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16. Wise words, beautifully expressed.

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 9, 2017, 08:15 PM

Apr 2017

Wisdom is costly and hard-won, but well worth it. And "coming home," whether literally or metaphorically, is something we humans all crave-- it appears as a theme repeatedly in our classical and popular culture, from Homer's "Odyssey" to Andy Weir's "The Martian."

Thank you for generously sharing your good thoughts.

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Coming Home [View all] Tobin S. Apr 2017 OP

Thank you for this lovely post, my dear Tobin... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2017 #1

Thanks, Peggy. Tobin S. Apr 2017 #3

"A good rule is to be kind to everyone you meet." trof Apr 2017 #2

Haha! I knew I heard that somewhere before. Tobin S. Apr 2017 #4

Thank you, Tobin. trof Apr 2017 #6

Congrats! Tobin S. Apr 2017 #9

May your journey continue; may you keep us informed. NBachers Apr 2017 #5

Thank you. I take breaks sometimes, but I'll be around. n/t Tobin S. Apr 2017 #7

Tell St. Peter you've SERVED your time in hell. lastlib Apr 2017 #8

Thanks! Cool tune. Tobin S. Apr 2017 #10

Beautiful sentiment here, Tobin. Thanks democrank Apr 2017 #11

You are who you are because of what you have been through n2doc Apr 2017 #12

Thank you, Tobin oldcynic Apr 2017 #13

though I am not retired KT2000 Apr 2017 #14

That's a part of it. Tobin S. Apr 2017 #15

You are right - KT2000 Apr 2017 #21

Wise words, beautifully expressed. VOX Apr 2017 #16

You're welcome and thank you. Tobin S. Apr 2017 #17

Thank you for this post that just made me feel good mountain grammy Apr 2017 #18

From one guy who also drives alot and looks like a Hobo, to another... JoeOtterbein Apr 2017 #19

Thank you for sharing the wisdom of your courage. Lyricalinklines Apr 2017 #20