The Only Sure Thing

you can bet your very life on every single, “sure thing” the only thing for certain- someday death will come

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/23/2019 6:29:00 PM

We always used to say that Death and taxes (going up) were sure things...But then a few Republicans got elected...at least in Chicago, things are pure, as it's a 100% Democrat town. (The last of the 50 ward aldermen who was Republican just retired)...So, as you wrote, that leaves Death! (and taxes in Chicago) :) gw

M. L. Kiser
Date: 6/25/2019 4:39:00 PM

My Grandmother used to say that, too. I am not certain that anything us humans do is...certain...other than death. Thanks.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/20/2019 3:12:00 PM

For sure..well said, MLK.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 6/25/2019 4:39:00 PM

Thank you so much.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/20/2019 11:51:00 AM

The cycle of life - the one certain thing in life, is death - so true, no escape! Hugs MLK, Jennifer Best wishes for the contest.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 6/25/2019 4:39:00 PM

Many thanks, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/20/2019 10:21:00 AM

Yes it will, and for some of us, life after death is everlasting, That's my truth and I don't care when this one ends. It's meaningless. Best wishes in the contest. Panagiota

M. L. Kiser
Date: 6/25/2019 4:40:00 PM

I can't say it's meaningless because we all have our parts to play but, it seems futile, sometimes. Thanks for reading.