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Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/30/2017 5:22:00 PM

We can have fun at any age! :) loved this!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/31/2017 4:09:00 AM

- Arthur, many thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Michaels

Date: 4/22/2017 3:23:00 AM

Lovely monoku, Anne-Lise (and a funny picture, to boot!). Good luck with the contest! Regards, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/22/2017 8:58:00 AM

- John, many thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/21/2017 3:18:00 PM

Fun one! Like the pic too!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/22/2017 8:58:00 AM

- Many thanks for friendly visits and comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Roy Pett

Date: 4/21/2017 7:55:00 AM

Brilliant Anne-Lise, totally agree with the sentiments within your Monoku, good luck in the contest. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/21/2017 8:25:00 AM

- Roy, thanks for the friendly visit and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anil Deo

Date: 4/18/2017 5:07:00 PM

I did read this and Love the pic. But I thought I didn't (by not leaving a response). Peace/Joy

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/19/2017 3:41:00 AM

- Nice to see you, Anil :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chuck Melugin

Date: 4/18/2017 2:30:00 PM

Freedom to be young forever! Your words are delightful! my best to you, chuck

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/19/2017 3:38:00 AM

- Thanks for friendly visits and comments, Chuck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2017 8:34:00 AM

Very true, Anne- Lise, I'm there . Hugs ~*

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/19/2017 3:37:00 AM

- Thanks for friendly visits and comments, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams

Date: 4/18/2017 6:42:00 AM

Oh yes and dont we know it?? Now wheres my skate board??

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/19/2017 3:37:00 AM

:)))) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments, Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/17/2017 1:23:00 PM

my aunts will agree.. beautifully done, anne.. just got back from turkey.. happy easter and happy huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 3:00:00 PM

- Happy aunts :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/17/2017 11:19:00 AM

very fun loving ... hugs x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:58:00 PM

- Thanks for friendly visits and comments, Casarah :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/17/2017 4:54:00 AM

Absolutely my dear, Anne-Lise! I confirm it! A 7! Hugs!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:58:00 PM

- It's about to dare ... enjoy .... and smile a little every day :) - Thanks for friendly visits a 7 and comments, my friend Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/17/2017 1:19:00 AM

:) Yes....dear...there is truth in your poem. Loved the picture as well. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:55:00 PM

- Thanks for friendly visits and comments, dear Eileen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/16/2017 9:48:00 PM

So true. And I love the picture :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:51:00 PM

- A "game to get old" when the body is healthy .... I love the photo me too, Agnes :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/16/2017 8:35:00 PM

That picture is the future I hope!! 50 was nice. Compared to 60's!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:49:00 PM

- ... yes, that's the future Andrea .... - 60, no experience :))) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/16/2017 7:28:00 PM

great picture and poem, anne-lise!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:46:00 PM

- Dear Ilene, thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 4/16/2017 5:55:00 PM

50, 50 was a long time ago

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:45:00 PM

- ... not so long ago ... you remember, Frederic ... 50 was a BIG numbers ! :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/16/2017 5:24:00 PM

If not at 50, then when? At least the lessons are learned hopefully. We can't all be "normal" by 50, but we can try. I have often thought that I delayed dealing with certain issues when I was young by taking the easy path. However, I suffered and there is a price to pay for that route.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2017 2:43:00 PM

- Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy the middle aged ... as a nurse I know, Duke - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lynn Marie

Date: 4/16/2017 2:33:00 PM

Wise words, very funny picture Anne-Lise:) Having 'fun' is indeed for any age. I love this:) lynnxxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2017 2:57:00 PM

- Never grow old and gray, Lynn .... have fun :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 4/16/2017 2:31:00 PM

Hi Sunshine, super ego stage :))

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2017 2:55:00 PM

- Never stop laughing and playing, Nial :) - Thanks for friendly visits and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/16/2017 2:05:00 PM

Love that picture, Anne-Lise! I believe you are right about this. I see it in my own life. Best luck in the contest! Blessings, Kim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2017 2:13:00 PM

- Life is not finish ... because you turns 50 ... it starts - Many thanks for the pleasant visit and comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 4/16/2017 1:26:00 PM

VERY clever Anne lise :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2017 2:14:00 PM

- Glad you liked it, thank you for the poem's first visit Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)