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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381808) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Dec

I wrote about my sister-in-law who is always late. There was one time when it was really important that she be on time and that was to board a catamaran for the reception for a niece’s wedding. The bride’s mother came up with a...

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They told me to quit recycling (What?)

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 25 Aug

Today is my second day of staying up late because of my torn clothes. I went out to the kitchen and dining room to greet them good morning. My aunts told me to stop recycling and that no one was inspected. I don't know how I'll...

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Becoming a Flake

kay lar @jaylar (3667) • Kingston, Jamaica 26 Aug 24

People who can't be relied on are called a 'Flake'. They may be fun, everyone likes them, but they can't be given even the slightest responsibility because a Flake is.. Flakey. No one asks a Flake to organise anything.. When...

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We are seriously up Sh*t Creek

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 15 Jul 24

We as in Humanity I mean. If you believe in God, and you believe that He created Heaven and Earth and everything in them, and gave them into our charge, we have a heck of a lot to answer for. At the weekend we were staying with...

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In Defense of A Friend (and Some Other Notes)

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3447) • United States 7 Apr 24

Recently, an online friend of mine was berated simply for some of his artistic characters having guns. They were just holding them, not even shooting anything. Anyway, I felt the need to defend him. I grew up with cartoon...

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Do you think billionaires should give some of their riches away?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 18 Jan 24

I am sure that most tycoons in business gained more profit during the pandemic. As the saying goes, "Rich becomes richer."In a business context, businesses should take social responsibility. It means that they need to share their...

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Giving Alms to Beggars

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 16 Aug 23

I always remembered my granny, who tends to keep some loose change in her cute purse.Whenever we go to visit a church every Sunday, she gives some to beggars on the streets.Since I was raised seeing this, I also do the same thing...

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National Press Day is celebrated In India Today!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 16 Nov 22

Hi guys, Hope all of you are doing good. I am doing well too. As the quote goes "Pen is mightier then sword". The power of press is very significant in today's society. Press is the voice of...

important role in society

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When Will Adults Grow Up?

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 27 Sep 22

Is it just me or has anyone noticed how immature so many adults are? I am in my 50s; I know so many who are the same age as I. Whether it be 20s, 30s. 50s, and so on; there just seems to be a plethora of adults who are completely...

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Parable: Time should not be pushed against, or it will push back against you

emptychair @innertalks (23734) • Australia 17 Sep 22

An old man was riding on a train, looking idly out the window, when he saw outside, a man riding a bike, holding up a sign towards the train. It said: [b]"This train once killed my mother, when she was on this train, ten...

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Passing on the weight

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381808) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Jun 22

I meant to post this before the last one but never mind. It shouldn't make much difference. When we visited Western Australia’s naval base recently, we spent some time in the museum. Shown in the photo is one of the items there...

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1st Amendment Soap Box

Meggan Moore @Meggan (375) • United States 6 Apr 22

So I am very opinionated and so I have several soap boxes. 1st Amendment is in my top 2!! The right to Freedom of speech is extremely important! There is a reason it is 1st and a reason why you need to protect it at all cost!...

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Should Parents Pay ?

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 2 Mar 22

Should parents be dragged before the courts when their juvenile children commit serious crimes? I have heard that debate in many quarters over the years, especially when a particularly serious crime committed by a child is...

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PARENTS: HERE ARE SOME SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

Gabby Bugwadia @Gabugs (1895) • United States 16 Dec 21

Let us consider some special gifts; gifts that cannot be bought or sold or traded; gifts tenderly packaged to leave a lasting impact on our children's lives. Here is a list [ in no particular order] of the best gifts you can...

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My 20 year old siste is pregnant

sarameastrong @sarameastrong (826) • Surrey, British Columbia 28 Nov 21

I’m very disappointed that all of a sudden I found out she is 4 months pregnant and I’ve been told that she doesn’t have any boyfriend yet . We are not in the same country so these things Doesn’t surprise me at all . However , My...

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What Do You Want From Life?

Shiva @Shiva49 (28366) • Singapore 24 Jun 21

At times we hit roadblocks in our lives. We feel lost often and wonder what life is about. Then again, we have only this life that we know about. We have to take responsibility for our actions and live with them. Some...

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Good Moms

Susan @HazySue (39265) • Gouverneur, New York 1 Jun 21

There was a time when I thought I needed to be the perfect mother. I wore myself out working and being what I thought was a good mom. Despite my work hours and not always being at their dance lessons, cheerleading and sports...

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What Makes Me Happy?

Ghost Writer @Writingghost (5196) • United States 22 May 21

Today, just a few minutes ago someone called on the phone and asked the question. I said, well I will have to think on that for a while. I believe that happiness is a choice and I guess perhaps I have not been choosing well. Maybe...

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This is the Rule

DragonflytotheMoon @GypsyButterfly (295) • Ukiah, California 16 Apr 21

If there was one guideline that I could create, that people had to live by, well, that would be easy. It's already in the Bible. The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I always try my best to treat...

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I love my dog but i wish i hadn't!!

Bella @BellaEdward (215) • India 3 Jan 21

Its with heavy heart I am opening myself. Even admitting to myself I shouldn't ever had a dog in first place. He is a gift to ourselves on our wedding and that's where everything went wrong. We could never travel for more than 3...

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