Self-Inflicted

Woe bestowed on oneself is sorrowful fulfillment of sad dependency determined to kill joy

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Date: 9/18/2022 12:11:00 PM
I really enjoyed this ninette, very cleverly written. Well done!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 12:42:00 PM
Thank you Julie! Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 4:45:00 PM
True, Linda, well written Ninette. Have a great week my friend! Bill
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 5:51:00 PM
Hey Bill. Thanks! I'm enjoying this little cooler weather - you too? Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 11:27:00 AM
During WWII, one often saw, "Kilroy was here", but now, "Kill Joy was here" seems to be popular . . . .Enjoyed the read! Aloha!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 11:34:00 AM
I remember my mom and dad talking about Kilroy and drawing the little figure. I believe you are correct in your Kill Joy analysis :) Thanks for stopping by Rico! Linda Alice
Date: 9/13/2022 8:55:00 AM
Old Abe said we are as happy as we make up our minds to be.I concur with you and Abe.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 10:12:00 AM
:) Thank you Vickey. We're in good company! Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 4:22:00 AM
Very well put. XXX
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:13:00 AM
Thank you Kai. I always welcome your visits and comments. Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 3:17:00 AM
Yes, we ridicule the ideas of martyrdom then believe we are earning points by eschewing joy, fun, pleasure! Elizabeth
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:12:00 AM
So true Elizabeth. Thank you for stopping by and commenting :) Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 3:12:00 AM
So absolute true, though in this life woe is oft inflicted on us by others.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:11:00 AM
Perhaps. Thanks for visiting Victor! Linda
Date: 9/13/2022 1:36:00 AM
Your words are sadly true Linda. Thanks for sharing...
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:11:00 AM
Yes, people choose to have positive or negative attitude. Thanks for visiting and commenting Michael. Linda
Date: 9/12/2022 6:49:00 PM
Self inflicted sorrow can kill joy !No one can save such a situation when a person prefers to dwell in a world of gloom. Great ninette, Linda
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:10:00 AM
Many thanks Valsa! I like positive people! Linda
Date: 9/12/2022 6:10:00 PM
we are our own worst enemies at times, are we not? Sometimes, God even turns us over to our heart's desire, even when it may nearly kill us. good ninette
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/12/2022 6:21:00 PM
Yes, we are Jeff. We must stay true to ourselves and not give in to negativity. We too often victimize ourselves. Thanks for your visit and thoughtful comment. Lind Alice
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