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JMCKUSICK

(5,005 posts)
Tue Dec 30, 2025, 05:46 AM Yesterday

Good morning my DU family,

In Godfather II, young Vito Corleone is fired from his job to make room for "The Black Hand's" nephew. He arrives home and offers his wife a pear.
She was visibly delighted.

Most of us find the greatest pleasure comes from the little things in life and the joy we feel is exquisite as we get that perfect flavor or the perfect photo, or the sweetest note that melts our hearts.

Please give us a day filled with opportunities to experience the immense pleasure of doing the little things, and the stillness that allows us to receive them as well.
Have a fantastic day DUers,
Love, John

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Good morning my DU family, (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Yesterday OP
Good Morning JMCKUSICK (John) Emile Yesterday #1
Things that make you go Hmmmm JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #10
A beautiful good morning to you! Hope22 23 hrs ago #2
You're very welcome. Good luck JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #5
Good morning , John, Have a blessed day debm55 20 hrs ago #3
Thank you Debbie, you too JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #6
Good morning John. I hope you have a wonderful day. LoisB 20 hrs ago #4
Thank you LoisB, you too. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #7
I remember that scene. I actually liked Godfather II the best. Loved the scenes with Ziggysmom 16 hrs ago #8
I'm so sorry for your struggles Ziggysmom, JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #9

Ziggysmom

(4,027 posts)
8. I remember that scene. I actually liked Godfather II the best. Loved the scenes with
Tue Dec 30, 2025, 01:55 PM
16 hrs ago

Robert De Niro as a young Vito Corleone.

It’s really hard to find any pleasure now with the hub in long term care. I’ve never cried so much in my life. Can you possibly send me a big dose of Dopamine? (joking)

I admire your spirit and pray 2026 will be a good year for you.

JMCKUSICK

(5,005 posts)
9. I'm so sorry for your struggles Ziggysmom,
Tue Dec 30, 2025, 03:14 PM
15 hrs ago

Believe me, I can relate to a tee as my friend Rory was such an integral part of so many parts of my life, that I'm right where you are. Frozen in place with no real desire to move on from here.

Please know my tears are shed in full understanding of this incredible loneliness and I wish I had an answer for either of us other than it took decades to build a relationship of that quality, so to expect a replacement in days or weeks would be silly.

God Speed Ziggysmom, Happy New Year to you as well. Fingers crossed

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