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6. Perfect answer, same as my grandfather was confronted with over a century ago.

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2025, 04:45 AM

Feb 2025

The son of a poor man in Charleston, South Carolina, he arrived virtually penniless in Boston looking to “git eddicated.” He worked his way through college as a janitor, and I don’t even want to imagine what that entailed in 1912. But he faced his obstacles, and got through them.

Don’t anyone tell that boy that he can’t. If anyone tries, kick them in the shins, and when they cry out, stuff their mouth with turkey pasta.

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Dinner time and my sister's 13 year old grandson strikes again..."Donald Trump's a dick with Peyronie's disease!" [View all] PeaceWave Feb 2025 OP

I💙this post. sheshe2 Feb 2025 #1

Bravo to 91 year-old Mom. Great post. LoisB Feb 2025 #2

91 year old Mom is a woman after my 74 year old 💙! ShazzieB Feb 2025 #3

That is a profound & beautifully crafted essay on family life, & I think I love your family, PeaceWave. Hekate Feb 2025 #4

What great storytelling. You made my night! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #5

Perfect answer, same as my grandfather was confronted with over a century ago. DFW Feb 2025 #6

In the shins? How about a little higher? True Blue American Feb 2025 #8

Well, if your aim is that good.................n/t DFW Feb 2025 #10

The nephew will gp True Blue American Feb 2025 #7

Love your post, and love "Mom"! Give her a big hug from me. HeartsCanHope Feb 2025 #9

Great story, PeaceWave. brer cat Feb 2025 #11

A fabulous but sad OP malaise Feb 2025 #12

Great writing. Who are you? Reminiscent of Erma Bombeck. brush Feb 2025 #13

Great story PeterIsMyBrother Feb 2025 #14

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