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Evolve Dammit

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9. A very worthy legacy to pass down. I hope they do it and can be safe (and afford it). So much has

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 1, 2021, 07:40 PM

Dec 2021

changed. My brother went to Europe 2x in the 60's. Art history major who wanted to see all the great works. Traveled extensively with very little money for months. Became a great professor and artist. I wonder if the same could happen today?

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Never think your words don't matter: what I learned at Thanksgiving this year [View all] CTyankee Dec 2021 OP

We all have moments like that in our life. Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #1

I'm in my 80s and I think a lot about my legacy. My grandkids will remember me as the grandma who CTyankee Dec 2021 #3

Since my wife retired she has been Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #4

About 40 years ago Nittersing Dec 2021 #7

And the memories that go along with them! CTyankee Dec 2021 #13

I have passed down a lace overlay for a tablecloth my mother made to my daughter. CTyankee Dec 2021 #14

A very worthy legacy to pass down. I hope they do it and can be safe (and afford it). So much has Evolve Dammit Dec 2021 #9

One of my granddaughters called me from Rome recently! CTyankee Dec 2021 #15

excellent summation. Ah Roma! Wish we were there. Love Italy. Gotta get to Florence. Evolve Dammit Dec 2021 #16

PLEASE LET ME KNOW if you go to Florence! CTyankee Dec 2021 #17

Thank you so much. That would be great! Evolve Dammit Dec 2021 #18

A profound observation malaise Dec 2021 #2

Thank you for sharing this. It's heartwarming. ancianita Dec 2021 #5

Oh my gawd.......I loved that, thank you for sharing this.......♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy Dec 2021 #6

I do the same thing. dem in texas Dec 2021 #12

... Aristus Dec 2021 #8

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2021 #10

You disperse the seeds never knowing which will germinate and grow grantcart Dec 2021 #11

It's a real comfort as you get older. CTyankee Dec 2021 #19