Life's A Hoot

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives No matter how much time we have left A sobering thought as we reach our golden years Our number could be up tomorrow, next week, next year So we must enjoy life to the fullest, make every day count We don't get to go around twice When we're young whipper snappers Old age is eons into the future Our main concern is dealing with everyday life With all of it's ups and downs, it's uncertainties With romance, with choosing a vocation But when all is said and done and we near retirement It's all water under the bridge So what I'm saying to all you young folks Live your life to the fullest Make every single day count as if it was your last Tell your loved ones every day how much they mean to you In case you don't get another chance Life's a hoot... enjoy it!

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Date: 5/31/2025 6:08:00 AM
life is a hoot indeed Jack! just got to enjoy life my friend xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/31/2025 6:30:00 AM
Dear Sis... never wipe that smile off... it's painful !!!
Date: 5/29/2025 3:08:00 PM
Hello Happy Jack, Good advice for the young. SAs for the rest of us we have good memories. Love, Dare.lene xxx-oooo.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/30/2025 4:01:00 PM
You are not alone in the rest of them Jack. Love, Darlene/ xxxx-oooo.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/30/2025 6:10:00 AM
I guess I fit into the "rest of us" category Love Jack
Date: 5/29/2025 2:03:00 PM
Ahh, for the blessed memories of youth, mostly without regret and I'm still here, still time left.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/30/2025 6:13:00 AM
Great reply DM! Big grin...
Date: 5/29/2025 5:57:00 AM
And if you're an owl it's a triple hoot!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/29/2025 6:16:00 AM
A triple hoot yesssiresss!!! Hey Tom Happy!!!
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