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james r. viar's avatar

As my dear, departed mother said to me once when I asked how she was. Her reply, "I woke up breathing, everything else is a plus:"

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

My father’s line always was “I woke up on the right side of the daisies!”

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Alan Sobkowiak's avatar

I feel sometimes like I have entire weeks like your day yesterday: the house is a mess, I don't get chores done, I should really work on several projects, and it's pasta for dinner... again. Thanks for reminding me that I'm not alone when I feel overwhelmed, or undermotivated. Much love to you and your damp, soggy, beautiful family!

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

Still soggy but feeling better!

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Marie Starski's avatar

Your misfortune certainly did not become mine today! We all have those days and sometimes many of those. I love to read about other people’s! Very interesting essay today!!

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

Glad you had a good one!

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Priscilla Merrill's avatar

Please don’t rush with the patch. Hope your day is better today!

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

Good day today!

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Celeste McQuarrie's avatar

So true! Remember the kid's book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? "Some days are like that....even in Australia." Wishing you a better day today.

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

Felt like that haha!

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