Just gave my last heart out to someone who has been here for 14+ years ...
and does not post frequently, need to buy more hearts 
This has always been my favorite time of the year at DU, I think I already have quadruplets, more than I can handle.
So spread some love if you can 
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Can't remember who and can't remember why. 
remember seeing that name, we're getting a little older now, keep moving!
Old and in the way, that's what I heard them say
They used to heed the words he said, but that was yesterday
Gold will turn to gray and youth will fade away
They'll never care about you, call you old and in the way
Once I hear tell, he was happy
He had his share of friends and good times
Now, those friends have all passed on
He don't have a place called home
Looking back to a better day, feeling old and in the way
[Chorus]
When just a boy, he left his home
Thought he'd have the world on a string
Now the years have come and gone
Through the streets he walks alone
Like the old dog gone astray, he's just old and in the way
whenever I feel a little old, which happens frequently nowadays, this song picks me up. We're still fighting
"...Help me share my load..."
I admit I wondered. 
maybe every quarter for some holiday, but shamrocks are a good idea!
With all the Trump trials going on we could celebrate those. 
things can always get worse if people are not paying attention. Poverty and education play a big role, I've been lucky in that respect, those of who can, need to try and move the needle a little for those who cannot.
maybe I missed that function and do not want to give something else for the admins to do. I just wanted to support DU for all they have done over the past two decades for me, with a long interruption in between.
People in there are diligently posting the Turner Classic Movies scheduled day after day, and they don't get any love or recognition. And they deserve a lot of both!
Watch TCM every night but just rely on what my cable provider gives which is a week in advance.
maybe they can be banked for the next drive? I think you should be able to give hearts, stars etc. for the next year, no expiration date. I did read that in announcements thread, very generous of you!!!
We're all in this world together, give a hand to those who need, unless you are the former president. 
Anatevka maybe
As for my contribution, I gave what I could. That makes me exactly the same as just about everyone else on DU, including those who gave $5 or nothing at all.
Fiddler on the Roof was the first Broadway show I saw as a kid with a friend's family when I was in grammar school. In the grammar school I attended we had Jewish holidays off, out the norm, although we were not Jewish, but we were happy to have both religious days off as kids The Bar Mitzvah parties for me were always a great time with friends, brings back old memories.
The world is really is as a small place when you expand your horizons. If given the opportunity and are fortunate enough to do so, and that is a big if more for many people, travel/different cultures can expand one's view's, but you need the chance and that is the key.
I applaud you for saying this 
"That makes me exactly the same as just about everyone else on DU, including those who gave $5 or nothing at all."
I know two people on the board (Rhiannon and Duppers -though Duppers is gone I think) and interact off and on with others. But I tend to pop on frenzy-post and then stay offline for months.
DU has been a source of support for me over the years wrt frustrations irl.
So thanks for the hearts .
Neat post Cliffside .
when looking to give hearts I looked at the cancer forum. I was active for awhile under my old alias, sad to see that some had not posted recently.
DU still is good place to be, although I've some breaks and frustrations with the party line in years they still need our support.
Next chapter is what the hell is going on with NJ ballots, I never realized how slanted our ballots are in NJ having never lived in another state/county, a whole other topic of discussion.
Thanks, we are in this together
