Great Aspirations

When the time arrives to perspire

      first suspire ~ then aspire to inspire
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Krutsinger Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Now I have to look up suspire, so thank you Gershon!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Fun one! Looked up the unfamiliar “suspire” - I took a breath and looked it up ;)
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:55 PM
Hope that every time you suspirate, it's first-rate!
Tor Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Your witty statement is to admire. Love this Gershon. A favorite...
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Thank you so much for the fave, Michael. Peace, gw
Lawless Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 5:46 AM
AND RETIRE......
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Well, not ready to give up my 'daytime job' yet... ~ Breathless
Flood Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 2:53 AM
It’s taken me 63 years to discover that there is a word “Suspire” and a 30 second google to discover what it means. As Unseeking Seeker said… ‘clever’.
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:58 PM
You are clever, Terry, for pressing the right lever!
Seeker Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Clever!
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Thanks, Seeker!
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