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In reply to the discussion: A Long, Strange Walk [View all]Pluvious
(4,863 posts)30. Thank you for sharing your stream of remembrances and reflections
I guess it's no surprise that we become more reflective and wax philosophical as our turn at life slowly winds down.
I catch myself often doing this more and more lately
So many of the clichés I've heard repeated over the decades, like "youth is wasted on the young" etc - they all make so much sense now lol. But so does realizing the futility of trying to help them young'uns from repeating my own past mistakes.
In the end, we're left with the hope that our species will wise up fast enough to survive the future's challenges awaiting it.
We need a miracle everyday.
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Sounds like the perfect set-up--cabin, woods, pond, crackling fire and dogs.
Bluepinky
Apr 2019
#101
One of the finest posts I've ever encountered on this forum. A pleasure both to read and
Atticus
Apr 2019
#21
Determined to pick at it, are you? I see we didn't accompany Waterman on the same walk...
Hekate
Apr 2019
#63
Looking for a Pict-ax would take me much further afield than New York State. Gods know what's...
Hekate
Apr 2019
#71
I really enjoyed reading this post. I could visualize every step he took on his walk. I didn't
Tess49
Apr 2019
#81
Thanks for the input. It helped to stifle my strong desire to be mean to that person. n/t
Tess49
Apr 2019
#90
Excellent point. I feel like I need to copy this response and carry it with me in my purse. I tend
Tess49
Apr 2019
#96
Uh oh! How are you ever going to outdo this essay? Thank you very, very much for sharing
Karadeniz
Apr 2019
#28
I read lots. This is the best I've read on the internet in a long time. Thanks.
mahannah
Apr 2019
#40
You have to be old enough to appreciate the sentiments of looking back like this.
keithbvadu2
Apr 2019
#75
I've never been a fan of Thoreau's philosophy. but ppl can't be painted in a single
Kurt V.
Apr 2019
#76
Thank your for your wonderful story H2O man. Absolutely lovely. One of the best reads I have
c-rational
Apr 2019
#95