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1. about 11 hours ago on Amanda the Great

   I think mine might say “You were recently forced to start a new job at 72 and will be there the rest of your life.” Yup, that would be about right….although I do LOVE my job at the moment anyway. Waiting for the other shoe to drop…..

2. 1 day ago on AJ and Magnus

   Agreed. I as you, am straight, but have openly accepted the people who aren’t. I enjoy reading this strip. My dear brother who has now passed was gay. I grew up with it, not thinking there was anything wrong with it until I met the “adult straight world” folks. Never could figure out why everyone in that group had such a problem with it. Had he lived, he would be the first to tell the world and not be ashamed.

   That being said, I can see Silenced Victim’s point about bringing back more about the core family and how they live their lives in today’s world. It’s a cartoon, not a soap box. Please don’t think I don’t enjoy the other character now and then, it just seems like we don’t see enough of the core families home life.

3. 1 day ago on Amanda the Great

   Just re-read this from you. It is a process. I colored mine for many years to hide the grey, but it became a matter of cost that made me finally give up. My hair was very long back then. Now it’s thinning, but shorter, so easier to care for as well. For those years I did color it, I don’t regret it because I just wasn’t ready for grey hair yet.

4. 1 day ago on Aunty Acid

   You could check with the charities before giving as to what their policy is. Charities work with other charities to help them to keep their doors open so to speak.

5. 2 days ago on Aunty Acid

   You might want to ask those charities if they could send email reminders instead of regular mail. Most will be happy to, because it saves $‘s and paper. We ask almost everytime when it’s appropriate.

6. 2 days ago on Aunty Acid

   I wish we could, but regulations and just plain time sometimes gets in the way. When we do get a hold of a person we can set up their preferences to phone call, mail, email, etc. to a point.

   The other problem of course is a lot of those who have been able to help in the past are in tough times themselves. Of course we don’t push them, but do offer alternatives.

   Best advise I can pass on to those who want to continue to help out but just can’t financially can donate time directly to the charity. Especially Food Banks. The other way to make it easier on the budget and still help is that you should check to see if you could get set up on a monthly payment plan. It’s much easier to come up with a small amount each month than a one time larger donation.

7. 3 days ago on Aunty Acid

   I know it’s a HUGE problem for so many people. I personally hate it too, but for another side to that coin, I’ve just gone back to work at 72, for a call center.

   I would NEVER have chosen this, but did, as this one only contacts previous donors for charities that they have donate to already. This company is totally legitimate, and has been in business for many years. They contract with some of the biggest well known charities around the country. Many food banks, shelters, etc. Every person who works here WANTS to be here doing this work to help others in need.

   Sadly most of our calls are cut short by profanity or just hangups before they ever understand who is calling. Fortunately a few of our calls get through, and result in additional support for those who need the help. I wish there was a way for people to discern between good and bad calls. If anyone ever does it would be a blessing for those few good ones out there.

   I’ll get off my soapbox now…

8. 3 days ago on Amanda the Great

   Never had a car of my own until after my first divorce. ’68 Red and White Chevy Camaro. That car was WAY better to and for me than my ex ever was.

9. 3 days ago on Amanda the Great

   Maybe, but I’m sure you can still see it in your mind.

10. 3 days ago on Adam@Home

    I see a spin off potential here. This could be BIG!