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   1/16/08

   bsd13

   Drove in Boston traffic, navigated parts of Route 1 and 25 miles on 128/95. Don't laugh, I HATE traffic and the drivers around here scare the crap outta me.

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      1/16/08

      EscapeHatch

      I wouldn't laugh, few things in the world are as scary as driving among the masses of overly-caffeinated, sleep-deprived, stressed and ready to rage humans. Sorry, did I make it worse ?
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   1/16/08

   kdawg68

   I like to think there's a certain amount of bravery in each opinionated blog post I put up. I know that sounds cliche and a bit hokey, but if you've ever known any other horseplayers, they are the most mlitantly opinionated bunch there is. It takes a bit of courage to predict winners as much as a day in advance, post it for all to see, and then be open to the praise or criticism that returns as a result. It's a bit like trying to be a Nostradameus.
   
   Apart from that, I really connected with your story about your son. I named my son after the bravest human being I've ever been aware of, and did so specifically that he might acquire some of that bravery. Like you say, I think many folks that thump their chests about being brave have ersatz heroism, so real bravery is somethign I greatly admire .

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      1/16/08

      EscapeHatch

      I'm w/ you, real bravery is something I greatly admire too. And I got to see it in the small face of my 8 year old, life is amazing.
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   1/16/08

   clioandme

   Nothing in particular today. Often, though, simply daring to be optimistic and getting on with the business of life can amount to something that approximates courage.

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      1/16/08

      EscapeHatch

      That was a good one. Daring to be optimistic is huge.
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   1/17/08

   genopianist54

   sneak off my boss to blog then borrow his car to pick his laundry

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