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The hardest knocks......Make the strongest shell

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/7/2021 8:32:00 AM
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I believe they also give people the most flexibility and the best sense of humors.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/8/2021 5:09:00 AM
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I agree. A sense of huour is a God send when you come from the school of hard knocks...
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/2/2021 10:23:00 AM
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That is certainly true, Shirley. But, they are no less painful, too.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/3/2021 11:09:00 PM
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Sadly, that's why you have to grow a stronger shell to protect yourself from falling to bits completely. Very painful indeed.
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/2/2021 3:57:00 AM
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Witty, dearest, Shirley! Blessings!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/3/2021 11:12:00 PM
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Many thanks, Demetrios for your kind comment. I trust all is well with you and your family... All best wishes... Shirley

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