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I enjoy reading your thoughts, this one inspired me to post something on my blog that i had been asked to write for a golden anniversary book that my school was bringing out, on what school meant for many of us. Some of us got lucky enough to have the advantage of parents and that institution. I hope you'll visit and read.
posted by
goodwhisky
on January 23, 2009 at 12:28 AM
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I enjoy reading your thoughts, this one inspired me to post something on my blog that i had been asked to write for a golden anniversary book that my school was bringing out, on what school meant for many of us. Some of us got lucky enough to have the advantage of parents and that institution. I hope you'll visit and read.
posted by
goodwhisky
on January 23, 2009 at 12:28 AM
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Your father was very wise! When my children came running to me, I would say I am not the referee! I can put a zebra shirt on, but you can't afford to hire me! They would get it worked out among themselves! It is pitiful for those who dish it out but can't take it! sam
posted by
sam444
on January 22, 2009 at 12:02 AM
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EXACTLY RIGHT ON !!! There are a couple of bloggers on here that
need to understand this. If you want to dish it out, you better be able to take it.
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on January 21, 2009 at 4:21 AM
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Although I no longer have the physical presence of neither mum or dad
their teachings and words are constantly in my thoughts; you are lucky to have had this guidance many people are not; many blessings and thanks
posted by
mariaki
on January 21, 2009 at 4:04 AM
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Re: merkie
I am lucky to still have my father put me in place when it needs to be done(but I'm too big, and old to spank) lol
posted by
muley12
on January 21, 2009 at 12:21 AM
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A wise Dad you had/have Mike. I think you are right if you dish it out learn to take the feedback!
posted by
merkie
on January 20, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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Your dad was a wise man Mike... and you are right, not everyone is that lucky... but I know people that not play well with others and their lives and thoat of those around them is always very disfunctional. Great post!
posted by
Sinome
on January 20, 2009 at 8:43 PM
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Yes - learning to take as well as dish out
is part of growing. Of course, the latter is the easiest of the two, so practiced more.
posted by
adnohr
on January 20, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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I had a great Dad too. I miss him always.
posted by
Kabu
on January 20, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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muley12
Sounds like you had a great dad with good lessons to live by
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 20, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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To grow up is to get along.
posted by
BC-A
on January 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM
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Re: Or Woman enough etc
I like the way you think, and I like your style.
posted by
muley12
on January 20, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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Or Woman enough etc
LOL I often think some people do need a dose of reality and by the same token I can take the bitter dish too. I may not agree with what you say, but by crikey I will defend to the end your right to say it, even if it hurts but by the same token, I will give you a sharp reply to get you to pull your head in a little and think about what you are saying.
I think that we all need to be able to express our views but we should not have to suffer fools and egotists or racists or sexism. we need to teach some the error of their ways at times. Doesn't mean that they will always like the lesson.
posted by
Norwood
on January 20, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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