Among Friends

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Merely, throwing this Topic open . .

To share what you want, or care to share . . . 

                

                

[rms1954]

That's a loaded question.  

[AuntG]

My first thought is we should practice what we preach. My second thought is that sometimes it is better not to express a thought if the intent is to criticize or put someone down. My final thought is to express things clearly. Some posters try to evade the inevitable poof from the moderators with thinly veiled language singling out a person or group they literally hate.

[deepwaterdotter]

I make sure the circle is completely filled in.

[FancyPhillyshopper]

How I cope:

Work hard, play hard.

Be extravagant, but don't break the budget.

Eat in moderation, make time for exercise.

Learn something new every day.

Time is limited--don't needlessly waste it.

Be kind, but don't be a patsy.

Lead by example. 

FIll your life with beauty and love!

[We rescue cats]

Watching HGTV with a cat on my lap while it is snowing and blowing outside, hoping the roads are okay tomorrow morning when I head out to an early hair/nail appt. then a day of shopping and errands and dinner with good friends.

[San Antonio Gal]

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@monicakm wrote:
Barely coping. We've been clothes shopping for DH for five hours. Back is screaming at me. But I'm sitting down in McDonald's waiting for a double fish fillet with no bun. A 16 or 17-year-old girl just told me my hair was so pretty and my eyelashes were so pretty. Feeling better 😁

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That was sweet of the young girl to say that to you @monicakm .     

Five hours is a long time to be shopping.

[JoyFilled Warrior]

I'm coping by leaning into, & appreciating a sense of momentary relief from recent worry & concern

My "Northernly situated" sister, & bro-in-law seem to be finally safer now.

She seems to be already enjoying the much anticipated, profoundly available company of her newly, very newly retired hubby

She is merely hours away from celebrating her next birthday. 

[Desert Lily]

When something is bothering me, I cope by:

- Talking to a BFF

- Exercising

- Cleaning the house whether it needs it or not

- Eating something sweet

- Getting lost in a good movie

- Working on a novel

- Taking a walk

[wilma]

Considering what I've been through with my health in 2025, I'm amazed I'm still here, still coping, and still hopeful and happy. I try to focus on the good things in my life instead of the bad things going on around me and in our world. It's not always easy though. 

Best Wishes to All in the New Year!