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Maybe we could start a thread for those “simple pleasures” that awaken our senses, bring us some joy/relief/comfort. Might be a silly idea. Maybe already a discussion like this. There was a discussion about what makes us smile awhile back. However I can see how it may be perceived as unhelpful for many. Just my gibberish again.
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Hey there @Kyle1, sorry, just took a wander around the backyard. Then my daughter, after her lengthy session with swift has declared she has simply too much energy, hoiked on her sneakers and has proceeded to run laps around the back yard. Lol
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@Kyle1, misplaced my phone. What is wrong with me? still can hear my daughter running laps. Hilarious. Those funny moments are so precious. No problems re wi fi. It must be frustrating for you though. You didn’t sleep all night?? And no sleep during the day?? You must be just about ready to collapse this very moment. I did not sleep well the night before last, and ended up falling down the stairwell. I slept like an angel last night, ensconced in my fluffy cloud as it were….
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And now she’s back to swift! So, the thing is this (I have to make dinner shortly). I wrote another lengthy missive today, thank gosh I didn’t post it. You have friends on this forum, you are well respected; I’m tainted and tarnished @Kyle1 . I…
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Oh, you’re not even online @Kyle1
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
I'm ripping my hair out at the roots here @Former-Member !! I've written you three messages and they all disappear due to such poor reception!! Aarrgghh...
OK. So I have a plan...
I will have to thank you for touching base for now. 😊 🙏
I will be back in a little bit (after your dinner, perhaps)...
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It said your message couldn’t be downloaded from the server….oh well…some other time, perhaps? @Kyle1
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Hey @Kyle1, have settled somewhat. Please please don’t tear your hair out 😢. It has just started to rain here, finally some rain! The rain is so comforting and all I want..
Please don’t fall down a stairwell. It appears our sleep patterns are somewhat erratic as of late…
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@Kyle???
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
haha.. OK, I promise not to fall down any stairwells! @Former-Member 😇
gosh darn I've had such a hard time with phone reception today! Sorry if it seemed enigmatic to you. Beyond my control.
So, you've had a big day??
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
and why are you saying that you are tainted?? @Former-Member
I don't understand...
Sounds like youre awefully hard on yourself.
It's clear you are undertaking a lot, and maybe you deserve a bit more pat on the back, there, lassy! 🙂
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