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bcbink

(125 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2026, 10:35 AM 18 hrs ago

whistling past the graveyard

to act, talk, or appear confident, calm, or cheerful while actually being afraid, nervous, or in a dire situation (google)
This is me today.
Bernadette

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whistling past the graveyard (Original Post) bcbink 18 hrs ago OP

Me too! Laurelin 17 hrs ago #1

Thanks bcbink 17 hrs ago #2

Laurelin

(931 posts)

1. Me too!

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Tue Apr 7, 2026, 10:41 AM

17 hrs ago

Take care of yourself. I'm off to hug a tree.

bcbink

(125 posts)

2. Thanks

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Tue Apr 7, 2026, 11:29 AM

17 hrs ago

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