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I finished this yesterday and was going to wait until New Year’s Eve to post it but it got away from me at the last moment while I was scheduling it! Thanks for restacking, Stan!

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A great reminder that we can only get what we give. I needed this tough love today. Thank you. 🙏🏼

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Thanks for stopping by, Troy!

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A good old school chastising.

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I’m not a finger-waver, Wes!

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I'm sure you're not but I like the overall message of 'get up and get something going'. It is central to my life.

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I'm with you on that sentiment: What is doing all about if not doing!

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And the road to hell is paved with all the best intentions to do something but if there’s no action, what have we got but an academic exercise. I think that fear of failure is tantamount in preventing action.

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I am just learning all of this, give me some time and I will be sharing all of the beautiful writers words.

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So beautiful and oh so true. Thank you for this.

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Thank you, Nicole!

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Really nice, Paul. I like the rhythm of the stanzas. And the message as I read it.

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Thanks, Arjan-I appreciate the comment.

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Good one

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Wow, Paul, another stunner! You are so consistent in your craft.

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Thanks, Mike - You’re pretty consistent yourself!

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oh Paul. I'm still in vacation mode and am not ready for this. ;^)

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I don’t think it’s aimed at you, Ronald or do you prefer Ron?

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Depends on the circumstance. "Ronald" is me in formal attire, or academic me. Ron is me on the weekends wearing a hoody and having a beer with friends. Call me Ron and let's hope to have a beer someday.

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Such a beautifully said scolding. This bears being read aloud daily. And should.

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I don't mean to scold, Patris, but I do believe that life does take a bit of work.

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I think judicious scolding isn’t a bad thing altogether, myself.

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I’m so glad I found this today. So good, Paul!

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