Rubicon Crossing

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Date; 5/5/25

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Rubicon Crossing I stand on the bank looking at the deep water old love behind me new life on the other side once I cross no turning back

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2025 9:09:00 PM

They say that you can't go back -- ever. ~ gw

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/7/2025 2:56:00 AM

Not once the Rubicon is crossed. Just ask Julius C.

David Crandall

Date: 5/6/2025 4:42:00 PM

Big decision - very relatable!

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/6/2025 5:08:00 PM

Yes it is. Thanks Dave

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2025 7:18:00 PM

Once that decision is made, yes, you shouldn’t turn back. That is trouble.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/5/2025 8:04:00 PM

Definitely as Julius Ceaser and Rome found out. Thanks Kim