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Old 12-21-2006, 11:46 AM   #21
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Re: Oh Hell, What Do I Do If The Answer Is "Yes"?

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... I am convinced that she heard from me what she needed to hear and whatever it is I said I felt more like a spectator that the speaker but that was fine with me then and is still OK by me now.
That would be fine with me also. I think it illustrates how good we can be as people when we are able to touch someone's life and provide a little comfort when they need it - even if we didn't realize it at the time.

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...My knees are a bit weak. I feel like the coyote in the Road Runner cartoons who is treading air but hasn't looked down yet.
You're OK, well, as long as you're not using ACME Discount Brokerage or ACME Bank in your plan!
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Re: Oh Hell, What Do I Do If The Answer Is "Yes"?

Congratulations on 34 years with the same outfit! Amazing!
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Up until now I could just absorb home repairs, teenage son's car damages
Hopefully those two aren't related to each other... maybe it's time for him to move out!
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