Observations July 12, 2014 - Hobbyhorse
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SportsFan68
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Observations July 12, 2014 - Hobbyhorse
I know it makes me look like a grinch, but I will not countenance the giving of pricey Christmas toys such as $200 hobbyhorses which will soon be outgrown and instead will give books to toddlers, even if they are a bit beyond their years.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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Re: Observations July 12, 2014 - Hobbyhorse
SportsFan68 wrote:I know it makes me look like a grinch, but I will not countenance the giving of pricey Christmas toys such as $200 hobbyhorses which will soon be outgrown and instead will give books to toddlers, even if they are a bit beyond their years.
Hobbyhorses! Bah! I spit in their general direction!
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SportsFan68
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Re: Observations July 12, 2014 - Hobbyhorse
And totally rightfully so!
That was about 90% of the Board usages, but none really fit an observation.
That was about 90% of the Board usages, but none really fit an observation.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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tlynn78
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Re: Observations July 12, 2014 - Hobbyhorse
SportsFan68 wrote:And totally rightfully so!
That was about 90% of the Board usages, but none really fit an observation.
lol!
When reality requires approval, control replaces truth.
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire