Our Claim To Fame

What is our claim to fame, maybe money, things, toys or a great career? Money can be good then fought over when we die. Things come and go, making us happy and sad. Toys like a new car, did we really need it? A great career, to tell the world what? I am someone. Am I working myself to death but why?  Our claim to fame has a price, how much are we willing to pay? It would be better if we could say, “death approaches but we have no regret ~ when God questions us, we will stand erect” I am a simple person wanting God's favor over me.
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Date: 9/19/2025 11:37:00 PM
Your humility will be counted when you stand at the Golden Gate. Earthly riches can't give us long standing success or joy. Inspiring thoughts, dear Paula.
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Date: 9/19/2025 5:26:00 PM
Great attitude-
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Date: 9/19/2025 4:47:00 PM
perfect, Paula, especially the last three lines...they spoke to me...have a blessed evening, Sara
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Date: 9/19/2025 1:50:00 PM
Yes, our relationship with God is the most important one in our life. Sometimes people fight over or argue over the most unusual items when the last parent dies. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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Date: 9/19/2025 1:04:00 PM
Very interesting and enjoyed read! A favorite poem!! The last line is so great!!!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/19/2025 1:25:00 PM
Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. I see FAV??? WOW!!! You just made my day a happy one. Thanks... Glad you think my last line is so great!!! Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........
Date: 9/19/2025 12:58:00 PM
Our claim to fame can be costly Paula Nicely written Enjoyed it Kevin
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/19/2025 1:22:00 PM
Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, Nicely written. Also glad you enjoyed reading. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........
Date: 9/19/2025 12:17:00 PM
Truth that we all face, and then ponder later on!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/19/2025 1:19:00 PM
Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. Yes, in life there can be many things we can ponder. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........
Date: 9/19/2025 12:05:00 PM
Our Claim To Fame ~ Date Written:9/19/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.........
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