They All Want To Be My Friend

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One of the teachers I barely knew gave me an Orphan Annie and the Orphan plate for Christmas. I asked why, and she laughed and said, "Because Caren, you are the friend of the friendless. You like all those little urchins." (Especially the bad ones, I wanted to add, but

wisely didn't).

There are Debbie Dis-Gusted, Dis-Delights in this crazy world, so neatly. And they all want to be my most utter best friend, and seek me so sweetly. Which I now understand has depleted me absolutely and completely. As walls I do not build; my emotions are always on Open-eatly.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/24/2018 9:36:00 PM

You are the refuge in the storm for the poor and downtrodden -- the Midwest's Statue of Liberty...and Good for You!! As the song says, 'Ya Gotta Have Heart!' :) Gershon

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/25/2018 8:40:00 AM

I live every verse of that song, and I LOVE IT! Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Mr. I.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/23/2018 8:04:00 PM

A bit of wisdom here... a lesson so heard learnt, Caren !

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/24/2018 4:45:00 AM

Yes, indeed, Line.