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Dear Class of 2019

You who have just now graduated with advice have been duly saturated Nevertheless, here's my two cents worth for how to survive on this Earth... Give and give more; you'll get back and receive and since I'm a nobody who you may not believe Just look at Mr. Warren Buffet and Mr. Bill Gates who gave away billions --- look at their estates... What you put into life is what you'll take out Go all in each and every day; that's the best way And if you ever get down, then find a cause bigger than you Then devote yourself to it; that's what you do... Because when it's all over and the dance is done If you've given life your all, you'll feel that you've won

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/4/2019 9:38:00 PM

This is the best speech ever. "And if you ever get down, then find a cause bigger than you Then devote yourself to it; that's what you do..." I am so proud of you for this one!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/4/2019 9:55:00 PM

Aw. shucks. 'Twaren't nothin'. Thanks for the shout-out, Caren! ! ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/3/2019 6:08:00 PM

I see all the hats flying high after that sumptuous speech, my friend!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/3/2019 6:24:00 PM

Oh, good! Let those grads toss them high in the sky! Hope they all do well and find their way in this wonderful, wacky adventure we call Life. Thank you so much for the positivity, Kim! :) gw

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2019 5:17:00 PM

a life-giving kind of poetry which speaks of devotion and generosity... wonderful, gershon... huggs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/3/2019 5:38:00 PM

Oh, thank you, dear nette, for your positivity! Greatly appreciated. ~ gw

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2019 5:14:00 PM

what an uplifting message GW I especially love the third stanza:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/3/2019 5:37:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback, esp. on the 3rd stanza, which I've always felt is the way to 'un-depress.' Appreciate your support, Jan. Best wishes, Gershon