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LuckyCharms

(21,261 posts)
Sun Dec 7, 2025, 11:11 AM Sunday

Hello DU [View all]

Some of you have noticed that I haven't been around here for awhile, I want to thank you for all of the PMs I have received that have expressed concern. I will try to answer them all when I am up to it, but I want you to know that I appreciate each and every message.

I have been ill and struggling badly, but I'm still here. I won't bore you with the details, but I have not been having a good time to say the least, and I'm not out of the woods.

I've recently found a piece of music that I will leave you with today that has been giving me strength. This is one of my favorite Grateful Dead songs, played live in Louisville Kentucky in 1974. Only a few here will feel this song, but it is powerful for me, and has given me hope. It is played in a "sotto voce" mode, meaning "under the voice", yet it is extremely powerful instrumentally...it gives me hope, and it gives me goosebumps...it helps me go on. To me, it is beauty personified. I hope you can put some headphones on and listen to it.

I'll check in occasionally...and as Jerry Garcia says at the end of this song "Thank you, we'll see you all later".

Keep the faith, be well, and Godspeed.

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Hello DU [View all] LuckyCharms Sunday OP
Keep the faith, Lucky!! True Dough Sunday #1
You made my day! Marthe48 Sunday #2
Hope you feel better soon Lucky! AZJonnie Sunday #3
Glad to see a post from you , Lucky Charms. We miss you. debm55 Sunday #4
Peppermint sticks ! Cheers ! Tetrachloride Sunday #5
Hang in there Lucky! FalloutShelter Sunday #6
Good to hear from you. Take care of yourself.🫂 mwmisses4289 Sunday #7
💕🎶💕🎶 sheshe2 Sunday #8
❤️ underpants Sunday #9
You are missed and I wish you all the best. cayugafalls Sunday #10
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. multigraincracker Sunday #11
yes, we do miss you markie Sunday #12
Thank you, LuckyCharms gademocrat7 Sunday #13
Peace to you lonely bird Sunday #14
🤗💛⚡ quaint Sunday #15
LuckyCharms, it's good of you to let us know FakeNoose Sunday #16
Sending you peace, love and strength.❤️ lucca18 Sunday #17
The very best to you, LuckyCharms! Erda Sunday #18
God Speed LuckyCharms JMCKUSICK Sunday #19
Take care dear LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Sunday #20
Hope you're feeling better soon, brother. LudwigPastorius Sunday #21
That is a soul touching tune. Sounds like you have landed in the hard times Cafe. 1WorldHope Sunday #22
Glad to see you, amigo! JoseBalow Sunday #23
Thank you Lucky FemDemERA Sunday #24
... Solly Mack Sunday #25
Grateful you are well enough to post this, LC ☘️💜🌛💥 Clouds Passing Sunday #26
Fight on my friend malaise Sunday #27
Thanks, a generous surprise 4dog Sunday #28
Gosh, LC, I was so happy to see your handle again. Laffy Kat Sunday #29
Healing music? Dear_Prudence Sunday #30
It's fantastic to see you here, Lucky Niagara Sunday #31
Glad to see you here! 2naSalit Monday #32
So good to hear from you, LC! WinstonSmith4740 Monday #33
Excellent tune, my friend. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #34
Good to see you LuckyCharms. Emile Monday #35
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