Nothing to stop someone being proud of their nation and left wing. I think a lot of Scots are indeed both. 

Left wing doesn't mean someone has to buy into all the left wing viewpoints - things like being globalist, pro trans, anti capitalist etc. doesn't stop anybody being proud of their nation nor does buying into one of those viewpoints mean they must all be believed. The labels are  too broad brush. People are complicated.

I know I wouldn't do too well without my dogs.   Never been without animals in my life.

It is like having someone else to think about,  and look after,  take out and socialise with,  prepare their dinners,  talk to them,  and best of all  -  have a cuddle with.   
I know I wouldn't cope coming home to an empty house.

Great replies, keep them coming!

Muddy we speak a different language....see below

It really is a case of 'life is what you make of it' isn't it, but only for those of us lucky enough to have choices.

For myself I prefer not to give personal details out, but I look to forums for escape and entertainment, one soon learns which threads to avoid if you already have a level of stress and anxiety in your life to overcome each day.
One thing I have learned and that is this: when you're single again after many years of being a couple you speak a different language from those who have a living partner, the 'aloneness' dictates your life and actions.

Phew, that's quite enough philosophy for today, I have many many blessings, sun's out and I'm fortunate enough to have daughter and partner staying so were off out, no idea where!!

I have a park at the top of the road and a Co-op round the corner..
Family gatherings.. and a couple of good friends still alive..
 Fed up with the tv.. nothing much of interest to me..

Do I get pissed off ?  Of course I do.. Like many others..
My legs hurt sometimes.. my balance is wonky sometimes 
and my hair sticks out in the wrong places sometimes..
I look on PF sometimes and it is horrid.. They are a nasty bunch..
And then I come on here.. We get excited when we score a 2 on Wordle..
When the washing is on the line.. When the rains come.. or when Amazon deliver on time or 
when our pets are well..
  When it all boils down , we are bloody lucky to be alive..

Without my dog Scrumpy and cat Polly my home would have been silent when Sam died.. 
They kept my spirits up..  I have many dogs pass my gate on their walks to the park..
They stop for a chat and a pet.... We have Bertie and Lottie in the family...
I share other peoples pets now..
 I haven't decided yet on putting the washing out.. Looks (a bit) like rain..

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The SNP has changed a lot the past year or so. I don't like John Sweeney much nor do I like the fact he says Scotland needs a bit more immigration. If they passed a law to make the lazy young Scots who refuse to work get a job or lose benefits, then we wouldn't need them, and we'd pay out less in benefits. But what do I know, I don't have my head in the clouds........Like them.

Pets are a huge responsibility, a source of joy, and leave memories when no longer with us. We had one cat, which was originally our daughter's.  She lived til she was 18. It's busy round here, so we haven't had another.  We weren't at home enough to have a dog when we were working.

Both our kids have dogs, but only one cat left now, he's a lovely ginger who completely ignores the dogs.  His female companion was run over, unbelievable as the roads near them have little traffic. 

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