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[JolyB]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

We need a bunch of magical fairies right now to heal all the hateful minds and hearts and comfort the sorrow of so many Covid losses. Does anybody know where we can find a bunch of magical fairies?

Don, I'm not sure that they can be classified as either magical or fairies, but if you just look around I think that you will find many who do not have hatred in their hearts or minds and who desire just like you to find peace, solace and a reason for optimism. I have found courtesy and a gentle humor among fellow shoppers as we try to navigate the one way aisles in the grocery store during the early morning hours set aside for seniors; there seems to be an extra warmth in the exchanges of pleasantries when walking about the neighborhood, as a "how are you?" inquiry really is asking about the state of your well being and a concern for your health.

Perhaps if we can wean ourselves of cable news and the obsession with the contact sport of what passes for political discourse we can all find a little bit of that magic that you refer to.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Don, I'm not sure that they can be classified as either magical or fairies, but if you just look around I think that you will find many who do not have hatred in their hearts or minds and who desire just like you to find peace, solace and a reason for optimism. I have found courtesy and a gentle humor among fellow shoppers as we try to navigate the one way aisles in the grocery store during the early morning hours set aside for seniors; there seems to be an extra warmth in the exchanges of pleasantries when walking about the neighborhood, as a "how are you?" inquiry really is asking about the state of your well being and a concern for your health.

Perhaps if we can wean ourselves of cable news and the obsession with the contact sport of what passes for political discourse we can all find a little bit of that magic that you refer to.

I've experienced that also but it's sad we can't see a smile or give one back for others to see. We can only imagine. So true JB, and I thought nobody could be as big a cockeyed optimist as I am. I'd welcome you to the club but it sounds you've been for good long time!!!

[Plenilune]

I really miss seeing smiles. Not a big deal, I guess. But smiles convey so much.

I'll be talking with someone in the store or say thank you to someone and I'm smiling and in that moment it hits me they can't see my expression, nor can I see theirs.