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Life Ain'T For Sissies

Living life sure ain't for sissies It takes a strong and a willing heart To conquer the everyday problems Greeting them with a smile is an art It's easy to give in to doom and gloom To grumble and always complain But no one's gonna help make it better You're the one holding the reins Here's what I learned a long while ago If you greet everyone with a smile Chances are they'll smile right back You've made someone happy for a while But listen to this, there's a residual effect You've raised your spirits as well You'll go around with song in your heart You'll be ringing the happiness bell So the end result of all of this chatter You control how your day will turn out Happy as a lark or filled with despair The choice is what life's all about! ©Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 3/27/2016 7:36:00 PM
There's a lot of truth in your words here, Jack. Life isnt always easy, but staying positive is a must. We got to get through life together! "You control how your day will turn out Happy as a lark or filled with despair The choice is what life's all about!" I will remember that for sure!!! Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/27/2016 9:20:00 PM
The word for today is... POSITIVE!!! Happy you liked this one!!! Love, Jack xoxox
Date: 8/23/2012 9:42:00 PM
awee... thank you for the smiles,,, and something to think about... good night...pd
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/24/2012 4:51:00 AM
Thanks again PD! Keep smiling and stay happy... love and hugs, Jack xxxxxx
Date: 8/23/2012 5:56:00 AM
So true... nice work... Terry
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/23/2012 6:03:00 AM
Hey hey! Top of the morning to you, Terry! Thanks, Jack

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