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Ferryboat

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30. Right behind you, one of the advantages of getting to be old is the perspective you gain

Reply to slightlv (Reply #18)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 02:28 PM

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Reflection of past events lead to greater understanding of todays.

You can see the backward regression in this country in so many areas.

One morbid thought recently is those of our generation may have the luxury of dying of old age. Not optimistic for the future of those following, the environmental bills are coming due.

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