Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

viva la

(3,854 posts)

30. I love that!

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #24)

Fri Dec 13, 2024, 11:12 PM

Dec 13

I read terribly aloud, so I can't do it. But it's a real talent.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

EverHopeful

43 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Some things I am doing to try and make myself feel better during this terrible time [View all] Meowmee Dec 13 OP

I read as a distraction SheltieLover Dec 13 #1

Good idea Meowmee Dec 13 #2

That's what I read! Cozies. SheltieLover Dec 13 #6

I used to like Jeffrey Deaver Meowmee Dec 14 #34

Thx for sharing. SheltieLover Dec 14 #42

I'm listening to a sonnet every evening. viva la Dec 13 #3

Great, I am going to try that too 😀 Meowmee Dec 13 #4

How wonderful! Thank you! Tanuki Dec 13 #12

I recorded myself reading poets. Made 3 to give to my grandkids so they remember my voice. CTyankee Dec 13 #24

I love that! viva la Dec 13 #30

Ten minutes of Bach in the morning FalloutShelter Dec 13 #5

Something upbeat by Mozart always makes me happy. CTyankee Dec 14 #41

Painting is a great distraction as well. SheltieLover Dec 13 #7

I used to paint a lot Meowmee Dec 13 #9

Sorry to hear you had to stop painging. SheltieLover Dec 13 #11

That's my therapy too LSparkle Dec 13 #28

That sounds like a great idea! SheltieLover Dec 14 #33

Wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing how you are coping. Mike 03 Dec 13 #8

Watching comedies Keepthesoulalive Dec 13 #10

I love cooking videos and cats/ dogs Meowmee Dec 14 #35

Citrus can be a little temperamental Keepthesoulalive Dec 14 #43

If you want to hug a dog crud Dec 13 #13

Good idea 😀 Meowmee Dec 13 #14

I'd go insane if it weren't for art and music thebigidea Dec 13 #15

That is good 😀 Meowmee Dec 13 #16

I've been going through everything I have put in my attic over the past 34 years Quiet Em Dec 13 #17

I love music Meowmee Dec 13 #19

Music soothes me. I've always found it to be so healing. Quiet Em Dec 13 #21

Yeah, I think I'm going to feel the same way. Why am I holding onto this. Meowmee Dec 14 #36

I've been playing more bridge. ananda Dec 13 #18

Good for you. While you're at it, you might consider Mr. Rogers' advice: look for the helpers. ancianita Dec 13 #20

Walk around the house if it's too cold outside BOSSHOG Dec 13 #22

You're right Meowmee Dec 14 #37

"How I found post-election peace of mind (and a good night's sleep)." - thread from a week ago nmmi Dec 13 #23

Haven't watched/listened to news since 9 Nov 2016 musette_sf Dec 13 #25

Buying wine by the case helps me through these troubled times. nt yaesu Dec 13 #26

Sounds good 😀😹 Meowmee Dec 14 #38

My list: Dulcinea Dec 13 #27

Find a giving tree KT2000 Dec 13 #29

Bookmarked and following. love_katz Dec 13 #31

Cancelled Amazon Prime chowmama Dec 14 #32

Wow Meowmee Dec 14 #39

This is great and we need to do this more JI7 Dec 14 #40