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On Second Thought

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For wisdom I thought sacred texts would suffice Then I bowed my head and began to think twice Some may take offence But two thousand years hence I pray those folks don't look back to us for advice 11/23/22

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David Kavanagh

Date: 11/25/2022 4:41:00 AM

I’m a bit confused Robert, who exactly are you praying to lol, this is brilliant, cheers David

Robert Gorelick
Date: 11/25/2022 5:45:00 PM

Common vernacular signifying nothing! Cheers to you David, I always enjoy your level-headed approach. Robert

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/24/2022 9:01:00 PM

Nothing and no one like Mr. Bean to turn anything into a head-scratcher. (Turn this one upside down, ok?!)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/28/2022 8:13:00 PM

When I used to teach, I changed the 'Dean's List' into 'Mr. Bean's List.' The goof-offs loved it. Gave 'em something to shoot for...

Robert Gorelick
Date: 11/25/2022 5:47:00 PM

He is my role model after all!

Anselmo Boles

Date: 11/24/2022 7:17:00 PM

They better not, we have not proven ourselves to be good role models! Well said Robert...ab

Robert Gorelick
Date: 11/25/2022 5:50:00 PM

They'll be sorry, hope for change by then! Thanks for the encouragement ab and keep on playing those tunes we are fond of! Robert