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In reply to the discussion: To all those alone tonight on Christmas Eve..... [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)27. I'm always alone on holidays, but rarely lonely
not exactly alone either, come to think of it, with dogs and birds all over the place.
But also with forums like DU, books needing reading, movies needing watching, crossword puzzles needing crossing, assorted items needing mending, and, last but not least, naps needing napping...there is much to be done that can only be done alone.
The ability to find peace and contentment in solitude is great blessing and for that I am thankful. It's also a skill, and like most skills it improves with practice.
So to those who are new to flying solo, you can do this too.
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Thank you. I am alone because my grandson went to his wife's family and they will be home to spend
jwirr
Dec 2013
#6
No, I have never gotten the fishing bug. I have been out a couple of times
madinmaryland
Dec 2013
#162
Thank you....and today has actually been an exceptional day for me here at DU...
VanillaRhapsody
Dec 2013
#145
I know I will be sad and was pretty devastated just a few weeks ago when I found out,
tavalon
Dec 2013
#150
I'll be thinking of the delight you'll have with your son in the morning...
countryjake
Dec 2013
#155
Oh man! I hadn't heard. I'm so sorry Majorabbit. I can understand it would be hard to be around
loudsue
Dec 2013
#81
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Yes, I remember the first few months being really rough.
SharonAnn
Dec 2013
#109
i've been thinking of you on and off tonight (for the past couple of days actually)
orleans
Dec 2013
#139
yes, for many years of an abusive marriage, I was lonely even though not alone.
grasswire
Dec 2013
#17
Let's not get maudlin. It's just for the holiday season. We'll see after that.
rhett o rick
Dec 2013
#165
Thanks. Feeling a little better, I am in between chills and burning up for the moment!
Dustlawyer
Dec 2013
#178
thank you loudsue!! let's look forward to *making* this coming new year a good one
BlancheSplanchnik
Dec 2013
#106
thanks Mwa!! you too--may the good causes you made last year come back
BlancheSplanchnik
Dec 2013
#112
rec #100, from a single DUer to all those who are single, or are alone tonight
Divine Discontent
Dec 2013
#115
Thank you! My aunt passed Saturday, and this was my first Christmas where I was truly alone.
ColesCountyDem
Dec 2013
#189