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usonian

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8. Time is but the stream I go a'fishing in. Thoreau

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:53 PM

Dec 29

I'm a time lord!

Daughter and SIL dropped by yesterday and today for Christmas, New Years, a couple of birthdays, all in one visit... whatever works!

Celebrate when, and because you're happy, not when others say to.

Do some hobby recreation. I want to spend more time with piano, sorting out my best photos. Make prints? Why not?

Enjoy classical (or rock) music. Good for the soul.

One NYE, my ex had a few, and is of the zero tolerance genetic makeup. Daughter and I had to pick her up off the floor.

It's not about the booze, believe me.

My Dad liked big bands and had to have his Guy Lombardo Auld Lang Syne. I can think of worse. No need to forget old acquaintances. They forgot me!!

Make new ones. I will at 77.

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I'm planning a small New Year's Eve grocery trip tomorrow. NYE will be just myself, no family or friends nearby.. [View all] wcmagumba Dec 29 OP

Enjoy! SheltieLover Dec 29 #1

After you're done going into the gutter in your red area, come say hello here. dem4decades Dec 29 #2

Thanks, I was planning on it... wcmagumba Dec 29 #3

I will be doing about the same for NYE..by myself and fine with it. The pyromaniacs will keep me awake, unfortunately Deuxcents Dec 29 #4

Hubby and I will probably be sound asleep LittleGirl Dec 29 #5

Celebrate with DU. LoisB Dec 29 #6

I always stay up but am usually alone Skittles Dec 29 #7

Time is but the stream I go a'fishing in. Thoreau usonian Dec 29 #8

Hey Time Lord, interesting stories. I like you quoting Thoreau, I like his stuff and even went to Walden Pond once. wcmagumba Dec 30 #9

Thanks. Nice story. usonian Dec 30 #10

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