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Off The lights get left on…, the bathroom, the kitchen, the bedroom, the hall. Turn it off, save money, can’t you remember? The water gets left on…, the front yard, the back yard, the water cooler breaks. Turn it off, save money, can’t you remember? No. Try as I might, try as I like, things happen. The lights are left on, the water floods the streets. Thankfully… not all the time.

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Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 9/3/2019 2:03:00 AM

This brought memories back for me, of my dad putting 'Turn Me Off' stickers on all our light switches when my sister and I were teenagers and had far more important things to do and think about than turning off lights. Thanks Ann

Ann Foster
Date: 9/3/2019 3:30:00 PM

I have thought to put tape on switches I turn off and then turn back on, as I meant to turn off the other one instead. I have resorted at times to make sure I carry the hose all the way to off and on each time, never leaving it lay anywhere. This saved a lot...lol... Yes..trying to save "dads and moms" to pay for food on the table. Things are kids want if we are blessed to give... Have the nicest day my friend. flowers and petty birds in the trees... Ann