Just want to say a big THANKS to you all for the words of wisdom.

A few weeks ago I thought of a humorous message to offer to strangers in public. I tried it when near a line of folks waiting to check out at a small convenience store in my local village.

I asked in a voice a bit louder than usual, "Do you know one of the good things about masks that no one ever tells you about?".

When someone asked, "What is that?", I replied, "Nobody can see the wrinkles!".

There was some laughter and some smiles.

I've tried it several times since, usually in the grocery store, sometimes swinging an arm toward them, with open hand outstretched, or sometimes doing a little jump up from the floor.

Usually there's some laughter and smiles, and often someone offers a comment. A few have said, "That's a good one! I'm going to use that."

"Go for it - it isn't copyrighted".

Sometimes a short conversation ensues.

A simple stress reliever during a time that's been difficult for many.

I'm more fortunate than many: have been on government pension for 25 years, so have not been sweating blood over discontined paycheque, and have lived alone for over 40 years, so have become rather used to that.

Can come here and squawk at you folks when I feel pressured: thanks for putting up with that.

ole joyfuelled

Stress relievers are always welcome, especially short and sweet ones shared with the public :-)

Don't have a "saying"...but a feel good thing. All around my neighborhood

masks are in place and distancing is done very well, considering we never

had to think about it before. My neighbor, was walking by, while I was

at my mail box. He said, "you know, as long as we have been chatting,

I never really saw how pretty your eyes were before .

LOL..Now, they aren't really, but I thought what a sweet thing to say, and

made me smile off and on all day.