For one reason or another this journal is now entirely friends only. This post will most likely be the only one that is visible if you are not on my friends list. If you want to see more or you want me to consider adding you email me and we can possibly work something out. I am not adverse to adding new friends but I am going to be cautious.

Just a reminder. HUGS GO HERE

Just do this. Share it everywhere. I want people hugging. I am not asking for anything other than a hug. Preferably with some smiles. I don't care if it is your dog, sister, boss, or the clerk at the grocery store. Hug someone.

Get them to go hug someone. Anyone. Everyone. Take a picture. Send it to me. If you can't take a picture just tell me you did it. Get someone to capture the moment in finger paints. It doesn't matter. The important part is the hug.

Tell everyone everywhere. If you are too chicken to do it just post the link to my post. I'll tell them.

Don't be shy. Don't be chicken. It's just a hug. It can be two seconds. It can be two days. Make it fun. Make someone else smile. What have you got to lose? Nothing. We can only gain. We can only win with this. Okay, don't hug a rattlesnake or anything silly like that. If you are stuck home by yourself, be creative and set the timer on your camera or something. When the guy comes to deliver your pizza give him a hug. I'm sure if you tip well he won't press charges. Just hug and let me know about it. Bonus for getting it on film. Double bonus for getting someone else to do it. Triple bonus for group hugs. Infinite bonus if it is me. There is no expiration date here. I will always take your submissions. You cannot win if you don't play.

p.s. Be smart. Unwelcome touching is assault so hug the pizza guy at your own risk. You may want to ask first. But really, who is going to turn down a hug from someone as wonderful as you? Especially when you have pizza.

My dad was a hugger. He preached hugs, taught hugs, lived hugs. Ladies lined up after church every Sunday waiting patiently to hug my dad.

You have all been so thoughtful and generous and I have a task for you should you choose to accept it. Go hug someone, anyone, everyone. Take a picture of it and send it to me. Make it a meme. Spread this far and wide. Tell people to email it to me or respond to this post. I'll make this one public. I want lots of results here people.