Good morning, mylot.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (61331)
June 26, 2026 5:30am CST
Mornings have never really been my thing. Unfortunately, most of the rest of the world doesn't agree with me on that, so I have to go with the majority.
I've been rather unplugged and not really communicating for a day or two. Too much going on, and priorities, took over. By the time we got home Thursday evening, I was definitely on what some term as ''auto-pilot.'' I did what I had to do, got the son settled, and we both went to bed early. Great, right? Trouble with that was, I didn't stay asleep. Neither did he. Allergy issues and a headache drove me to the medicine cabinet. That helped, so I will try to rest some more soon, it's still dark-ish outside.
I am hopeful for a quiet and uneventful weekend. Boring, even.
Home is our happy place, our sanctuary. our place to rest and regroup. It feels safe and secure, a true comfort zone. .It's definitely NOT fancy, and it never will be. We do enjoy new places and new things. But when we are tired and stressed, sometimes there really is no place like home, is there?
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
So far, it's fairly quiet. Rain and a few thunderstorms all day long, it's dark and dreary--a great day to not go anywhere! Thank you, Julia.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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27 Jun
@Juliaacv
Unexciting days are great sometimes, aren’t they? Just to be home for a day or two…it’s great! My son is appreciating it,too.
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@LadyDuck (507113)
• Italy
27 Jun
@MarieCoyle I loved our home, we really loved it, I miss it, but I am glad we moved here.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
My home isn't fancy or elegant. But it's mine, it represents me and what I do and gives me and the son a place of rest and time together. It works for me.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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28 Jun
@LadyDuck
Anna, when I was married I had several nice homes. The last one was ridiculously large...but in that home I have to say there was just not a lot of happiness to be had. People who know me where I used to live, have said things like ''don't you miss that wonderful house?'' The answer is no. I had very few happy times there. My little place here has had much more happiness than that home ever did.
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@GardenGerty (170420)
• United States
27 Jun
Being home is great. When Bob gets over being ill when in the hospital, home is all he can talk about. Love the shared image.
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@AmbiePam (124775)
• United States
26 Jun
@MarieCoyle If I got a little sad it’s my own darn fault. 
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
I can understand thinking that his house is your home. Your apartment is not the greatest...I hope I didn't make you sad, Amber. 
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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27 Jun
@AmbiePam
Don’t blame yourself, I think you do the best you can.
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@wolfgirl569 (138855)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jun
I really hope you get that boring weekend. You deserve it
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@wolfgirl569 (138855)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jun
@MarieCoyle You do deserve it with everything you sometimes have to deal with. Happy you both got some rest
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
@wolfgirl569
I don't know if I deserve it or not, but I did manage some rest. It felt beyond wonderful. Son rested, too. Thanks, Eva.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
I do enjoy getting out and about sometimes...but not daily and not constantly. Lately, I feel like I spend more time in the car or in waiting rooms than ever. But it can't be helped, and we do keep the goal of wellness for the son top priority. But oh, home feels good!
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@sissy15 (13365)
• United States
29 Jun
I feel like we should petition that the day start later. I, too, am not a morning person. I also feel you in sometimes just wanting to be home. We have done a lot of day trips and spent a lot of time on the road, but nothing feels quite the same as getting home after a long day. I'm sorry your allergies are bothering you; my husband and son have been feeling the headaches lately. This humidity has not been helping.
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@sissy15 (13365)
• United States
29 Jun
@MarieCoyle I'm not either. I saw the heat advisory and the triple digits and was not pleased. We don't have central air and have to use window units, which I'm hoping will be able to keep up. I've been camping downstairs to save on the electricity bill. It cools off downstairs faster, and I don't have a bunch of ACs running, but I foresee a higher electricity bill this month. It's just a lot of yuck between the humidity and the headaches.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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29 Jun
We are in for a week or more of horribly hot weather and the humidity is terrible. It really seems to be headache season. I am really not fond of super hot weather!!
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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2 Jul
@sissy15
I might have tried to tough it out but son cannot do that right now, so it's on. I do have to say I am not keeping it really cool in here. The bill is already going to be ridiculous.
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@snowy22315 (212007)
• United States
26 Jun
It is nice to come home to sanctuary after a day in the cold, cruel world. Enjoy! It looks like ours is going to be stormy, at least part of the time.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
Ours is dark and dreary as well, stormy and rainy. But no tornadoes today, so that's wonderful!
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@crossbones27 (53417)
• Mojave, California
26 Jun
Arn't you all supposed to be telling me I am supposed to go out and be social. I knew it, like my mom, you need me to go and be social. I am teaching you boy, you sure, looks like you hiding like I want to do, Be brave and fix our problems while you out there. 
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
I do enjoy having friends and being social. But I don't want to have to go out somewhere every single day. I feel we all need those ''at home'' days to rest and regroup at times.
If you can figure out how to fix the world's problems, for heaven's sake, get busy!
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@RasmaSandra (99888)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jun
Then with a lifetime of struggling with my anxiety it shoudl nto surprise you that for a bit over a year now I ahve found it satisfactory to just stay in my apartment and get what I need online, Of course, perhaps this summer I might venture to the beach but we will see if I feel great perhaps it should be OK,
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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27 Jun
I’ve never really suffered from anxiety with the exception of normal worries that I’m sure everyone has. But if I lived four blocks from the beach wild horses couldn’t keep me away, I’ve always found the sound of waves and the beach to be very soothing and relaxing. I hope that you are able to do that if you want to.
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@akalinus (44397)
• United States
27 Jun
@MarieCoyle I had a job once that started at 7 am. I had to take my youngest to the babysitter.
The boss saw i was there but did not know i was mentally not there till about 11 am.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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27 Jun
@akalinus
Sometimes, even really strong coffee doesn't help. My sister was the same way, we both just didn't function well really early in the mornings. I do seem to often have to do that these days, but if I could pick, I would sleep later!
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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27 Jun
Hi JoAnn, haven't seen you for awhile. Hope you are well!
I've pretty much always been a night owl. For some years, I had to be at work very early in the mornings...it was not fun. I just didn't ever really get into being human at 5 am...nope!
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You might need it to regroup for next week. 
@almostoveryou (5159)
• Philippines
27 Jun
I love being home with my family. Lately, I've taken the habit of turning off my phone's Internet while I'm at home, so I won't have to receive messages every now and again. If anyone wants to talk to me, they can call or send SMS. I do chores, write on my laptop, do crochet, or read a book.
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@almostoveryou (5159)
• Philippines
29 Jun
@MarieCoyle That's wonderful. I try to do the "granny hobbies" as often as I can. Have you tried slow stitching?
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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29 Jun
@almostoveryou
Not sure what you mean about slow stitching? I do some hand quilting and hand sewing at times. And some embroidery. Both of my grandmothers sewed, did crochet and knitting, embroidery and quilting, so I enjoy all of those things from time to time.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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28 Jun
Reading is something that I have always enjoyed. I try to find time to read every day. I never tire of it. I like to sew and sometimes crochet, too.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
Michael, I am one of the most positive people I know. I don't like negativity and never have. To say that I am not optimistic--if you know me, you will know that is not true at all.
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@MarieCoyle (61331)
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26 Jun
@Wrexxo
I am not trying to be snippy or anything. But I truly am a positive person. When someone is always negative, I have a tendency to just try to run from it. I am a caregiver right now for my adult son. It is often hard for me to have time to rest, which is basically what I was talking about--getting home to relax, regroup, and rest. Thank you.
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@Wrexxo (4901)
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26 Jun
@MarieCoyle I am sorry about that. I guess I interpreted your content out of context
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