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Irene's avatar

Thanks,Sylvia!

I agree there is nothing like a little child’s laughter to make you smile and feel joy. I also love the sound of children singing, which brings me joy and moves me to tears. And singing with others also brings me great joy. Something about music goes straight to my heart. Thanks for the reminder of making time for joy. Irene

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Sylvia Stocker's avatar

yes, indeed. Children singing is beyond beautiful. I love singing, too, but the ongoing tickle in my throat makes it hard for me to do it at this point, a real loss for me. So, I will listen to my godson's baby laughing instead!

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CHUCK  VERRILL's avatar

It may be raining, but I read the Times from front to back , I wrote checks for all delinquent bills, I gave thanks for all Federal judges and I made plans to forget "t" and his cohorts and go fly fishing.

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Sylvia Stocker's avatar

Yes, the Federal judges seem to have remembered the oaths they have taken ... even though so many others have apparently forgotten. And then there is fly fishing. That was my father's get-away, too, so I totally get it. Sometimes the fish really bite after a good rain, too!

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hasty hickok's avatar

Thanks again, Sylvia. Laughter's healing powers!

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Sylvia Stocker's avatar

Yes, indeed!

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Jan Brady's avatar

That was fun! Although I will admit that I kept wondering when you would get to the lollipops -- I, too, had read the Times article . It was worth the wait. The laugh of the day however is Trump suggesting austerity. The golden toilet guy -- who would have thought it.

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Sylvia Stocker's avatar

Now that IS funny!

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Grace Lewis-McLaren's avatar

So why are tears running down my cheeks? Just the way you wove this sweet story, Sylvia. Can’t believe how much I needed it! ❤️

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Sylvia Stocker's avatar

Thanks, Grace!

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