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We had about 4 minutes of totality. The picture isn't great, the corona appeared much smaller to the eye. This is about 2pm CST. Wish there was a way to capture the quality of the light, it defies description. Was almost dead silent in our little town except for a few people cheering and one set of fireworks.

This is year end for us, so not taking whole day off but will go out long enough to view (in southern Illinois, so path of totality). I lived in Nashville for the 2017 one, so fun that I've been in the path twice now.

Perhaps to go along with Jillpm? Jillpm at DM! It is all about her, after all.

Happy Easter Small Talkers! This is going to be an odd holiday for us. We spring cleaned last weekend and left the house exactly twice all weekend. At one of those places we managed to find Covid. I started in late Wednesday evening. I think the worst is over for me (Mr. started later), but still symptomatic so will be here. I'm sad about missing the gathering at my parents', and I won't see my grands. I always put together an egg hunt for them, and all the stuff is here. My son has assured me that we can do it another time and they'll still be just as happy. It's warm and sunny here, so yesterday I sat on the porch glider with my book. The fresh air and sun helped, so I will do it again today and maybe it will chase a bit of the blahs away. Hope everyone here has a good day!

So sorry @Salacious Kitty

I know what she was trying to accomplish with her "no working outside the home" dig, but her poor little brain can't comprehend that some of us do work at home. A real job with a steady paycheck and benefits. That doesn't involve a pyramid scheme. I may not have gotten a crappy tote bag or bucket hat, but I do have a 401K. Also, my grandchildren don't look terrified every time I am in the vicinity. I'll keep my pants-wearing life, thanks.

I am grateful for the THOUGHTFUL people who populate this forum, who listen and are willing to share their knowledge to help others. #kindness

What a good picture. I'm sure it was a treasured moment in time before, it will be even more so now. I'm glad for all of them they did this.

TMZ is hitting on a major pet peeve of mine. I don't know why the fact that someone was desperate enough to feel like this was their only option isn't enough. There are people who feel entitled to all the details. Over the years I have encountered several people who have asked for method used, and those requests are always denied. I'm old enough now to have experienced a fairly wide range of deaths, and suicide has been the worst. I didn't have to face nearly the scrutiny his family is dealing with right now, I hurt so much for them.

Tiffany looking adoringly at Lawson, Lawson doing his best Zoolander for the camera. Yep, sounds about right.

I just saw this. How tragic. Poor Janelle, and his siblings. I lost a brother to suicide almost 11 years ago, so I understand how they are feeling. Except I had the benefit of not being in a fishbowl. He seemed like a gentle, kind soul. Rest in peace Garrison.

#TeamRouter

Newman is the baby, at least for a few more months. Oldest is Nehemiah. Often referred to here as Nemo & Newmie.

So Nurie wins The First Granddaughter Race (conflict manufactured by Jill). I guess that means KayleeGirl is back to (and Kaylee...now with Gideon!).

Gee, I wonder if Mahmo suggested the theme so she could break out her Nashville gear again... As someone who lived in Nashville for 7 years, it was always amusing to see tourists' cosplay of "Nashville wear"