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Shirley McGuire's avatar

No need to apologize or justify writing about gratitude, appreciation and celebration of what we have been generously given, being always mindful of sharing it with with family, friends and strangers. Happy New Year Diane!

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

A happier, healthy 2025 to you, Shirley!

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Leon Brown, Jr.'s avatar

Great advice, Diane! Being positive and celebratory whenever possible, especially for the sake of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, enhances our ability to fight against the monstrous realities of our times.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thanks, Leon! The only way to fight monsters is to maintain our capacity for joy (not the Kamala variety), gratitude, love and celebration!

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Judy Bancroft's avatar

Thank you Diane for the poem, wishes and reminder…..like many, I have ‘worn’ Gaza like a heavy cloak around my shoulders, now joined by Lebanon and Syria in a mixture of fury and despair. I’m so lucky to have been with close friends for Christmas for a temporary respite. Very best to all.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Happy New Year to you, Diane! And, I agree, we don't carry it all ourselves and need to celebrate together.

I'm so grateful for everyone who is working hard to make the world the better place it can be.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thanks, Diana! Keep up the good fight!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I will, Diane, and am in good company with you and others doing what we can.

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The Revolution Continues's avatar

Thank you, Diane, for helping us keep life in perspective. It has been a long slog through 2024. We could use a little cheer. Happy New Year!

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Janice Anderson's avatar

Celebrating the positive can never be bad. Well said, as usual Diane. Happy New Year!!

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thanks, Janice! And Happy 2025 to you!

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