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In reply to the discussion: Weekend Economists Go Through the Looking Glass May 17-19, 2013 [View all]DemReadingDU
(16,002 posts)63. LOL
He was an Ironworker by trade, and truly good at building heavy-duty things. Things made of metal, iron and steel.
When it comes to plants and trees and other things that grow. Um, not so much. So I try to grow things in designated areas where the lawnmower and other instruments don't destroy the veggies and flowers.
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