Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Shoes Made for Walking - and Watching

     	         ‘Don’t judge a man ‘til you walk a mile in his shoes’
                     Great advice we can all surely use 

                  An earlier version 
                      may also apply to every person

                  ‘Don’t judge your friend ‘till you’ve been in his place.’*
                      pertains as well to a different case

                  If you witness questionable behavior at work
                       don’t jump to label the person a jerk

                  Follow him home, to 'his place:' Watch how he treats his loved ones
                       ~ Perhaps he’s devoted to his wife, daughters and sons


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                  *Talmud - Avos 2:5

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Joseph P. DiMino September 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM Indeed, no one is always perfect -- well...on second thought, my wife is. She is looking over my shoulder at the moment. Near dinner time.

Kim Rodrigues September 20, 2026 at 5:29 AM Often something is wrong when people seem ornery and strange. They may be grieving or suffering. We need to love and pray for others. Good one!