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Take Pride In Your Achievements

Why do some folks belittle an education Looking down on those with degrees? Jokes about the educated in circulation Making learning like an unwanted disease. Many smart folks are ashamed to admit Their diplomas, degrees, and certificates, For some will laugh, calling them unfit Like they are unappreciated illegitimates. All of us have some needed unique ability We all make up our societies’ inclusion -- Some with limitations, others’ great agility We must never on others cast aspersion. Written August 26, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/28/2022 10:39:00 PM

I have no idea, especially PHD -piled high and deep? What? This is crazy to me!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/29/2022 8:05:00 AM

So many times, when I have mentioned my education, I get a sarcastic response. I'll bet that has happened to you, too, Caren. I don't know why some people resent education.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/26/2022 9:50:00 PM

You have earned it my friend, and succeeded in attaining. Show and be proud of. To the scoffers, they can only wish on achieving and dreaming. An effort rewarded but more importantly the knowledge acquired and the application of. Thanks Milton love the honesty in this one my friend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/27/2022 8:01:00 AM

I believe it is true, Michael. I have heard people rebuffed as bragging or gloating whenever they even mentioned their degrees. It is sad because most of us worked very heard to get where we are. At least we shouldn't have to hide it.