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Life is about having the right attitude. Don't be known as one with platitude. Someone who is a habitual whiner, is not a good companion at a diner. Life is always a much happier place if you don't slap anyone in the face, so you won't be a curmudgeon grouch why don't you take a nap on your couch. No one wants to be around a grumbler especially one who should be humbler. Wear a smile instead of a sourpuss frown and from your own pedestal, step down. One who brags about his or her work is really just being a malcontent jerk. If these words seem harsh and trite, some fish are known to take a bite. Kindness is the best way to make a friend so stop being bitter, just make amends. Stop being a grouch, no talk or bellyache, and be nice to others, for goodness sake!

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Date: 12/21/2015 9:53:00 PM
I like this poem Lin, and yes you have described Peter very well, he can be quite a grouch at times, but I love him, Merry Christmas and take care........Vera
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2015 5:07:00 AM
Thank you, Vera. When Peter gets grouchy send him into your lovely garden and soon he'll be in a better mood. Thanks for visiting me here ;)
Date: 12/21/2015 1:50:00 PM
Very nice one Lin, as always never disappoint.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2015 2:40:00 PM
And you never disappoint me with your nice comments. Thank you, John.;)
Date: 12/21/2015 12:29:00 PM
Wisdom comes with experience and experience of life has taught us to be more compassionate are growing harder but we only favor one. You are a great lady!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2015 12:32:00 PM
Thank, Eve, and I'm throwing that compliment back at you (Eve)
Date: 12/21/2015 12:03:00 PM
As Jan said, very wise and an great example of how we all should be here.."Kindness is the best way to make a friend so stop being bitter, just make amends. Stop being a grouch, no talk or bellyache, and be nice to others, for goodness sake!" You are a true person who I respect very much. I couldn't have said this any better lady:)-*smiles*
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Lu Loo
Date: 12/21/2015 12:12:00 PM
Thank you very much:) you expressed yourself perfectly and in a respectable way...be blessed!!! -*smiles*
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2015 12:10:00 PM
Thanks, Luloo. Respect is something to treasure, and I value that I have yours...it's returned to you.
Date: 12/21/2015 12:00:00 PM
Wise words indeed Lin - it should be a mantra for soup contests lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/21/2015 12:09:00 PM
Thank you 'kindly,' Jan. It's a good mantra for everyone who wants to be happy.
Date: 12/21/2015 11:49:00 AM
Damn straight you're right! The world will never lay at our feet unless we give it a reason too.
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Date: 12/21/2015 11:55:00 AM
Sorry about the comment jump, Mark. Thanks. Men are too imperfect, but we can make life so much sweeter at the moment if we stop the animosity, especially over inconsequential things.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2015 11:51:00 AM
It wasn't meant to stab, just to point out a lesson everyone should heed. A messy world we live in...full of anger, jealousy and hate... Thanks for reading.

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