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Life isn’t a Game
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Life isn’t a Game |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Life isn’t a game. We’re not here to play screw your buddy or winner take all. Bullies don’t get to win the day. We’re not here to be filled with prejudice and hate. Greed can corrupt any task. Violence is wrong no matter it’s mask. Our marks we draw in the sand, that give us something we can command, does not relieve us of our trust to protect this planet given us. No matter how different we may be, you are no less important than me. Kindness and compassion are the true commodities. Without them, we are all enemies. LGR(C)8/6/18 |
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Clare Ite Member Posts 66 Where The Pallet Pins Play |
Many play their life as they would a game, dear Lori. Perhaps that's because they don't value it so much. People of faith, on the other hand, know the value of their life because they know the price that was paid for it. I always have time for you... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
i love that a lot, your words are very precious, and should be repeated, everyone should care and must do yann |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I love the fact that you can show the world your absolute inner self, Lori. I, myself try to live my life in that way, but I fall off the "be nice Jerry" far more than I want to. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Clare, Thanks for the read and your most thoughtful comment. His death was for nothing if we don't carry some WWJD in our hearts. Too many haters out there calling themselves Christians. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Yann, You are right, everyone should. But should and would are worlds apart. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Jerry! You didn't grow up with many kindness role models that you remember. Being kind is simpler than being nice. Try it! ~L |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I've never been anybody's enemy; maybe not their friend, any longer, for whatever reason. I tend to be quite friendly - though a keep to myself type person. Being kind and polite is sort of a passion with me, and I raised my kids to be the same (and they practice it too). Ha, enough of my secrets! Love the write - so much truth here and quite a bit of heart too. j. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jimmy, Why does it not surprise me that you are a kind and polite guy? I'm happy to count you among my friends. ~L |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
Lovely poem Lori Bell ~ No truer sentiments were ever spoken ~ Much enjoyed  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Pinkpolitics, I'm so glad you like my philosophy, I have been called a libtard. Well sticks and stones and all that stuff... Hugs ~L |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I believe a lot of us go thru thru our younger years, self imposed, but we grow...and build on what we've learned from the bad, which are sometimes blessings in secret. Lovely write. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I have tried it, Lori, and it works. My goodness, you make it sound like I am Mister Ebnneabor(sp) Scrooge, and I am not. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks for the read LeeJ and the comment. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Gosh Jerry you must believe in wearing the shoe if it fits. I didn't write this about YOU! It was inspired by my brother-in-law who is fond of calling me a libtard and black people ni**ers. I consider him a trumpturd. ~L |
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