Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

The last line was probably one of the truest things ever said. These were great and give fun but wise reminders to live life to the fullest. There isn't ever a do over. Another good post, Karen. Gretchen

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

I may have enough to double my orignal plan. Thanks for the read. Karen

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Again, thank you for sharing. I am really enjoying reading this.

Silliness is important in life :-) (The reason I enjoyed teaching first grade for so many years. Silly works in first grade. Nobody judges.)

If you can, get and use a Roku. (We just use and old-fashioned antenna and get everything we want.

A smile is the most attractive thing you can wear. (Bob Marley says the most beautiful curve on a women's body is her smile.)

Getting old ain't for sissies. (AMEN!!!)

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

Thanks for the read. Appreciate the kind words.
Karen

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

Another round of important things to keep in mind as the world is zipping past us a mile a minute. I especially connect to the reality that the things better left unsaid always seem to be said with the wisdom coming later.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

I am guilty sometimes of engaging in conversation
before my brain is fully in gear. Thanks for the read and nice comments. Karen

Comment from scongrove

Excellent

Another great post, my friend :) Love the photo! It goes well with your wise advice. I can testify that getting old is indeed not for sissies. I'm getting into my middle 50's and I'm starting to feel the effects. It makes me wish I could go back a few years. It also makes you want to live life to the fullest.

Thanks for sharing!
Sincerely,
Shana :)

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

If you have any quotes or nuggets of wisdom, pass them my way. Thanks for the read. My wifi has been in and out since Saturday. By my count I owe you six reviews (I have a list), and I wuill get to them believe me. But with pushing "Murphy's law by reviewing things that earn big points, reading all my mail, writing to prompts, and writing"The Rules" I can't keep up right now.The wifi fixer is coming back out tomorrow, so maybe by this weekend I can get caught up. Karen

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Another excellent list from your seemingly endless supply! You've got a winner here. My favourites: "A smile is the most attractive thing you can wear" and "If you don't let the past die, it won't let you live." All superb though. Debbie

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

In my life I have collected them from everywhere.
One of my favorites-"If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Send me any of have lying around. thanks for the read, and kind words. Karen

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

I do enjoy your rules for life. There are so many more I would like to add. So far, I have only read rules 1-12 and this set. Smiles are so easy to give yet so seldom seen. Yes, no one owes me anything. I'm pleased to say I made my own way in this world.

An uplifting read. Thank you,Karen. Jacqueline

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

In my opinion, people began thinking that the world owes them when schools started awarding everyone medals for merely participating. What an awful thing to do to our children. Karen

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

The last one is absolutely true. Another might be: No one owes you anything because of who your parents are. It is also so very true that we say the wrong things before we think.

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

Yes, like the old saying,"open mouth, insert foot."Thanks for the read and nice words. My wifi has been in and out for almost a week. I owe you 5 reviews. I keep a list. Karen

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Well, I'm glad to see this post has one of the little chartreuse plus signs, I'm just sorry I couldn't be the one to give to you. Because I would certainly like to . Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023

Thank you honey bunch. I am still collecting if you have any pearls of wisdom. Karen

Comment from Daylily

Exceptional

What a terrific collection of knowledge for you to have gathered throughout life and now have passed on to others. I read your bio and am sorry for what you are experiencing physically. Obviously, in the mental arena, you are a shining example to us all (and a super writer, as well).
Smiles and hugs, Lily

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023

Six stars!!!! Thank you so much, what a nice person you are. It started off as just one list, then everyone wanted more so now my goal is 144 rules. twelve groups of twelve, I could end up with more you never know! I tell everyone to send me quotes, family sayings, anything that passes knowledge. Thanks so much, Karen

reply by Daylily on 12-Oct-2023

You are truly welcome.
Smiles,
Lily

reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

For you :-)

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Well done. Keep 'em coming.
"You didn't hang stars, so don't act as if you own them."
"Be sure you know what (and who) before playing practical jokes. Some don't work, and some despise them.
Best wishes.

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023

Thanks for the help as always. Karen