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H2O Man

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29. Thank you.

Sat Jun 6, 2015, 02:22 PM

Jun 2015

That means a lot to me. The single thing that I have tried my very hardest to do is to be a good parent. Not perfect, because I recognize that I am -- like everyone -- sad and weakly human. But I think that is okay, too -- much better than if I lied to myself, and pretended that I am perfect. My children know who I am.

Years ago, the best teacher I ever had -- school, college, or university -- told me that my writing would not be really appreciated, until after I was dead. Hence, much of what I recognize as my best efforts remain here, for my children to do whatever with, after I'm gone. My sons have been pressuring me to send one manuscript in, for possible publication, now; they think it's too important to wait. Who knows?

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So beautiful and truly appreciated on this day in particular Samantha Jun 2015 #56

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