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What's the One Thing You want to Tell the World?

Posted by richrf • 6/01/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic

Mine is ....

"Don't worry, you'll get another chance".

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6/01/08

Norski

How about, "there's hope."

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  The myth of Pandora's Box.
6/01/08

DrowseyMonkey

Mine would be "listen".

But how can the world get another chance?

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I think it gets lots of chances. So do we. Over and over and over again. That's why I like "Ground Hogs Day" so much. Great movie.
2. 6/01/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  Ah.
  
  I disagree tho. You only get one chance at a particular situation. That was a good movie, but he kept growing and learning ... while the rest of the world stayed static. That's not the way it is ... so there's only one chance.
3. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  That's the really strange thing about it. Things change, but you keep getting another chance. Ground Hogs Day sort of represented that notion.
6/01/08

G8rbryan

Never take anything for granted.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I'll remember not to.
6/01/08

globalgirl

Love is a verb.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Love is never saying you are sorry.
2. 6/01/08
  
  globalgirl
  
  Whoa, now you're aging yourself!
3. 6/01/08
  
  pamelabaker
  
  Love is being big enough to say you are sorry
4. 6/01/08
  
  globalgirl
  
  I prefer asking forgiveness when I have hurt another and visa versa.
  
  How many of us have heard or said "I'm sorry" in a sarcastic, drawn out fashion? I have. Can't you just hear it?
6/01/08

thewriterspulse

I would have to say, "I'm planning on a having a peanut butter sandwich tonight." Then I'd ask, "Do you want one?"

You know, just to be polite.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I think politeness is a great virture.
  
  Thank you for asking.
  
  Rich
6/01/08

carlgalloway

Eeryone thinks I'm a nice person, STOP thinking that, I'M NOT A NICE PERSON!

[reply]
1. 6/01/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  you've convinced me.
2. 6/01/08
  
  carlgalloway
  
  Oh good, finally!
3. 6/01/08
  
  globalgirl
  
  Can we still think you are cuddly?
  
  *Squeeze*
4. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I still think you are a VERY nice person.
  
  Rich
5. 6/01/08
  
  ThriftShopRomantic
  
  Maybe the cuddly teddy bear avatar is giving the wrong impression then.
6. 6/01/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Not everyone one thinks you are a nice person carl galloway.
  I always knew you were a jerk. hahaha
7. 6/02/08
  
  carlgalloway
  
  The cuddly teddy bear is just a ploy to get the babes to friend me, haha, sadly it didn't work. The incredible help I sometimes give other people is just coz I'm bored and it gives me a chance to show off. As for being a jerk, why jeunelle, thats so sweet of you to agree with me. Is that a mind-bender for you, given that you never ever seem to agree with me?
6/01/08

G8rbryan

Kiss my A$$.

That would be #1 for me.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  LGramlich
  
  Mine would be similar. Something like, "Stop being so damned stupid," or "Read a freaking book!"
2. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Can I pass?
6/01/08

SolReka

We only have 4 years left on this planet.

Great changes are ahead ref 2012.

Peace light and love

PS Today, I taught my 8 year old nephew how to build a fire. Get him prepped ready for the new Mad Max era, where it will be dog eat dog

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Thanks for the warning. Gives me some chance to get my grub in order.
  
  Rich
2. 6/01/08
  
  LGramlich
  
  That's hysterical.
3. 6/01/08
  
  ThriftShopRomantic
  
  Woo-hoo! Looks like I'm off the hook for a good chunk of that 30 year mortgage!
6/01/08

globalgirl

So, in light of this *news*, what else can you tell us?

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6/01/08

ThriftShopRomantic

"Be excellent to each other."

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  In any particular manner?
2. 6/01/08
  
  ThriftShopRomantic
  
  It was a bit of a joke-- it's from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." It was their supposedly profound motto for interplanetary peace.
  
  (I'll go take my obscure movie references and retreat to somewhere quiet now... )
3. 6/01/08
  
  carlgalloway
  
  I remeember Bill and Ted, wow, thanks for the memory
4. 6/01/08
  
  ThriftShopRomantic
  
  Thanks, Carl. See, there you go, making us like you again...
5. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Very kewl.
6/01/08

ekim941

Mine would be the exact opposite of yours.

"You don't get a second chance so don't screw this up."
Quit pointing fingers and start taking some responsibility for your actions. You won't learn from anything that you don't acknowledge doing.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Ah... but maybe a little too stressful for my karma.
6/01/08

Jeunelle

Great discussion. Here is what I want to tell the world.
"Open your eye".

The second one would be "Remember to fart".
It's just not healthy to hold it in.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I just let go a big one. I am in Borders.
6/01/08

SolReka

Love like you've never loved before,

Don't be reckless with other peoples hearts, and don't put up with people who are reckless with yours,

Do one thing every day that scares you,

Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults (if you succeed in doing this, tell me how),

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don't know what to do with their lives,

Don't congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance...

Don't read dirty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly,

Respect your elders,

Don't expect anyone else to support you,

Be careful of who's advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply,

And above all love all that is. Only love conquers all.

Peace light and love
SolReka

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  OK. I'll take your advice on everything except the dirty magazine thing. Listen, I have needs.
6/01/08

pamelabaker

When my son was killed a few years back, I learned to never take people or time for granted. My last words to him were I love you, and I am so very grateful.
Since that time, when I am starting into a disagreement, I stop and consider whether the words that justify me are worth the way I would feel if they were to be my last.
I learned that if I live like I am planning for tomorrow and love as if it may be my last chance, my life is richer.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you. Thank you for sharing.
  
  Rich
6/01/08

Theresa111

I love you all

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Love you right back.
2. 6/02/08
  
  rainforestrobin
  
  THERESA111
  
  That is SOOOOOOOOO you and I love it!
  Thank you!
6/01/08

lordiwanttobewhole

I would like to say we all have a gift to give to the world, stop thinking you are worthless and of no value!

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Gotta agree. Probably many gifts.
2. 6/02/08
  
  rainforestrobin
  
  Ditto
6/01/08

SolReka

Peace and love to you too.

I am seriously filling up here, I have so much love for the spirit of mankind. Why is the world such a bad place?, when there is so much unconditional love floating around the aether.

@pamela - my heart goes out to you. I gain strength knowing that there are beautiful people like you in this world.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  pamelabaker
  
  I am thankful for you as well You just made my day!
2. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I don't thing it is bad. It is just we are all experimenting with all kinds of things. Unfortunately, pain comes with learning. Or rather, pain forces us to learn and change.
6/01/08

Daudleikr

"Less hate; more love"

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Have a great day!
6/01/08

zawadi

I want to tell the world, and each and every person and baby I love them.
and paint a peace sign on the foreheads of meanies

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  It's nice to have quiet now and then.
6/01/08

acousticguitarist

God is everywhere in all things

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Even Jeunelle?:)
6/01/08

Jeunelle

I also want to tell the world that just because George Bush is an idiot,
doesn't mean you have to be one too.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I'll try stop being an idiot - but you are asking a lot.
2. 6/01/08
  
  SolReka
  
  Hear hear, well said
  
  Besides bush is an alien or under control of such beings.
  
  It all makes sense - the way of the world that is, if we acknowledge we are not alone.
  
  I'll be posting an article soon regarding how NASA airbrush/edit photos of the moon - makes you think what the F is really going on up there.
  
  'All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being 'self-evident.
3. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I still insist I am not an idiot. What stage are we in? Ridicule or violence?
4. 6/01/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  richrf bwaaaaahhhhh
5. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Even idiots have something to offer the world.
6/01/08

SolReka

@ acousticguitar - God or godforce?

I do not believe in the concept of God, but I do believe in the spirituality of man.

@Pamela - the pleasure was all mine

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6/01/08

lordiwanttobewhole

Give peace a chance

Love is all we need.

I'm stealing from Mr. Lennon.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  John was right. I think we all give peace a chance - until we get bored. I think he finally got bored of Paul.
2. 6/01/08
  
  Anniepooh
  
  'Everybody's talking about Revolution, Evolution, Masturbation, Flagellation, Regulations, Integrations, Meditation, United Nations. Congratulations! '
3. 6/02/08
  
  lordiwanttobewhole
  
  have you heard about the conspiracy that Paul McCartney died years ago, and this one is a fake?
6/01/08

DrBurst

Ivy league schools are not the best schools in the world for every student, nor does getting into a school mean that school is meant for you.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  You got that right.
2. 6/01/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Yeah I like John and Paul is a weirdo.
  A man with all that money marryng a one legged woman is a freaking weirdo.
  She always seemed like a pirate to me looking for Gold. GOLD DIGGER.
  "Arrrrrhhh shiver me timbers matey"
3. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  That lil golddigger did alright - even though she fell a couple of trillion dollars short of her goal.
6/01/08

Anniepooh

I said this to a friend and she promptly put it on every web space and signature line she has, "Sugarcoating is for cereal, not for life."

I'm more of the "Don't worry, be happy" and "Don't worry 'bout a thing, 'cause every little thing is gonna be alright" - type.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Yummy
6/01/08

Jeunelle

I also want to tell the world that just because Joan Rivers did that to herself, (her many facelifts),
you don't have to follow that path.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I think Barbie was originally modeled after her. They do look alike.
6/01/08

offendedblogger

Mine is, please don't come all the way to see Yellowstone in person! Stay home and watch it on the Discovery Channel!

Tourists are so annoying.

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I hate travel, and I never travel. And I wouldn't go to Yellowstone - except, I would like to say hello to you. What are tickets costing nowadays?
2. 6/01/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Tickets to say hello to me?
  
  $50 per person.
3. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I'll be there tomorrow.
4. 6/01/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Cool! My truck needs washed, I'll save it for ya.
5. 6/01/08
  
  Donlewis
  
  50 dollars?? Outrageous!
  
  You're pricing yourself like a Bee Gees tribute band. Let me set up an on-line ticket site and we can get you $100 for just the cheap seats.
6. 6/01/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Are you asking to be my pimp?!
  
  Only if I get 80%.
6/01/08

Jeunelle

I also want to tell the world "de plane, de plane"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFK1rvL2NoQ&NR=1

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I didn't know you were French.
6/01/08

kataztrophy

Hey World, I lost my lucky nickel, about five years ago. It would be awesome if it were returned to me promptly. Not accusing you of stealing it, but you know... If I don't have it...

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  I think I found it ... where should I mail it.
6/01/08

JDh888

mine is take a chill pill

and laugh

fer christ's sake

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  Done.
6/01/08

kat822

Tolerance

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  And acceptance.
6/01/08

voodooKobra

"Fuck you all, I'm moving into a cave with internet access!" is what I want to tell the world, but I would probably go with, "Here's a solution to the global energy crisis: (Detailed plan). Now that I've contributed to humanity, give me money so I can live in a cave (with science equipment) and ignore humanity for the rest of my life."

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1. 6/01/08
  
  richrf
  
  We'll miss you.
2. 6/04/08
  
  voodooKobra
  
  Not likewise.
6/01/08

thebodnerone

Don't take life too seriously.

Also,
"Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  I'll try not to.
6/01/08

clioandme

Some days "Get stuffed!" comes to mind, but only on bad days. But seriously, the whole world? That's a tall order.

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  Telling the whole world to get stuffed, is brave. I hope they don't come on after you.
6/01/08

Jeunelle

To be is to do..... Socrates
To do is to be..... Plato
Do be do be do... Sinatra

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1. 6/01/08
  
  Norski
  
  One of the more sensible statements in this discussion.
2. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  At last, something the whole world needed to hear.
6/01/08

gmoney

I would like to tell the world that I am hear to love, serve and help.

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  How much do you charge/hour?
6/01/08

Arcticulates

I would like to tell the world, that there are consequences to every action. And for every action there is reaction…oh…wait isn’t that the same thing…

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  What is going to happen to me because of this discussion? I hope nothing terrible.
6/01/08

ettarose

Don't live in a desert where nothing grows.
Don't have ten children if you can't feed yourself.
Just because you believe in killing for religion doesn't mean it is right.

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  I always wondered why they built Phoenix in a middle of a desert? Don't you need water to live?
6/01/08

nardeeisms

"Make your own kind of music...even if nobody else sings along"...Cass Elliott (adopted by "The Quiet Rebel Nards") - Nards

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  I always say, sing from the heart.
2. 6/02/08
  
  rainforestrobin
  
  AMEN!! Good advice Nards! You are the best!
6/02/08

lovecrunchies

I would stand at the highest point and shout:

YOU ARE IMPORTANT

I just want some people to realize their self worth, because everyone is important and we're all deserving of all the good grace that's been given to us.

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  You are including me??? OK!!
6/02/08

mmjvy

Please visit my blog. jccleofe.blogspot.com and learnforeignlanguage-rmj.blogspot.com

thanks for the chance...

seriously...TRUST GOD!

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6/02/08

richrf

Well, if the whole world is listening, your server is going to go down today.

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6/02/08

rainforestrobin

Let go of any garbage you're hanging onto and really LIVE and LOVE.

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  I do a spring cleaning - and I mean a thorough cleansing - every year. If I haven't looked at something in 3 years, it is gone. Lately, I hardly buy anything anymore, and I don't waste. As far as the garbage in my head .... well, that needs a cleansing now and then also.
2. 6/02/08
  
  rainforestrobin
  
  Yeah, as I read that I was thinking..."yeah, any kind of garbage: in the thoughts, the actions, the house, anywhere...get rid of it and clean out and start fresh and free. It's good.
6/02/08

mikeny07

Don't be so annoying.

things-that-annoy-us.blogspot.com

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6/02/08

richrf

I try not to be. But sometimes, I don't realize it. Thanks for telling me.

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6/02/08

TheBigRuski

It is this Good News that saves you... that Christ died for our sins just as the scriptures said He would, and that He was buried, and three days afterwards He arose from the grave. - 1 Corinthians 15:2-4 (LB)

Or in my own words...He is real in my life and He can be real in yours!

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  Kewl.
6/02/08

Anniepooh

I wanted to share this little bit of wisdom my dad passed on to me after he was gone - this is the link to the post for an explanation of that:

therestofme.blogspot.com/2006/06/fathers-day.html

Anyhoo--here's a small part of what he had to say:

"You will never look into the eyes of another human being who is unimportant to God. It doesn’t matter how rich or poor, how beautiful or ugly, how fat or thin, how good or bad they smell, how well or poorly educated they are, what color or nationality - they ALL matter.

Listen to other people, even if their viewpoints are not identical to yours. "

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1. 6/02/08
  
  lordiwanttobewhole
  
  beautiful wise words Anniepooh..............
  
  I would love to tell the world to have more empathy
2. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  Some people have empathy, and others are here to learn more about it. It's one of those lessons in the human experience. So is learning to listen. Some other better than others. I'm so-so.
3. 6/03/08
  
  TheBigRuski
  
  Most excellent!
6/02/08

JanelleV

REALLY -- that which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger : ]

i used to get so irritated when people said this, but after some rough experiences -- i saw how true this is!

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1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  Was Nietzsche talking about Cheney?
6/02/08

rearvumirr

The day will come when water is more valuable than oil or gold

[reply]
1. 6/02/08
  
  richrf
  
  Finally, some good investment advice. I went to Whole Foods and cashed in all of my gold for some bottled water. I hope it works out for me.
2. 6/03/08
  
  rearvumirr
  
  Umm...it may not be in your lifetime friend LOL
6/02/08

Christinewjc

Jesus Christ is Lord and the Bible reveals that there is such a thing as absolute truth. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Jesus.

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1. 6/03/08
  
  TheBigRuski
  
  yipeeee! (yes indeed!)
6/02/08

affirming

You are the master of your own destiny. This is a gift from God. Know the saying God helps those who help themselves? You define who you are, thanks be to God. Live your life devoted to the glory of the living God that is all, in all, and through all.

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6/03/08

jjloch

God Lives...Miracles Happen.

Hugs, JJ

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1. 6/03/08
  
  TheBigRuski
  
  uh huh!! (yes siree, Bob!)
6/03/08

zeehan

^^ i Agree With U friend!!

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1. 6/03/08
  
  TheBigRuski
  
  ditto! (do people still say that?)
6/03/08

nunyaa

To my closest friend, I dropped a tear in the ocean and the day they find it, is the day I forget you.

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Hmmmm ... thank you.
6/03/08

ChicaX

I'd tell the world to share. There are so many people with so much, and so many people with so little. Shouldn't be that way IMO.

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  I'll try to remember that.
6/03/08

buyersweb

"Live in the moment as life is short..." I like that verse nunyaa...

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6/03/08

richrf

I guess it is.

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6/03/08

7masterheathen

I just farted

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Shew! You didn't have to tell us. I smelled it all the way to Chicago. Next time, some warning would be nice.
2. 6/03/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  7masterheathen... like I said..."let it out"..
  Set yourself free. AMEN
6/03/08

Lindsaylooh

dont worry about the things you can't change

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  OK. Will do.
6/03/08

letsbitch

Today it would be Don't wear JORTS!

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Don't worry. When I saw you coming, I put on some nice, tight Speedos.
2. 6/03/08
  
  letsbitch
  
  better watch out with those speedos, you might make tomorrow's bitch post
6/03/08

shagnast2100

keep on truckin'...(environmentally friendly of course)

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Grateful Dead
6/03/08

Closeoutindustry

I am not fond of fruit loops. Never have been...

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Have you spoken to a doctor about this?
6/03/08

lordiwanttobewhole

"Your negative attitude will push people away"

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  "You gotta accentuate the positive."
6/03/08

CheapGourmet

I think I would like to tell the world, "Don't be so quick to pass judgment. One never knows what another person is going through."

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1. 6/03/08
  
  richrf
  
  Yep. It's easy to judge. More difficult to understand.
6/04/08

GFG

Mine is

"Michael is innocent"

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6/04/08

sanjidas

Don't take more than you give.

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1. 6/04/08
  
  richrf
  
  I try not to.