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tiara - 2005-12-25 22:23:15
hi jim- i came upon your livejournal randomly about a year and a half ago and even though i don't know you, it's fun to read. there are people out there rooting for you that you'll never meet and never know, all thanks to the internets, and i hope you the best. i wish there was someway i could help you out, since you provide some fun weekly reading for me, however, i'm in no better situation. i could say misery loves company, but i don't see you or me as miserable. so, on that note, merry chrismas and i hope you have a great, sag-filled and prosperous new year! best, a stranger
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Jane - 2005-12-26 09:22:19
Yes, I got that "hint" AFTER I'd already sent the Target card. It made me think, "Yes!" the 'spirit of Christmas'--or 'dumb luck' or whatever one believes in--is at work, after all!" -- I share your tendency to depression at Christmas despite my theoretically "better" situation in life. The season hits us with too many "shoulds." I guess that means that happiness (and misery) comes from "within," (damnit! -- another reason to feel guilty...) But isn't it nice that the "stranger" (above) identifies and appreciates you? It's testimony to the "oneness" of us all. Maybe the trick is somehow focusing on that...?
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kookla - 2005-12-27 15:06:03
I hope my card made it to you in time! Thank you for yours-- that was a nice surprise. Hugs and good wishes to you. :)
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Jim515 - 2005-12-27 19:51:15
Hi you guys...Just wanted to thank you for your comments (And welcome to the club, Tiara!). The fact that people are motivated to read my journal, and sometimes drop the occasional supportive and/or insightful comment, DOES remind me that there is a certain "connection" we share, in spite of our different circumstances and backgrounds. And I seem to need near-constant reminding of that fact. So thanks again :)
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