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Err On the Side of Caution

Err on the side of caution,
For often it seems to me,
If something is overly hard to do,
Perhaps it's not meant to be.

If there are too many precautions,
More than seems normal to you,
It may be better to re-think your plans,
For what's done you cannot un-do.

Sometimes things may seem the opposite.
It may seem to be total bliss.
But sometimes when things seem too good to be true,
You'll find that most often it is.

Life is a hard task master.
Learn from those who've been there before,
From those who don't oft slip and fall,
For it's hard to get up off the floor.

So err on the side of caution,
For often it seems to me,
If too hard, too easy, too much or too few,
Perhaps it just shouldn't be.

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/8/2022 7:53:00 AM Wise, wise words - but some people never learn Judy, they make the same mistake over and over again. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 5/29/2022 10:19:00 PM Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/31/2022 8:44:00 PM Sage advice, Judy. Better safe than sorry almost all of the time. Life's too precious to be frittered away. Take good care, Gershon Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 4/3/2022 3:48:00 AM Thanks bunches G3rwshon. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/30/2022 7:22:00 AM Good advice Judy. Sometimes you find merchandise without a 'label' far superior and much better quality to stuff with a label. Tom Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 3/30/2022 8:16:00 PM I know in some cases that's true but if you pay attention to quality you can pay less for good quality. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/30/2022 6:07:00 AM Good advice to your child. I am assuming she is grown and earning her own money. She definitely needs some instruction in economics. It seems to me that some people think those purses are a status symbol, but we don't need those symbols to survive. Let those who have a giant income waste their money. One day on Oprah's show, a woman came on telling people about knock offs sold at stores like Macy's or Belk's but not necessarily those. Oprah said, "Why have I been throwing away my money?" Sara Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 4/3/2022 3:38:00 AM Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB

James Marshall Goff Date: 3/30/2022 12:32:00 AM Loved your recollections and advice Judy! Nice work! jim Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 4/3/2022 3:54:00 AM Thanks so much Jim. God Bless, JB

Sotto Poet Date: 3/29/2022 8:06:00 PM Judy, you've written an absolutely stunning poem. Your suggestions and insights are crucial since, in today's world, many individuals sell their rubbish for the utmost possible price, hence why we must assert care and vigilance while dealing with them and avoid being duped. Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 3/29/2022 8:34:00 PM Thank you so much my friend. I totally agree. God Bless, JB