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Living In Exceptional Times

Exceptional times call for exceptional measures Going the extra mile, reveling in fine pleasures, Seeking out the good things that enrich our lives Often means going through some dusty archives, Living and loving and, indeed, sometimes longing Wherever we’re planted, let’s feel like belonging, Making the most of whatever time fate allows us Getting our notice without making much fuss, Every individual must chart the course of their life To spend it rather mirthfully, or, promoting strife, In any case, of one thing we can be most assured Whatever causes us pain will one day be cured. written March 30, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2022 12:34:00 PM

"Wherever we’re planted, let’s feel like belonging," This is ultra-important! Ultra-IMPORTANT!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 1:20:00 PM

I think so. We have a reason for being, and a reason for being where we are! I think I'll post this as an epigram.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/30/2022 2:39:00 PM

It's always worth going that extra mile and making the most of every day that we have left. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 5:09:00 PM

That's what I believe, Tom. We need to be optimistic...but realistic...and make the most of every moment we have!