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Gimme a Break: Please

  Gimme a Break: Please Gimme a break is a common call from those suffering fatigue, from whatever cause. Recommended reading style is light and sorta hillbilly or a la We’ve Got a Convoy, surging relentlessly ahead. Inspiration for this … Continue reading

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You’re Doing Very Well: As far as I can tell

  You’re Doing Very Well: As Far As I Can Tell You’re doing very well as far as I can tell, You’ve taken all your lumps and you’re moving right along, You’ve learned your lessons well and you’ve grown very … Continue reading

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What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned

    What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned I was talking a mile a minute to a kid the other day and wound up telling her a story about my “old days.” Well, she asked. I quoted an old saw, “Walk a … Continue reading

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Harry’s Haircut

  Harry’s Haircut “What happened to you?” Mary asked in alarm. “I cut my hair.” Harry replied. “Don’t I look neat?” “Shaggy at best, like a tornado struck the farm.” “Saved you some bucks and that can’t be beat.” “But … Continue reading

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It’s Different: When It’s Your Own

  It’s Different It’s different when it’s your own! Suddenly you feel alone, Suddenly you feel all helpless, You cannot match this strange new tone. Oh it’s easy to give advice, and it’s easy to share the hurt, It’s easy … Continue reading

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Happy Canada Day

 

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I Have Walked in Your Shoes

  I Have Walked in Your Shoes H. W Bryce I have walked in your shoes, friend, I have walked in your shoes, You may feel down, friend, You may feel down, But you will not wear them out friend, … Continue reading

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