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In reply to the discussion: When I first moved into my home... [View all]Harker
(17,355 posts)50. That damned internet. I should read more books, too.
I had an uncle who read maybe 250 book a year.
When my mom and I used to visit him and his wife (my mom's sister), he'd say "hi" and disappear until about the time we were ready to leave. He'd have made a wrought iron plant stand, or something elegant of etched glass for us.
The moral of the story is that if you don't talk to people, you can read, and get a lot done.
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Thank you for reminding us that really wonderful people do exist LuckyCharms
JMCKUSICK
Yesterday
#12
What a lovely friendship. Thank you for the reminder that there are beautiful people out there.
LoisB
23 hrs ago
#13
Saints & angels walk among us. Not magic or even religious, just the nature of many people
Attilatheblond
12 hrs ago
#26
First post this morning.. I'm touched by your kindness and your friend's fiesty love for life. Now, I need tissues
Deuxcents
12 hrs ago
#29
I wrote this in tears, and I want to thank all of you who are responding...
LuckyCharms
7 hrs ago
#44