wondered about this, GH. I was raised with Mr. Rogers. Who promoted kindness in a time of my childhood where it was NOT kind or peaceful or safe. Think that helped me become myself..
Favorite quote: “Years ago my mother used to say to me, she’d say, “In this world, Elwood, you must be” – she always called me Elwood – “In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.” Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.”
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Always the right choice
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Always is Tony, always is! But sadly not all will select this choice which seems to erode the “humaness”of a period gone by, I feel.
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wondered about this, GH. I was raised with Mr. Rogers. Who promoted kindness in a time of my childhood where it was NOT kind or peaceful or safe. Think that helped me become myself..
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Aww that is not a nice time to be in. I am glad you turned out ok.
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Favorite quote: “Years ago my mother used to say to me, she’d say, “In this world, Elwood, you must be” – she always called me Elwood – “In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.” Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.”
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