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Oct 11Liked by René Volpi

Ahhh, Superb! Wish I could make you “lol”… but it ain’t happening! 😉

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😂 .. yeah, right!

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A great way to get the message out there! I liked the way you made it like a kid’s story but with a very adult message. 💟

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Thank you! Sometimes that's the best approach.

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Oct 11Liked by René Volpi

Thank you. You are wise.

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You are too kind. Thank you!

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Oct 11Liked by René Volpi

Hehehe

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I was just thinking the other day that I don't laugh as much as I used to. While Arya can make me laugh, as do the squirrels and birds that I feed, I feel I take life too seriously. I need to laugh more. From deep inside. Thanks for the reminder. Now maybe I should watch some Charlie Chaplin or Jerry Lewis.

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100% agree! It seems to me that the older I get, the less seriously I take life. Back in my 30's and 40's everything seemed so important : the job stuff, the childrearing stuff, the staying fit stuff, the sense of civic responsibility- ALL of it. And, yes, a lot of that is true. I took my work and my family responsibilities seriously, as well I should have. Now I have more perspective (and maybe more time). I am lighter even as I am older. I wish I could have had this outlook back then but I think I had to live the years to get to this place. Thanks for your timely reminder.

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Indeed! There's a place and a time for everything. The big problem arrives when our souls are in discontent. Thanks for commenting!

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Oct 12Liked by René Volpi

Great story Rene and so true. Thank you.

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Thanks, Lola. Much appreciated.

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Oct 15Liked by René Volpi

Just thanks for changing my perspective!!!

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Oct 16Liked by René Volpi

As a child, I thought that to be smart was to be serious. My mom told me to lighten up! Laughter is a free gift to myself and to be shared with others. Your article enlightened us on the importance of that wonderful creation - laughter! Keep up the good work! B

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I'll sure try, Brenda. Thank you for a lovely comment.

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Needed this reminder today. Thanks. 🐤 🥖 🧛☃️🥶

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