Don't be a Crab

If you want to pursue it, 
don't do it like a crab might do it
when he walks or works or plays,
always doing it sideways.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Your wit is shining
Crandall Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Aw, thanks, Andrea!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Too cute!
Crandall Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Thanks, Kim! It seems like the kind of advice someone like Jiminy Cricket might give - lol.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
good advice. :-) wishing you well
Crandall Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 6:11 PM
haha, thanks, Sara!
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