thanks Trauti for your comments. I see our dilemma is what we can do with what we have left as PD robs us of our lives. My day, every day is 2 hours of cycling while watching food and political shows on TV, 1-2 hours of doing crosswords on line, I’m hooked on Hearts for couple of hours (does anyone know of a good Bridge game? can't adjust to the one I found as it doesn't have pictures on cards, only numbers). couple of hours searching for and posting PD info on PIEN - not the life I would have chosen!! what a waste! and venting my emotions re politics, yes, I still care!!! However, I think I do understand your husband and know I will probably be in the same spot someday soon. A friend of mine is fine physically, but is losing her mind. I don't think I have dementia yet, so you'll have to put up with me for awhile. -----Original Message----- From: Trauti Boyd Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 6:58 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: WHAT W I LL YOU DO IN NOVEMBER? i really did not see much of a problem with those discussions, especially, since the fellows involved seemed to be having a good time presenting their points! :) and why would people leave? i belong to several lists and not all posts interest or concern me. well, the solution is really simple - i hit the delete button! i don't enjoy talking about politics either but those posts brought a smile to my face because the posters were engaged! one of my biggest sorrows looking at my husband is the fact that nothing seems to interest him anymore ........ trauti >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mary Ann Ryan >> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 6:42 AM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: WHAT W I LL YOU DO IN NOVEMBER? >> >> It would be best to leave political discussions off this forum. No one >> wins - and no one's mind is changed. >> --------- >> Mary Ann >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn