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In reply to the discussion: With all the horrible news this week [View all]Figarosmom
(5,812 posts)41. Keep painting
Last edited Fri May 23, 2025, 12:21 AM - Edit history (1)
And even if it's raining take a walk or just sit outside under an overhang. The negative ions outside does wonders for your state of mind. Paint en plein air combining 2 things that are good for your minds peace.
I'll add, it has been raining here all week too, but during lulls in the rain I have gone out and sat on the glider and watched the birds pulling worms out if newly dug garden beds. It brought a smell to my face that I was providing to a new generation of birds in the nests in my bushes around the yard.
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I too am struggling. Made an appointment to see a therapist. It's that bad.First time ever at age 67.
Nanuke
Thursday
#1
Ahh, too bad... Well, you could bundle up like the Morton salt girl with your umbrella...
hlthe2b
Thursday
#20
Get the acid reflux over the counter pill....take a sominex or two...paint up some
Karadeniz
Thursday
#3
I can see and hear the change in my friends' dispositions..mine, too. We are not quick to be optimistic
Deuxcents
Thursday
#5
I know how you feel. I've been having health problems this week myself most of the ones you mentioned.
Walleye
Thursday
#6
{hug} I enjoy your watercolors. I'm worried about being kicked out of assisted living place bc Medicaid. That being..
electric_blue68
Thursday
#10
It is the danged uncertainty of the times. No one knows what fresh hell will befall us
LoisB
Thursday
#16
I'm so sorry. I'm right there with you. Want to cry most of the time. Really hard to find any
LiberalLoner
Thursday
#19
You know we're here for you. Originally wrote this, "You know we're hear for you, then corrected it,
3Hotdogs
Thursday
#29
I--no, we all--feel your pain. You may have read this already, but whenever I feel overwhelmed...
Ol Janx Spirit
Thursday
#32
I know you want to stay informed, and then it gets to the point where the information
samplegirl
Friday
#65