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LuckyCharms

(21,706 posts) Sun Dec 7, 2025, 11:11 AM Dec 7

Hello DU

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 (Original Post) LuckyCharms Dec 7 OP

Keep the faith, Lucky!! True Dough Dec 7 #1

You made my day! Marthe48 Dec 7 #2

Hope you feel better soon Lucky! AZJonnie Dec 7 #3

Glad to see a post from you , Lucky Charms. We miss you. debm55 Dec 7 #4

Peppermint sticks ! Cheers ! Tetrachloride Dec 7 #5

Hang in there Lucky! FalloutShelter Dec 7 #6

Good to hear from you. Take care of yourself.🫂 mwmisses4289 Dec 7 #7

💕🎶💕🎶 sheshe2 Dec 7 #8

❤️ underpants Dec 7 #9

You are missed and I wish you all the best. cayugafalls Dec 7 #10

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. multigraincracker Dec 7 #11

yes, we do miss you markie Dec 7 #12

Thank you, LuckyCharms gademocrat7 Dec 7 #13

Peace to you lonely bird Dec 7 #14

🤗💛⚡ quaint Dec 7 #15

LuckyCharms, it's good of you to let us know FakeNoose Dec 7 #16

Sending you peace, love and strength.❤️ lucca18 Dec 7 #17

The very best to you, LuckyCharms! Erda Dec 7 #18

God Speed LuckyCharms JMCKUSICK Dec 7 #19

Take care dear LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 7 #20

Hope you're feeling better soon, brother. LudwigPastorius Dec 7 #21

That is a soul touching tune. Sounds like you have landed in the hard times Cafe. 1WorldHope Dec 7 #22

Glad to see you, amigo! JoseBalow Dec 7 #23

Thank you Lucky FemDemERA Dec 7 #24

... Solly Mack Dec 7 #25

Grateful you are well enough to post this, LC ☘️💜🌛💥 Clouds Passing Dec 7 #26

Fight on my friend malaise Dec 7 #27

Thanks, a generous surprise 4dog Dec 7 #28

Gosh, LC, I was so happy to see your handle again. Laffy Kat Dec 7 #29

Healing music? Dear_Prudence Dec 7 #30

It's fantastic to see you here, Lucky Niagara Dec 7 #31

Glad to see you here! 2naSalit Dec 8 #32

So good to hear from you, LC! WinstonSmith4740 Dec 8 #33

Excellent tune, my friend. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 8 #34

Good to see you LuckyCharms. Emile Dec 8 #35

True Dough

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1. Keep the faith, Lucky!!