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edee franklin's avatar

I am not 100% sure why I have chosen to 'not participate' in your musings on living life alive! I know I am acting human. I have many thoughts on your thoughts. I do so enjoy and relish in your wisdom, ease in sharing and have much to ponder when I have completed my engagement with you, and those who have commented and shared. Thank you, Professor Dubin, for re-igniting the troops.

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Loren Toolajian's avatar

To echo the others who've responded, glad you're on the mend, Professor! Thanks for another delicious post, featuring the ...OWs. To them, I propose we add BLOW, as in playing the trumpet, or frankly, playing life's changes!; and SOW, as in the seeds we cultivate and share with one another. You have been and continue to be a devoted gardener, pollinating our hearts and minds with notions, aspirations, imaginations, and—let's call it what it is—love. I am—and speaking for all of us, WE are—forever grateful. Whatever the adjustments, whatever the changes, let's do it! I'm IN, now and always.❤️🙏

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Philip's avatar

Who am I? Why am I here? My most satisfying accomplishment in this lifetime was taking care of my late dog, Sam. She lived to be 16 years old and I took her with me whenever I moved across the country (four times over). I had to put her down in April. If I'm going through the motions and someone asks how are you doing since that? I think we all tend to say something along the lines of "hanging in..."... There's lots of interactions on this level where we're triggered to give that sort of canned response whenever possible. This is the interpretation I have regarding how one "acts" day to day, week to week. Nevertheless, to dove tail this thought, never underestimate what you deem of value the most, even if you sense to others it may not be viewed as legitimate.

Glad your'e on the up and up RD!!! Cheers!

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Bret Primack's avatar

You can't keep a good man down! Glad you reframed everything. It all makes sense, now.

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H. R. S.'s avatar

I would like to see that Doctor's note you gave, but given you've given me permission to Act Human on a white Sandy beach, I will begin to choose one..

Had I not have been on one sandy beach years ago, I wouldn't be answering this now.. Having met you on a beautiful Sandy beach in Cabarete.. Walking and weaving our way down the street, and alley ways.. I truly hope that more participate, as there is so much wisdom to share through conversation and communication! Glad you're feeling better.. Much love, ❤️H. R. S.

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