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Just So

I love language. I love words just so because, I think, there is such a thing as just so.

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Now Matter How

I love you– No matter How I feel.

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Truth is a One-Liner

Truth is a one-liner. —————————– Note:  This axiom has stayed with me ever since I first hypothesized it, and has proved itself over and over.  Whenever someone’s explanation of something is complicated, there’s a really good chance that their explanation … Continue reading

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To Love You

To love you is To love me —————————– Note:  I don’t remember who I wrote this for or about, but it was almost certainly open the occasion of observing that it does me good to love.

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For My Soul to Sit Here

I had to make myself sit here today– And now–oddly enough– I have to make myself leave. This was good for me– I learned some things. I am proud of me. It is good for my soul to sit here … Continue reading

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It Is Good To Be Weak

It is good to be weak. I am built with a piece missing. Whether I shall ever find it I do not know, But were I build whole, I would never have gone Searching for the rest of me. And, … Continue reading

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The Very Nature of Progress

It seems the very nature of Progress in my life Is in the undoing of a Great number of my Previous accomplishments!   —————————— Note:  This is still generally true of my life, although I’ve made good progress so far.  … Continue reading

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Still on Page One

It amazes me that, After all these years, We are still On page one.   ———————————— Note:  I believe that this may have been a reference to Bible study, and how it doesn’t take much investigation before we end up … Continue reading

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Three Snail Jokes

Note:  These three are ready favorites of mine.  I heard them years ago from various sources. Snail Joke #1 Once upon a time, a snail decided to go for a ride on the back of a turtle.  Do you know … Continue reading

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Beer Makers’ Convention

NOTE:  I heard this story years ago and thought it was hilarious, even though I don’t drink beer. The CEOs of all the major beer companies were at dinner one night at their annual Beer Makers’ Convention. The waiter comes … Continue reading

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