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The Real Brain Bank
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The Real Brain Bank |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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The Real Brain Bank By Larry Chadwick Life masks wisdom with wrinkles and gray hair, And leaves it sitting alone in a rocking chair. But clever new minds reinvent what is already understood, Just for the satisfaction of making them feel good. Business demands bright people manage resources well, Meanwhile, wisdom sits and rocks in a chair for a spell. Canes, walkers and wheelchairs render wisdom an inconvenience, While we squander one of our greatest natural resources without conscience. We settle for a call to say how often that we think of them, But mostly because our guilt will trouble us every now and then. Don’t patronize the old as if they have not lived, They are brilliant folk and have a lot to give. July 2, 2002 Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Patronize Balladeer's account though...he's been "overdrawn" for years....zero balance!....Good work though Larry |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Amen. *S* And what you learn from those who've lived it is far more interesting than any history book could ever be. *S* I like this very much, Larry. *S* And ROFL @ Toe... one for the road, right sweets? LOL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Don’t patronize the old as if they have not lived, They are brilliant folk and have a lot to give. ---------------------------------------- You can say that again Larry!! Excellent write m'friend! ~HUGS~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Awww sweetie...this is perfectly rendered!!! Such a point you've hit upon with this one...the guilt, the waste of wisdom... yep..you got it with this one Larry... enjoyed your view!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I have to agree with you Larry. And I don't know why but as I was reading this I remembered something my grandmother once told me. "Even though I am nearly 77, I still feel like a 22 year old, only smarter" Thank you for your thoughts today!  ~Sheri |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautifully composed Larry ... you've brought the point home clearly ... excellent message! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry This is so true...thank you for the reminder. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
They certainly do have a lot to give! It's not that far away for all of us! Thanks for the lovely poetic reminder. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Larry darling boy this is excellent wisdom and truth, they are indeed our heritage and the knowledge they have locked within them is awesome. I love this, it is brilliantly written the rhyme is simply perfect and the words within are such a revelation and so true. Wonderful writing darling boy utterly utterly wonderful writing, more give us lots more As always Mushy    Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Toerag, Well now...don't you have to have something in the account to begin with? Aging beats the alternatives. Thanks.  suthern, Always. And thanks. Nancy Lee, Don’t patronize the old as if they have not lived, They are brilliant folk and have a lot to give. I did say it again. And thanks. devina, Thanks tons! Sheri, Because our brains were wired for eternity. Thanks.Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, Thank you so much. I'm working in a Marriott Retirement home for two weeks. Pretty fun. Martie, Yep...and then it will be us. Thanks.ethome, Indeed...we're next. Thanks. Awww Mushy, Thank you sweet thing. I'll see you there. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now you know I am loving this one! I am taking this over to the senior's centre to read it to them and I bet this is going to make a lot of smart people in wheelchairs smile big time! Good one Larry. Nothing means more to me than faith, |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
What wise and golden words you've just shared with us, Larry. Thank you... mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, Waaay cool. They are posting it where I work temporarily next week. Thanks.mycafe, Well...thank you for that. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Made me remember my grandmothers. Thanks, Larry. Forgetting all I'm lacking |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I didn't remember my grandmothers, I remebered me!!! Time goes mighty fast and they'll all be there soon unless the alternative happens. Joyce |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Yes! Great write, Larry. Shenachie |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Duncan, It's good to remember our Grandmas. Thanks. Joyce, LMBO Nothing beats honesty! Thanks.  Shenachie, Thank you for that. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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