requirements for receiving half his social security..must be divorced 10 years and not remarried Deuxcents Jul 4 #112

Oh, wow! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #134

Must have been married 10 years....not divorced. Melon Jul 4 #148

Good graciousness! : ( May you get what's properly owed you, and soon!! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #127

Just checked regarding statues of limitations Lifeafter70 Jul 3 #105

Even before I read your last line... electric_blue68 Jul 4 #128

More great advice! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #137

Did the 2003 divorce happen in Floriduh? Niagara Jul 4 #146

Yep. buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #159

I'm not an attorney, nor do I play one on TV Niagara Jul 4 #164

Thanks so much!! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #166

You're welcome Niagara Jul 4 #167

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Cool. littlemissmartypants Jul 3 #89

Oooo, hyperlapse - interesting! What about slow-mo? electric_blue68 Jul 4 #129

Kind of like a time-lapse hibbing Jul 4 #155

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Here in Atlanta: Dulcinea Jul 4 #172

Thank you to everyone who responded. CaptainTruth Jul 8 #176