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26. Finding joy in these moments of despair is paramount to your mental well-being...

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Fri Oct 24, 2025, 10:24 AM

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I encourage everyone to find that joy and not allow the despair to consume them.

Find your joy RandySF!

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Hang in there Randy! redwitch Friday #1

It can be too much, everyday is intense. Passages Friday #2

I hear that EarlG Friday #3

You deserve it! Thank you for all the work that you do. nt calikid Friday #4

All your posts are so appreciated. You deserve a break. Nittersing Friday #5

I'm getting close to that. The horrible daily news of the Orange buffoon is exhausting. Swede Friday #6

Take care. You've earned it! You have no obligation here, but please know that your many posts here are appreciated. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Friday #7

+1 leftstreet Friday #37

Remember, the first few days are not away. cachukis Friday #8

I understand. Be good to yourself, RandySF. blogslug Friday #9

We can't be on high alert all the time nuxvomica Friday #10

You've earned a rest, just be sure to come back. quaint Friday #11

Totally understand! We'll miss you while you are gone and hope you eventually return. nt lark Friday #12

I find spending time outdoors is healing. I'm sending you good vibes and support while you do whatever you need to MLAA Friday #13

Good idea Clouds Passing Friday #14

Take good care of yourself. With the daily deluge of horror and insanity, niyad Friday #15

That is understandable PatSeg Friday #16

I have to do that daily. mdbl Friday #17

Everyone needs R & R. surfered Friday #18

Come back positive. Polly Hennessey Friday #19

Take good care democrank Friday #20

We love you, RandySF. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Friday #21

Enjoy your break irisblue Friday #22

I get it I took a break from Tree Lady Friday #23

Take it easy Randy. I'll miss your posts. n/t livetohike Friday #24

You! Take care of yourself. ZDU Friday #25

Finding joy in these moments of despair is paramount to your mental well-being... EarthFirst Friday #26

I can relate. R&R like troops at war. bucolic_frolic Friday #27

I"m not sure who first said it, but regulating your nervous system is an act of resistance. TheRickles Friday #28

I was thinking, BidenRocks Friday #29

The whole country needs a break from Trump. sop Friday #30

I've been doing that. We have not watched any news from publicly traded corporate propaganda organs - PatrickforB Friday #31

That's about all that has been on my mind for a month rurallib Friday #32

Thank you so much for your work, will miss you. betsuni Friday #33

I get it Randy kimbutgar Friday #34

I am right there with you, RandySF Grim Chieftain Friday #35

Wishing you Serious Relaxation & Restoration! Come back when you're ready... electric_blue68 Friday #36

Bravo! Take good care of yourself, you are a very appreciated human being. fierywoman Friday #38

Me too. Yet here I am. My stay will be short. 1WorldHope Friday #39

I'll miss you. I hope for you needed relief and peaceful rest. Some fun, too. Solly Mack Friday #40

Absolutely. your health always comes first. Fla Dem Friday #41

Take care of yourself first. We will be waiting brer cat Friday #42

I've done the same several times - TBF Friday #43

I find myself Rebl2 Friday #44

We don't have Trump Derangement Syndrome. We have TFFS - Trump... 3catwoman3 Friday #45

I know exactly how you feel! CrispyQ Friday #46

Good for you and smart. Recharge and refresh. c-rational Friday #47

Yeah, I can relate. 70sEraVet Friday #48

I hear ya! Be The Light Friday #49

I understand angrychair Friday #50

I think I could be here 24/7 Zackzzzz Friday #51

Randy, I get it. Take care of yourself. I find myself watching a youtuber named Scrivener7 Friday #52

Few DUers deserve a break more. I've enjoyed your thorough coverage of even obscure and out-of-the-way elections ! eppur_se_muova Friday #53

Yeah, sometimes it gets to be too much Quiet Em Friday #54

Take care of yourself Randy FemDemERA Friday #55

I hear you, Randy. sheshe2 Friday #56

Breaks are good. I've cut back on my consumption and I don't log in to DU as much as I used to. It is necessary tulipsandroses Friday #57

I hear you Hekate Friday #58

I'm far more scarce myself. nolabear Friday #59

Excellent Prescription for youself, RandySF.. Cha Friday #60

I hear you. n/t S/V Loner Friday #61

Hugs RandySF. Thank you for taking care and being ok. You are a rock star. Always astonished at the scope of your mahina Friday #62

Recharge, reset, return. LoisB Friday #63

Wise move.. Permanut Friday #64

Done the same multiple times cally Friday #65

Love you back! Take care of yourself! biophile Friday #66

Understand completely. Take care brother. ED Evolve Dammit Friday #67

Do what you need to do... 2naSalit Friday #68

We ALL need a break for about 18 years. BigmanPigman Friday #69

Take all the time you need MustLoveBeagles Friday #70

We'll miss you, but you MUST take care of yourself. That's Priority One. calimary Friday #71

Take a break, switch the TV off, practise some self care. Aussie105 Friday #72

Hang in there, Randy. Take care of yourself and hope to Nixie Friday #73

Take care of yourself catrose Yesterday #74

I understand. Totally. Silver Gaia Yesterday #75

I remember the line from the movie Avatar DFW Yesterday #76

Thanks for all you do Randy FakeNoose Yesterday #77

A wise move. I may do the same at some point. Vinca Yesterday #78

Be well, Randy. LuckyCharms Yesterday #79

Enjoy your break Randy! Emile 2 hrs ago #80