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Sage Advice From George Washington

"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your reputation!" This sage advice was offered by George Washington, the father of our nation! 'Tis but one of many wise adages to us he did bequeath. Can be said that truer words were never spoken through falser teeth! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/25/2013 11:22:00 PM
Both wise and humorous... a winning combination! Profound statements stick in your head more when tied in with a joke, methinks... he seemed to be a very noble man... respected and honored by their fellow me. A big contrast to today's presidents... enjoyed this one!
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Date: 4/29/2013 1:01:00 PM
Great write. Love the chuckle at the end.
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Date: 4/28/2013 2:53:00 PM
very nice. I actually liked this one :) well written
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Date: 4/27/2013 8:06:00 AM
That was funny, but might be true. Thanks for sharing....... Lucilla
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Date: 4/26/2013 2:40:00 PM
A very enjoyable read!
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Date: 4/26/2013 4:40:00 AM
Funny write and well fed... Well done~A.O
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Date: 4/24/2013 7:45:00 PM
Informative and fun....
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Date: 4/24/2013 6:12:00 PM
Very clever Robert. were his teeth not carved from wood?
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Date: 4/24/2013 4:00:00 PM
ha! you fooled me at first, but then i got the laugh i usually expect when i see a poem of yours. thanks for it!
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Date: 4/24/2013 2:48:00 PM
Ha ha, how funny my friend! You have written a glorious and hilarious poem Bob! You are so clever at times, you amaze me! Very awesome piece, Great work!!
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Date: 4/24/2013 12:16:00 PM
Ha ha I thought it was a serious poem Up until the last two words. I did hear he suffered with his dentures. Have a great day and thanks for the chuckle. SuZ
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Date: 4/24/2013 11:46:00 AM
Giggles...;how are you Mr Bob? BG
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