Needless Worry

The fountain never overflows Though we see it filling endlessly, Because we don’t see where the water goes Flowing through the drain orderly, There’s no reason to worry needlessly.
written January 23, 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 1/25/2022 1:28:00 AM
Thanks for the reminder. A plumber is coming today. Water is coming up through the kitchen floor which is concrete since we live in an earth-sheltered home - all the water pipes are under the concrete. Ugh!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/25/2022 9:16:00 AM
Oh my. I'm wondering if some froze and burst during the recent cold spell. I certainly hope the problem can be solved quickly and cheaply. But, all plumbing work seems to be so expensive these days. Think of your plight.
Date: 1/24/2022 5:57:00 PM
Worries washed away...
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Date: 1/24/2022 7:06:00 PM
Yes, Shirley, gone down the drain! Thanks!
Date: 1/24/2022 11:09:00 AM
It's a human weakness, worrying, even when there's nothing to worry about we still do. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 12:15:00 PM
Seems to come natural, too. My mother was such a worrier I always said it gave her cancer. I do believe a person can die from worrying.
Date: 1/24/2022 5:30:00 AM
It's hard for some to trust! I am working on that! Love this one Milt and its message!! Happy Monday!. All is well!
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Date: 1/24/2022 9:18:00 AM
Mike, thanks so much. Yes, it is hard for some to trust, but it's something worth working on. I hope you have a really productive week. Cheers!
Date: 1/23/2022 6:07:00 PM
Excellent metaphor, "Don't go chasing waterfalls!"
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 6:27:00 PM
Or rainbows. Or windmills. Hmmm...chase women! Maybe not at my age! Thanks for the read, Robert, and your thoughtful comment.
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