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LiberalLoner

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9. Joy is hard to come by these days and loneliness is crowding us all

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Sep 21, 2020, 06:56 AM

Sep 2020

Sometimes it helps to just sit in the backyard and watch the birds at the feeders.

Or do something with my hands, like cooking or art. Something creative.

When I keep my hands busy there is less time for my mind to dwell on sadness and anxiety.

Is there anything you can do that interests you and keeps your hands busy?

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Its not about me, complaining. Just trying to sort out where I am....78 next month. [View all] 3Hotdogs Sep 2020 OP

Aging is tough in many ways. But, I'm still adapting and finding enjoyment Hoyt Sep 2020 #1

Also, it was about 5 years ago that I realized, I ain't chick bait anymore. 3Hotdogs Sep 2020 #2

That sounds like a wonderful thing, that sort of commune. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #3

"We all need to hang in there " marybourg Sep 2020 #4

Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #5

+1 LiberalLoner Sep 2020 #8

If you're feeling that way, so are others in your vicinity. Grasswire2 Sep 2020 #6

let me just say this - KT2000 Sep 2020 #7

Joy is hard to come by these days and loneliness is crowding us all LiberalLoner Sep 2020 #9

P.S. I always admired how Eisenhower liked paint by number kits LiberalLoner Sep 2020 #10

Where y'at? Got room for two more? trof Sep 2020 #11

We are in N.J. Little room left, however. 3Hotdogs Sep 2020 #12

sounds ideal. trof Sep 2020 #13