Thief of Thoughts

A thief who steals the thoughts of others never increases his wisdom.

   Barry Stebbings
    12/27/2019

    For 'A thief who steals your thoughts' contest
   By Bobby May

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Date: 1/2/2020 12:03:00 PM
I have to add: What a brilliant title!
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/3/2020 9:37:00 AM
Thank you very much, Gary. // Barry
Date: 12/30/2019 6:19:00 PM
Words of wisdom my friend. Congrats on your win, Barry.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/31/2019 4:03:00 AM
Thank you very much, Charles. // Barry
Date: 12/30/2019 4:56:00 PM
this is how I was thinking when I wrote mine, Barry. Very well expressed. Congrats for the deserved win
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/31/2019 4:03:00 AM
Thank you very much, Andrea. // Barry
Date: 12/30/2019 3:27:00 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Barry, Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/31/2019 4:02:00 AM
Thank you very much, Jan. Happy New Year. // Barry
Date: 12/30/2019 12:54:00 PM
- So true, Barry - Congratulations on your win :) - Happy New Year! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 1:33:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. // Barry.
Date: 12/30/2019 6:33:00 AM
Great Monoku Barry! Congrats. on your lovely win. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 1:32:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer. // Barry
Date: 12/30/2019 4:48:00 AM
Well said. Congratulations on your fine win, Kai
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 1:31:00 PM
Thank you Kai. // Barry
Date: 12/29/2019 10:45:00 PM
Truth said as it is.. Congrats..
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 4:35:00 AM
Thank you, Jenish. // Barry
Date: 12/29/2019 7:58:00 PM
So true...he stews in a slow pot....a sinking ship. Congrats, Barry!
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 4:35:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. // Barry
Date: 12/29/2019 7:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/30/2019 4:34:00 AM
Thank you very much for my win, Bobby. // Barry
Date: 12/27/2019 9:18:00 PM
SO true. I love how you did yours. It's a wee bit like my own train of thought on this one.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/28/2019 2:41:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. // Barry
Date: 12/27/2019 2:00:00 PM
No, he certainly doesn't. Excellent penning! Good luck in the contest, xomo
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/27/2019 3:13:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen. // Barry
Date: 12/27/2019 1:52:00 PM
Helllo Barry Stebbings, a lot of truth in thes words. Have a nice day my friend.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/27/2019 3:13:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. // Barry
Date: 12/27/2019 1:16:00 PM
wise words indeed Barry:-) hugs Jan xx
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/27/2019 3:18:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Good to see you back. // Barry.
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