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Smile At Everyone

Smile at your enemies ~~ It will drive them insane wondering what you are up to. Smile at your friends ~~ They will bask in the glow of your approval! written March 1, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/3/2022 8:55:00 AM

You can almost never go wrong with smiling.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2022 9:23:00 AM

I think so. Thanks, Caren.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/2/2022 6:30:00 PM

Whatever the reason it's always nice to smile.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 7:14:00 PM

Yes, it is. I always try to smile, but I find that I have somewhat a natural grimace at times. I try to smile, yes!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/2/2022 10:54:00 AM

A smile certainly beats, "Greet one another with a kiss!", yet how many facemasks have you seen with an imprinted smile? Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 11:17:00 AM

Hmmmm...good point, Rico.

John Lawless

Date: 3/2/2022 5:32:00 AM

They told us "keep smiling....it makes people wonder what you've been up to." It would drive the inspectors at work crazy when I smiled as they approached....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 8:29:00 AM

It is so true, John. A smile can be rather disarming. Thanks for your read and your comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/1/2022 8:21:00 PM

The same smile has two completely different results. Perhaps that's how you tell who your friends are, lol. I enjoyed this fine work, Milton. Best wishes, Evelyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/1/2022 9:13:00 PM

I think that is quite possibly true, Evelyn. I was sort of thinking it pays to smile at everyone. Thanks so much for your thoughts and the comment.

Robert Gorelick

Date: 3/1/2022 6:58:00 PM

Defuse the situation...sage advice! Good night and good luck--Edward R Murrow ...Rob

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/1/2022 9:13:00 PM

Pretty much how it would go, Rob. Thanks for your thoughts.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/1/2022 6:41:00 PM

Hi Milt, That my friend is some great advice. I enjoyed the read. Have a nice evening-Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/1/2022 7:41:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis.