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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:52 AM Original message |
How do you maintain your happiness, in the unrelenting barrage of bad news we get? |
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Chipper Chat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
1. I put myself on auto-pilot until Nov 2008. |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
74. OOOH I love skittles |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
2. I try not to allow myself to get worked up over things I can't control |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
3. Drugs, alcohol and anonymous hookups |
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zabet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:02 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I'm with you on that one! |
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stirlingsliver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
4. DU Is One Of The Best Ways |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
5. snap out of it |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #5 |
26. Sounds good |
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Mr_Jefferson_24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:55 AM Response to Reply #5 |
38. Yeah, Bob, snap out of it... |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 04:18 PM Response to Reply #38 |
76. Sounds like you should stay away from |
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Fierce (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:00 AM Response to Reply #5 |
42. I totally agree. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:14 AM Response to Reply #5 |
55. HIstory is good perspective, I totally agree |
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flordehinojos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
7. i have to work really hard at it ... but then, all the unhappiness of these times pop right back up |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
8. I'd be at a loss without heroin and Emmylou Harris. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:11 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. ... |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
9. One thing that helps |
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Dhalgren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
11. I am currently working on a rationalization of the Parmenidean Monad |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
12. Through the breath |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
13. Are you really that affected by bad news? Because I look out my window |
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tom_paine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:31 AM Response to Reply #13 |
24. We still live in a Free Country? Could have fooled me. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #24 |
40. Oh for god's sake. Listen, you choose to wallow in your six-foot-bubble of |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 04:21 PM Response to Reply #40 |
77. Your bubble sounds a lot like mine |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:44 AM Response to Reply #24 |
61. In order to fight back and effect change..... |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 12:24 PM Response to Reply #13 |
65. Yeah that's how the freepers think isn't it? NO WORRIES while people on the other side of the world |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
14. Please -- keep 'em coming, people. |
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OKNancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:42 AM Response to Reply #14 |
30. If you haven't purchased Bruce Springsteen's |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:24 AM Response to Reply #30 |
57. Thanks, I'll check it out. |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
15. I surround myself with nature as much and as often possible. |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
16. What happiness? |
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leftyladyfrommo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
17. I quit watching TV. Honestly, it really helps. n/t |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:22 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Agree. Except the Teletubbies. Keep them on the daily schedule. |
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leftyladyfrommo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:47 AM Response to Reply #19 |
34. They are pretty funny. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #34 |
79. Point taken, leftyladyfrommo. We tried following local news for a while in |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
18. same as any other time... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
20. Lots of sex and alcohol ! n/t |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
21. This Isn't As Bad As November 2004... |
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Phentex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
22. Hold (someone else's) baby and make him giggle |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
23. Two words: Gary Condit. |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
25. This story is warming hearts around Louisville this week. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:40 AM Response to Reply #25 |
60. I have to admit watching that show when I think about it... |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
27. Better advice... |
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Dora (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:49 AM Response to Reply #27 |
36. Welcome to DU, RichGirl. |
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RichGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:50 AM Response to Reply #36 |
63. Thanks for the welcome! |
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hootinholler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:45 AM Response to Reply #27 |
62. That's a great trailer. |
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hootinholler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
28. By noticing that Al is the only figure in your sig pic that's not dancing. |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:50 AM Response to Reply #28 |
37. He says he's not running. |
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hootinholler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:59 AM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I thought it was intentional :D |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:12 AM Response to Reply #41 |
54. Yes, it was - that's why I left him still. |
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WheelWalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
29. The Path is not difficult for one who has no preferences |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
31. I always know... |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
32. I cuddle with my doggies |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
33. Well I have confidence that this too will pass |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
35. I structure my life around these words... |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:02 AM Response to Reply #35 |
43. and "lots of walking" |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
39. the life i have created all around me that i live. i have a lot, so many blessings |
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CountAllVotes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
44. Mozart at midnight |
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scorpiogirl (662 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
45. I see those people too. |
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ileus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
46. I enjoy my little kingdom and my family. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
47. Try this. |
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Serial Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
48. I realize I am not as bad off as some people... |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
49. Not much of a fan of happiness |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:23 AM Response to Reply #49 |
56. "For me at least, asking that question (why am I not happy) was |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
50. By keeping in mind |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
51. Karate. I punch the shit out of a makiwara. |
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burythehatchet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
52. weed |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:11 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. Here, here. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:25 AM Response to Original message |
58. I hope people are taking the time to read these posts... |
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watercolors (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
59. Turn off 24-7 news channels |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
64. I drink. |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
66. my doctor tells me the zoloft helps. |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
67. Jewel - Hands |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
68. I do different activities |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
69. try hangman's blood |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
70. I am not happy so there is nothing to maintain |
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Darth Lenore (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 03:58 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. Yup, same here |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
71. I am not happy...and I know it...and I'm not clapping my hands. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
72. Fortunately, my home life is good |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
75. methadone, vicoprofen, 222's, flexeril, and weed... |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
78. I think of how far we have come and that winning the next election is just a year away. |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-15-07 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
80. Much to see much to share here great post my friend. |
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