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OldBaldy1701E

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12. I wish them (and you of course) well.
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 12:26 PM
Yesterday

I was a performer too.

I failed miserably. I hope he does better than I did.

It is the worst, most cutthroat business to be in.

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Fellow optimist. I agree completely and have faith in my grandchildren too. FadedMullet Yesterday #2
This last generation has my hopes up. These kids think about whats going on and their place in it. marble falls Yesterday #9
The little lady and I decided we don't want children. rubbersole Yesterday #3
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yeah - just as well get one last meal out of it .... (hope they're paying ?) - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Yesterday #5
! Kali 4 hrs ago #16
A couple of things: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #6
" But where will they find the place to use talents they have or will develop?" OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #7
One is computer savvy. I don't mean that he can program stuff. He build two gaming computers from scratch at the age 3Hotdogs Yesterday #8
I wish them (and you of course) well. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #12
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Oh no, don't fear the future for youth; believe in their resilience, imagination and power of re-invention lostnfound Yesterday #10
The week of Kent State as the week I returned from Vietnam PCB66 Yesterday #11
'I regret having children.' Intractable 19 hrs ago #13
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No kids here, husband passed away 2 years, in May ago, and I'm kinda lonely. Have nephews and nieces and a kennedy 17 hrs ago #14
I agree in that I don't have kids, but I disagree, in that I'm an optimist. JustKay 7 hrs ago #15
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