DaveM61 🏳️🌈
@davem1961.bsky.social
I’m a retired government economist now working for a nonprofit helping men be better versions of themselves.
My zen are riding my indoor trainer on Zwift and my Harley on country roads.
My zen are riding my indoor trainer on Zwift and my Harley on country roads.
GRATITUDE Day 21 - I did it! And the challenge worked and served its purpose. I am feeling less hopeless. However, I’m still feeling a lot of fear and anger, but not to a paralyzing degree. I will not give nor give in.
December 6, 2024 at 9:10 PM
GRATITUDE Day 21 - I did it! And the challenge worked and served its purpose. I am feeling less hopeless. However, I’m still feeling a lot of fear and anger, but not to a paralyzing degree. I will not give nor give in.
GRATITUDE Day 20 - I’m grateful for being a part of an organization (ManKind Project USA) that’s dedicated to helping men become better men. The training we provide is more important now than ever. I am so blessed to be chosen as a part of staff for an initiation event this weekend.
December 6, 2024 at 4:24 AM
GRATITUDE Day 20 - I’m grateful for being a part of an organization (ManKind Project USA) that’s dedicated to helping men become better men. The training we provide is more important now than ever. I am so blessed to be chosen as a part of staff for an initiation event this weekend.
GRATITUDE Day 19 - I am so grateful for my ability to keep my cool! I had to drop Buster off at boarding, go to the airport, fly from BWI to ATL to IAH. I should be in Houston by now but it’s been an adventure! I was dreading this trip, but I’m getting into it now despite the challenges.
December 5, 2024 at 1:15 AM
GRATITUDE Day 19 - I am so grateful for my ability to keep my cool! I had to drop Buster off at boarding, go to the airport, fly from BWI to ATL to IAH. I should be in Houston by now but it’s been an adventure! I was dreading this trip, but I’m getting into it now despite the challenges.
GRATITUDE Day 18 - Today I completed a major milestone at work. I didn’t realize just how much it was weighing me down! I’m grateful for my dedication and commitment to keep getting done what needs to be done. Celebrated with a walk with Buster 😁❤️🐶
December 3, 2024 at 10:41 PM
GRATITUDE Day 18 - Today I completed a major milestone at work. I didn’t realize just how much it was weighing me down! I’m grateful for my dedication and commitment to keep getting done what needs to be done. Celebrated with a walk with Buster 😁❤️🐶
Reposted by DaveM61 🏳️🌈
The day America decided to ignore Jared Kushner's $2 billion from the Saudis, and put an insurrection-inciting convicted felon back in the White House, is the day I stopped giving a shit about any "moral high ground."
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
December 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM
The day America decided to ignore Jared Kushner's $2 billion from the Saudis, and put an insurrection-inciting convicted felon back in the White House, is the day I stopped giving a shit about any "moral high ground."
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
GRATITUDE Day 17 - Today wasn’t was easy, Mondays seldom are. I wanted to hide and blow off my responsibilities, but I didn’t. I was in some difficult situations where I could have totally lost my cool, but I didn’t. So today I’m grateful for my ability to pull back and be respectful.
December 3, 2024 at 1:10 AM
GRATITUDE Day 17 - Today wasn’t was easy, Mondays seldom are. I wanted to hide and blow off my responsibilities, but I didn’t. I was in some difficult situations where I could have totally lost my cool, but I didn’t. So today I’m grateful for my ability to pull back and be respectful.
THANK YOU Speaker Emerita Pelosi!!!
From my earliest days in Congress, I’ve made it a mission to fight the scourges of HIV/AIDS and anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
On World Aids Day, we recommit to the work to save our health care, expand treatment and achieve our shared dream of an AIDS-free generation. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
On World Aids Day, we recommit to the work to save our health care, expand treatment and achieve our shared dream of an AIDS-free generation. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
December 2, 2024 at 1:35 AM
THANK YOU Speaker Emerita Pelosi!!!
GRATITUDE Day 16 - I am so grateful for four years of normalcy and dignity from the Biden-Harris administration. It was a much needed rest to prepare for another shit show. Sequels are usually worse than the original and Trump II promises to deliver the shit. So I really value the past 4 years.
December 2, 2024 at 1:22 AM
GRATITUDE Day 16 - I am so grateful for four years of normalcy and dignity from the Biden-Harris administration. It was a much needed rest to prepare for another shit show. Sequels are usually worse than the original and Trump II promises to deliver the shit. So I really value the past 4 years.
He absolutely did the right thing. You know damn well first thing coming after the inauguration is a mass pardoning of the insurrectionists!
President Biden did the right thing by pardoning his son, Hunter. The Trump Administration would have used the Justice Department to prosecute their political opponents.
REPOST if you think President Biden made the right decision!
REPOST if you think President Biden made the right decision!
December 2, 2024 at 1:15 AM
He absolutely did the right thing. You know damn well first thing coming after the inauguration is a mass pardoning of the insurrectionists!
GRATITUDE Day 15 - Just enjoying a drama free day of relaxing without guilt. I didn’t do a damn thing productive today because I didn’t have to. I appreciate the privilege I have to enjoy a day like this. I don’t take it for granted.
December 1, 2024 at 2:48 AM
GRATITUDE Day 15 - Just enjoying a drama free day of relaxing without guilt. I didn’t do a damn thing productive today because I didn’t have to. I appreciate the privilege I have to enjoy a day like this. I don’t take it for granted.
GRATITUDE Day 14 - I am taking care of myself. This has never been easy for me, but I am committed to the effort. I am worth it. And despite the shit show that is brewing in this country I’m not ready or willing to checkout and give up yet. So I’m grateful for my will to not just survive but THRIVE!
November 30, 2024 at 1:26 AM
GRATITUDE Day 14 - I am taking care of myself. This has never been easy for me, but I am committed to the effort. I am worth it. And despite the shit show that is brewing in this country I’m not ready or willing to checkout and give up yet. So I’m grateful for my will to not just survive but THRIVE!
You know this bromance is going to get ugly, and I plan on having the 🍿ready!
November 29, 2024 at 10:15 PM
You know this bromance is going to get ugly, and I plan on having the 🍿ready!
GRATITUDE Day 13 - I had a busy day baking and cooking then spending a relaxing afternoon with friends who share my values. I know there are many this holiday feeling obligated to spend the day uncomfortably with those who don’t share theirs. For today I was able to set aside sadness, anger, & fear.
November 29, 2024 at 2:08 AM
GRATITUDE Day 13 - I had a busy day baking and cooking then spending a relaxing afternoon with friends who share my values. I know there are many this holiday feeling obligated to spend the day uncomfortably with those who don’t share theirs. For today I was able to set aside sadness, anger, & fear.
GRATITUDE Day 12 - Buster…enough said.
November 28, 2024 at 1:25 AM
GRATITUDE Day 12 - Buster…enough said.
GRATITUDE Day 11 - The gratitude practice, meditation, and focusing on the present are paying off. I’m enjoying longer stretches of productivity. I’m not at peak performance but I am getting better!!
November 27, 2024 at 1:50 AM
GRATITUDE Day 11 - The gratitude practice, meditation, and focusing on the present are paying off. I’m enjoying longer stretches of productivity. I’m not at peak performance but I am getting better!!
GRATITUDE Day 10 - Today I’m grateful for the tools recovery taught me, specifically to focus on the Now…the Past is gone and the Future isn’t here yet. Right now, at this moment, I am safe, my needs are met, and I have the support of friends. 🙏❤️
November 26, 2024 at 1:56 AM
GRATITUDE Day 10 - Today I’m grateful for the tools recovery taught me, specifically to focus on the Now…the Past is gone and the Future isn’t here yet. Right now, at this moment, I am safe, my needs are met, and I have the support of friends. 🙏❤️
GRATITUDE Day 9 - I am grateful today for a circle of like minded men with whom I can vent and share my feelings without embarrassment. This morning 6 of us met on a Zoom call and vented our anger and sadness, shared how we are coping, and closed with sharing what we are grateful for this holiday.
November 24, 2024 at 10:50 PM
GRATITUDE Day 9 - I am grateful today for a circle of like minded men with whom I can vent and share my feelings without embarrassment. This morning 6 of us met on a Zoom call and vented our anger and sadness, shared how we are coping, and closed with sharing what we are grateful for this holiday.
GRATITUDE Day 8 - I am so grateful to be a part of an organization committed to helping men become better men (The ManKind Project USA). We just elected 4 new Board members from an excellent slate of talented men. I judge our work is needed more now than ever and I will not give up the effort.
November 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM
GRATITUDE Day 8 - I am so grateful to be a part of an organization committed to helping men become better men (The ManKind Project USA). We just elected 4 new Board members from an excellent slate of talented men. I judge our work is needed more now than ever and I will not give up the effort.
GRATITUDE Day 7 - Today I am grateful for my empathy that allows me to connect with other sentient beings, not just humans. We all feel pain, that pain is shared, and I just cannot disconnect myself to inflict pain on another. I don’t understand those who can so easily.
November 23, 2024 at 3:12 AM
GRATITUDE Day 7 - Today I am grateful for my empathy that allows me to connect with other sentient beings, not just humans. We all feel pain, that pain is shared, and I just cannot disconnect myself to inflict pain on another. I don’t understand those who can so easily.
GRATITUDE Day 6 - Today I’m grateful for the arts, and the artists that create the magic that allows me to just for a moment escape from reality. Tonight I’m seeing “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and I really can use a comedy tonight!
November 21, 2024 at 11:33 PM
GRATITUDE Day 6 - Today I’m grateful for the arts, and the artists that create the magic that allows me to just for a moment escape from reality. Tonight I’m seeing “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and I really can use a comedy tonight!
GRATITUDE Day 5 - Today I’m grateful for my commitment to others as well as myself. This week has been tough and I haven’t been particularly motivated, but I’m putting one foot in front of the other and getting done what I need to. I remember in early recovery just doing the next right thing!
November 21, 2024 at 2:59 AM
GRATITUDE Day 5 - Today I’m grateful for my commitment to others as well as myself. This week has been tough and I haven’t been particularly motivated, but I’m putting one foot in front of the other and getting done what I need to. I remember in early recovery just doing the next right thing!
GRATITUDE Day 4 - I’m having a really tough time today. I’ve been spending too much time going down a spiraling rabbit hole of fear and foreboding. So today I’m grateful for my resilience and survival instincts to pull back when necessary to preserve my sanity.
November 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
GRATITUDE Day 4 - I’m having a really tough time today. I’ve been spending too much time going down a spiraling rabbit hole of fear and foreboding. So today I’m grateful for my resilience and survival instincts to pull back when necessary to preserve my sanity.
GRATITUDE Day 3 - Today is my 63rd birthday. I am so grateful to still be alive and in good health. I plan on sticking around to see this country dig out of this mess. In the meantime, I have no intention to watch time go by from my rocking chair…I have a mission to live by and keep me busy!
November 18, 2024 at 12:43 PM
GRATITUDE Day 3 - Today is my 63rd birthday. I am so grateful to still be alive and in good health. I plan on sticking around to see this country dig out of this mess. In the meantime, I have no intention to watch time go by from my rocking chair…I have a mission to live by and keep me busy!