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28. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing that!

Tue Jul 19, 2022, 06:59 PM

Jul 2022

Being an immigrant, or the son/daughter of immigrants, really is a unique experience.

Among other things, it teaches you emotional independence - and from a very early age, long before most people even have to consider such things.

It can be hard and cold - but makes for a lot of inner strength, if we don't let negativity get the best of us.

That's been my experience anyway.

Thanks again, Chaz.

All the Best to you, your folks, and everyone in the Hungarian-American community. From George Pal to Andrew Grove (and many more!), they've given us so much.

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Pretty much sums up what I think of when I hear people use 'woke' as a pejorative [View all] Siwsan Jul 2022 OP

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Naughty - but lucky - kids peppertree Jul 2022 #14

Strooth! ChazInAz Jul 2022 #17

I hear you. peppertree Jul 2022 #24

It was ironic. ChazInAz Jul 2022 #27

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing that! peppertree Jul 2022 #28

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