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David H. Coon III's avatar

Robert Hale’s story is inspiring and extraordinary Bill, thank you for sharing.

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dj l's avatar
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yep, I remember reading about Hale's commencement address - thanks for the reminder. Very good!!

and I'm an absolute animal lover, however to me it's sad about how many, not just those in the story, are going childless & thinking of the dogs as part of the family. Children ♥️

I’m going to edit this to say that yes pets are part of the family. When I married my first husband, I had a dog and his family believed dogs belong outside. Their poor dogs were chained up to a dog house never allowed in the house. And anyone who is a dog lover knows dogs are pack animals and they love being a part of the family. So this edit is to add yes dogs are part of the family.

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Melissa's avatar

My thought was how would he know if the graduates actually gave half the money to charity? Having been a poor student graduating, I am not sure I would have let $500 go. Maybe make my own charity.

And Donald Trump saying Putin is crazy is a little like the pot calling the kettle black to me. Guess it takes crazy to know crazy.

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dj l's avatar

Haha - when I heard what Trump call Putin I said ‘ha, one crazy calling another crazy’

Then did Putin say anyone who supports Ukraine is our enemy

I say OK & mumble someone assassinate that crazy guy meaning P not T - hmmm, we’re anonymous here, right 😏

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