A Great Way To Learn

Making mistakes is a great way to learn
     Find out what went wrong and correct it

   Except when it comes to a parachute cord
     ~ Use common sense: first inspect it
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Baker Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Rhyming wisdom from the pen (keyboard) of Gershon the Great!
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Don't quite know what I've done to earn your approbation, but you sure have gotten my week off to a wonderful start. Thank you so much, Bill!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 1:16 PM
Parachute cord - this was hilarious!
M  Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Hehe I like that Gershon very funny! Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 4:52 AM
This is perfect GW! Love it! Happy Tuesday!
Meadows Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Yes that is right. Well said.
Wolf Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Thanks for visiting my site, Jeanette! :) gw
George Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 10:49 PM
Words of wisdom.....Gershon ! Yes, each mistake can be turned into an opportunity to learn better, except in areas where a mistake can turn fatal at the very first attempt...!
Hankins Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 9:26 PM
Good point, gw. Always double-check that parachute cord. You only have one chance, I think, or is there a backup cord? I've never jumped, so I don't know.
Wolf Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:46 PM
I think that there is a backup cord, but I'm not sure. I was just reading about parachute jumpers, so I ought to know, but...
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