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Ten Important Things My Parents Taught Me

1. Importance of education 2. Great work ethic 3. How to serve God and my fellow man 4. How to live a good life 5. How to cook dressing 6. How not to be too trusting:) 7. How to love nice things 8. Love of travel 9. Love of art/poetry 10. How to love animals and live off the land

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Joye Atkinson

Date: 11/23/2009 5:45:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging words. I needed to hear that especially today. My dad passed away 22 years ago today and my mom is very ill in the last stages of Alzheimers. Thanks again and keep writing. Joye Atkinson

Geoffery Mchugh

Date: 11/12/2009 10:28:00 AM

I can relate. :)

Brian Strand

Date: 10/30/2009 2:06:00 AM

A good job well done Doris.Rgds Brian & thank you for your welcome comments today

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/29/2009 5:02:00 PM

They taught you well, Doris! This is a wonderful List. Good values go a long way. Love, Robin

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/29/2009 11:59:00 AM

Well Doris, looks as if they did an excellent job. Congrats on having the wonderful parents you have. And for learning your lessons well. Love, Carol

Elaine George

Date: 10/29/2009 8:57:00 AM

They taught you all you will ever need to to have a wonderful productive meaningful life. This list should be in the hands of all new parents. Wonderful! Doris. Love, lainie

John Freeman

Date: 10/28/2009 5:37:00 PM

The dressing for thanksgiving dinner most important thing on the list.LOl. Seriously, sounds like your parents knew what was important. Sincerely, Moses