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ArkansasDemocrat1

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8. There is still good in this world. It's worth fighting for. I like your DU handle, Dear_Prudence.
Mon Mar 25, 2024, 08:11 PM
Mar 2024

There is a non-Zero possibility you are a Beatles fan, Dear_Prudence. I am, too. Been one since I found my sister's records some 46 years ago.

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My wife and I are staying put and fighting for what we believe in. She was more determined to stay than me, she has spent far longer here than me and still has family near. But you do lose strong attachments to places when you're a military brat and move after every tour. I attended 7 different schools by age 13. It gave me lifetime wanderlust. Someone should do a study.

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Be a hobbit: courage without hope [View all] Dear_Prudence Mar 2024 OP
I am Sam duhneece Mar 2024 #1
Thank you. nt Dear_Prudence Mar 2024 #2
Thanks for posting this. nt limbicnuminousity Mar 2024 #3
We are Sam. And that is a beautiful story. MOMFUDSKI Mar 2024 #4
Thanks orangecrush Mar 2024 #5
But you don't mention the dark side of being a Hobbit ... Earth-shine Mar 2024 #6
FWIW, Tolkien differentiated two different kinds of hope, which are given different RockRaven Mar 2024 #7
Love learning something new Dear_Prudence Mar 2024 #9
There is still good in this world. It's worth fighting for. I like your DU handle, Dear_Prudence. ArkansasDemocrat1 Mar 2024 #8
Wanderlust Dear_Prudence Mar 2024 #11
Add to that patience and reasonable expectations. elocs Mar 2024 #10
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