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If you take your time, eventually time will overtake you. FIRST PLACE WINNER Written 4/25/2021 for "Paradox of Life" Contest sponsored by JCB Brul

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Date: 4/30/2021 10:31:00 PM
Good twist here, Milton~
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Date: 4/30/2021 4:11:00 PM
a very hard truth!! Good one, Milt. BIG congrats
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/30/2021 6:28:00 PM
Andrea, your comments are always welcomed. I feel good knowing you read and approved of something I wrote.
Date: 4/30/2021 2:05:00 PM
time and tide wait for no one. nice take on the paradox
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Date: 4/30/2021 2:29:00 PM
Thanks, John. I appreciated your note.
Date: 4/30/2021 9:08:00 AM
This is really good and so true. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/30/2021 9:16:00 AM
Thanks so much, Juliet.
Date: 4/30/2021 7:03:00 AM
Hi L. Milton, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on a well deserved win. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Date: 4/30/2021 7:28:00 AM
Thanks, Alexis, for your congratulations.
Date: 4/30/2021 5:13:00 AM
Congratulations!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/30/2021 7:27:00 AM
Thanks, Christuraj.
Date: 4/26/2021 7:49:00 AM
A terrific paradox.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2021 9:35:00 AM
Yep, and it's true, too.
Date: 4/25/2021 7:08:00 PM
Ha, ha. Love it. Hurry up! :) gw
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Date: 4/25/2021 1:47:00 PM
good one, milton! so true!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 8:46:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene. I appreciated your comment.
Date: 4/25/2021 11:38:00 AM
Because it is always passing? Aloha! Rico
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 11:51:00 AM
Yep, I think you'd have to say that. And, what's gone can never be recovered. Thanks for your thoughtful response, Rico. Always enjoy hearing from you. Aloha!
Date: 4/25/2021 11:23:00 AM
Hello Milton, i believe that is true. enjoyyour day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/26/2021 11:51:00 AM
Hello Milton, you are welcome my friend. enjoy your day.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 11:50:00 AM
Thanks, Darlene. You, too. I appreciate your read.
Date: 4/25/2021 9:14:00 AM
WoW! L. Milton, I agree, with your wise words.Time waits for no one. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 10:30:00 AM
Alexis, it is so true. When we let a moment go by, it is gone forever. So, we need to make each moment count for something right and good. You, too!
Date: 4/25/2021 9:12:00 AM
Spot on Milton!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 10:29:00 AM
Thanks so much, Mark.
Date: 4/25/2021 8:43:00 AM
I have to agree with Emile. Wise words indeed. Best regards! :) john
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 10:29:00 AM
Thanks, John. The winner of the race is the one who kept running at top speed, right?
Date: 4/25/2021 8:32:00 AM
Truer words have never been spoken my friend, time is relentless, Emile.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 10:29:00 AM
So it is, Emile, so we must make the most of every minute. Procrastination is a bitter enemy.

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