I hope its not doom and gloom here

Mexican Sunflowers
By sofs
@sofssu (23662)
April 21, 2020 4:36am CST
I just peeped in yesterday because I came to know of @justbhem 's untimely passing away. I was tempted to look in again. I hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to share a little bit of sun shine from my side of the world. There is too much doom and gloom out there so i guess we can use a bit of cheer and sunshine here. Are you trying new recipes in the lock down? Are you enjoying being at home? To speak the truth I am trying to make the best of what I have and enjoy this time we have together as a family. I am watching the birds and bees which are happy without our interference. Stay home stay safe and save lives.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Apr 20
Oh my! JustBhem passed away. I have been so busy at work then for the enhance community quarantine. I got busy doing household chores, cleaning here and there. Besides i got hooked on watching Netflix movies. Who announced here hef untimely demise? I get to see her last posts.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
@hereandthere How ni e of JJ to search for her online
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• Philippines
25 Apr 20
it was @janet357 who posted about it here, last april 18 then in the responses jj provided the fb link. here is the discussion
I was one of those who wondered where was Bhem. But i simply did not post a discussion about it thinking she might be just taking a break. I know some of you...
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@sofssu (23662)
25 Apr 20
I sent you a PM, JJ shared the link in another site. I was heartbreaking to hear the news.
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• Philippines
21 Apr 20
Yes, we are all saddened with Bhem's untimely passing. I don't have much time to cook these days because of work.
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
:( Too young, I just can't seem to get over that since I got to know about it. Are you back at work already?
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
@freelancermariagrace So you are safe at home. Good on you.
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• Philippines
21 Apr 20
@sofssu Online work :)
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@DianneN (246749)
• United States
21 Apr 20
I am reading more than I usually do and have been cooking gourmet dinners. We all need a bit of sunshine in our lives right now. Enjoy the birds and bees and stay safe!
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
Hmm nice to hear that . I have been cooking more trying various cuisines as well . Stay home and staying safe is the mantra for now.
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@DianneN (246749)
• United States
22 Apr 20
@sofssu That’s about all we can do.
• Japan
21 Apr 20
Fortunately, I had a bunch of store points to use up before the end of March, and I bought a small toaster/convection oven. Before that I didn't have an oven. So now I am baking cookies. It sure tastes good but not so great for the figure. My favorite recipes are simple. 1 cup sugar, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 egg, make great cookies! I throw in some dried fruit for variety.
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
Great recipe simple but tasty, I use less sugar though. :)
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
21 Apr 20
Hello. Yes it's a sad news, I was shocked. I try to prepare. But I also try to appreciate each day.
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
True, I was shocked as well. Too young to be gone. Wonderful, We need to see the positive side of life to keep us going.
• India
21 Apr 20
Yes and am into cooking but due to this lockdown am kinda forced to look into cooking and laundry and cleaning
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
I do all that as well, Keeps me on my toes. :D
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
21 Apr 20
That`s right. We can all just enjoy the beauty of nature and being with our family
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
Good to hear that, we need a bit more joy than what the world provides right now.
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• Germany
21 Apr 20
@sofssu That`s right
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@kanuck1 (4394)
21 Apr 20
Nice to see you again. Life goes on, come what may.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
That is so true Ken , life goes on , we need to move ahead as well.
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@LadyDuck (458085)
• Switzerland
21 Apr 20
I know of Bhem, poor girl I am really sorry. I have the habit to stay at home, we are both retired, very little changed for us.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
True, she has been through much. Keep safe.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
@LadyDuck @LadyDuck Home is the best place to be right now. Home has always been the best place even before the Virus.
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@LadyDuck (458085)
• Switzerland
22 Apr 20
@sofssu I stay at home all the time.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Apr 20
heya Sofs! I am jogging, so I am doing a thing that is good for me
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@sofssu (23662)
25 Apr 20
@Jessicalynnt Good on you, I have given up LOL
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
Hey Jessica, good to hear from you. Glad you are keeping fit.
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• Centralia, Missouri
22 Apr 20
@sofssu I turn 40 next week, I guess it's time to start doing something so I keep looking 30ish
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• Midland, Michigan
22 Apr 20
I am one that is still needed at my job since I'm a cashier at a grocery store. I don't have extra time to make newer recipes at present but if I ever get my bookkeeping and the rest of our claims in I may get our take that chance. It's good to see you again. I was concerned when I've looked for you and saw you weren't here since last year.
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@sofssu (23662)
25 Apr 20
You are ensuring that so many have something to eat everyday, Good on you. Salute you and others like you who are still out there working.
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@sofssu (23662)
28 Apr 20
@MarshaMusselman Congrats on your new grandson. Glad you can help in whatever way you can. It is tough to look after infants I agree.
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• Midland, Michigan
28 Apr 20
@sofssu it's good that we can still work because my bills are getting paid but it also means that I can't see or hold my grandson who is three weeks old today. I feel that I would need to be off work too weeks first just to be sure. And that would be even after the virus lockdown is lifted. If she needs my help once she returns to work I'm not sure that I'll be able to help at least until the baby is much older.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
21 Apr 20
I agree with you that there is too much doom and gloom outside. I am trying to make the best of being always here at home, too. Keep yourself safe as well.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
Good to hear that, It is important to keep ourselves busy, happy and safe.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
21 Apr 20
@sofssu Thank you for sharing that with us. We can use some sunshine in our lives.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
@Hannihar Hmm I get some reprieve taking out our dogs a couple of times in the day but spending time in the garden is more fun these days.
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@sofssu (23662)
21 Apr 20
I bet all of us can use some sunshine, in such a time as this. :)
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
21 Apr 20
@sofssu I sit out on our porch on Saturdays and throw out the garbage in the morning so get sunshine.
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@KityCat (7573)
• India
23 Apr 20
Her untimely passing away is very saddening . Not much of fun staying inside home . Watch TV and internet all the time
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@sofssu (23662)
23 Apr 20
True, I was really saddened by the news. Maybe it would help if you find some other creative hobbies. I know a lot of people who find this very stressful.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Apr 20
Yes, so sad about our Bhem. I feel safest at home and I'm glad the family is at home together right now. Even though we know what's going on with this world, I like to think this time is also a "gift" to us . . . to embrace family time and do all the things we neglected to do when we were all too busy with life. Hoping you are staying safe and well where you are.
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@sofssu (23662)
22 Apr 20
Yes indeed, it is truly sad hearing about Bhem. It is indeed a gift to have this time to slow down, to take stock of our lives and make sure we live well. Take care.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
28 Jun 20
I am thrilled to be home. The kids activities were all canceled so I got to stay home. We are back into full swing now though so am running again but did enjoy my little vacation from all that driving.