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Take the Up Elevator --Go Down, Come Back Up

Bad luck? Bad news? --Rage blindly --Deny utterly --Nosedive completely... ...Analyze deliberately Examine painstakingly Accept graciously... ...Re-invigorate, all the stronger for the experience!

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/25/2018 8:16:00 AM

Ah, the five stages of grief, so eloquently put - also, the title made me think of one of my favorite novels "Up the Down Staircase" - have a good day, gw!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/25/2018 7:23:00 PM

Ah, you've nailed my original intent, which was, indeed, the five stages of grief. But I veered off a bit, and came up with the above. Glad for your visit and comments, Michelle! :) Gershon