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tulipsandroses

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57. 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

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 01:36 PM

Friday

Renew an old hobby, find a new one. Explore your city. Find free local events. Volunteer - nothing that would be too heavy right now. Children's Hospital here is always looking for volunteers- one of my favorite volunteer activities. Not all mommies and daddies can be there all day with sick kids. The nurses appreciate the volunteers that help. Good luck trying to give medicine to a scared anxious child. The volunteers play a huge role by reading stories, pushing the kids around in those little wagons.
Take care!

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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

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