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littlemissmartypants

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6. I'm hanging in there and thanks for your reply, Basso8vb.

Reply to Basso8vb (Reply #5)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 05:22 PM

Oct 29

The day by day approach is definitely wise and mental health breaks are grossly underrated. Lately, I find myself taking them in longer and longer time frames. Pretty soon they may qualify as actually vacations.

Not meaning to be too silly or dismissive. They are absolutely beneficial for sanity. Everyone needs them and they should be a regular event. Thank you for the suggestion.

Love you. ❤️

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How's everyone holding up? [View all] littlemissmartypants Oct 29 OP

I'm rather somewhat optimistic BOSSHOG Oct 29 #1

Thank you so much for your positive and uplifting message, BOSSHOG. ... littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #3

Getting by okay -misanthroptimist Oct 29 #2

Thanks for your reply, -misanthroptimist. ... littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #4

Taking it day by day. Basso8vb Oct 29 #5

I'm hanging in there and thanks for your reply, Basso8vb. littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #6

Even though the day to day political criminality and chaos does take a toll, I'm able to keep my sense of humor. surfered Oct 29 #7

Laughter is so important for health and well being! ... littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #19

Thanks for reaching out to us all ... anciano Oct 29 #8

I'll second that emotion. BattleRow Oct 29 #9

My pleasure, anciano! You have some great Coping Strategies! littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #20

Watched Libby's latest videos. Feeling good. Thank you, lmsp. How you? Clouds Passing Oct 29 #10

Good to hear, Clouds Passing! I'm ok and hanging on. Thanks for asking. littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #25

I walk around with a chip on my shoulder hoping a magat says something. BidenRocks Oct 29 #11

Love the BDE*!! Let us know if you need bail money. 😉 littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #17

Thank God for Nvidia stock, at140 Oct 29 #12

Well done!! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #18

Poorly Cirsium Oct 29 #13

I'm sorry to learn things are getting to you, Cirsium. Is there anyone... littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #21

There is, yes Cirsium Oct 29 #27

as the nation tanks, personally doing fine. hope the same for you and yours nt msongs Oct 29 #14

Thanks, msongs. littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #22

I vote for a dance party. After all the crap newslately, tragedies, and a cancer scare that turned out to be nothing, catbyte Oct 29 #15

Want to go to Durham? littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #23

Holding up ms.pamela Oct 29 #16

Excellent advice, ms.pamela. ... littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #24

Thank you Pamela and LMSP for this helpful and thoughtful response and list. Ilikepurple Oct 29 #31

From the Greater Boston Food Bank FAQ: GopherGal Thursday #34

Doing okay, but posts like this lift my spirits. Ilikepurple Oct 29 #26

Thanks for asking, I'm fine as I've always been this way...I hope you and everyone else is doing good... wcmagumba Oct 29 #28

Personally, we are in our 70's vapor2 Oct 29 #29

Where are you, vapor2? Are you personally in danger? What's your support system like? littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #30

Thanks for checking in with us, LMSP. yellow dahlia Oct 29 #32

Go, go, go, yellow dahlia!! So happy to hear such encouragement! littlemissmartypants Oct 29 #33

I'm moving a little slow , but finally got my Halloween costume picked out dweller Friday #35

Slow can be good. The costume selection is a sign of a quick mind though. ... littlemissmartypants Friday #36