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Love Languages: Acts of Service

No reviews this week as binge reading for pure pleasure helps me cope with life's insanity. Also, a few days ago something happened at the grocery store that amused and encouraged me.

[3 books being held on the edge of a person's hand, from top to bottom: A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane', The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning, One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery; all 3 against a "love" & hearts patterned background]  

[the back of a man standing with a woman's large handbag on his shoulder while leaning against a countertop in a grocery store; he's standing under a "restrooms" sign hanging from the ceiling] 

From the "tell me you've been together a long time without telling me you've been together a long time" files: 

On my way out of my local grocery store, the man shown above accepted the handbag hanging over his shoulder from a woman who then walked into the ladies restroom; no words were exchanged although their direct eye contact and smiles spoke volumes.  

This month celebrates love, Black History, National Freedom Day, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the continuation of the Lunar New Year festivities... 

Finding joy in the midst of turmoil is one way to resist negative forces that intend to overwhelm us with chaotic despair and impotent rage. Stay connected with the people you love who love you. Call a good friend. Ration media consumption. Take a walk. Visit the library. Sleep. Breathe. Focus on the things you can do more than the things you can't.   

Always wishing you good health, peace of mind, joy, pleasure & prosperity 

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