Both the movie and the book are cultural touchstones, so in that sense...yes, musts. Birth control is heavily supported? I know that for a while the government mandated birth control be covered as other

I think the issue of migration to cities is serious, but I think more telling is the issue developed countries are having with immigration. I think that is a symptom of overpopulation in the same sense

I grew up in school doing an exercise called "Duck and Cover". This was intended to protect students from nuclear attack. We were supposed to duck under our desks and cover our heads in case

Hello @goldgrifin00 I don't have a fortune :)) My modest possessions will certainly be passed on to my children and granddaughter. When we reach a certain age, most of us think about our kids and not our

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I love Timothy Spall! It sounds like the kind of movie I would love to go to sleep by. Trains have always been associated with memories for me. When I was a child we would take the train Christmas and

I know you're not looking for a critique of your writing, but this is a perfect essay :) You take something simple--the scent of your father's shaving cream--and you created an experience around it. We

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What a great story. It was her recalcitrant nature that won out. The funny thing is, that sounds like me :)) Epiphany would not be denied by family, friends, or reason. Beautifully told, @justclickindiva

Wonderful memory of your father! There is a book in that, I think, or at least several poems :) That is not only showing you love, but also showing you commitment.

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What a lovely essay, and one that's sure to capture an audience. We all wonder, "Am I a morning person?" There's an unexplainable kind of magic in the world as it's waking. I feel that two, but

the more I can build my savings, but with that mindset you could be working yourself to the point you can't even enjoy it anymore. Nobody knows how much time they have, and when you are a couple, that's

Powerful piece. Brings to mind someone I love who hasn't been able to put aside an anger that stretches back to childhood. She puts up the walls. She judges and resents. And yet, she is a victim, because

Well, I'm here. I'm accused by my family of being unrealistic, of having my head in the clouds. Well, why not? I can't fix Hive. All I can do is my thing. There are people here I relate to. At .03, .02

I'm a little heartbroken. On the other hand, I'm also grateful for the experience. Yes Who is left here with me? I'm here. Thanks for all the wise words, all the time.

Hi @coinjoe 🌺 Definitely prepared for the big dirt nap on my end. Me too. What's the alternative? Be unprepared?😀 she might have, and probably did go with her heart and took out a policy anyway. I think

Thank you very much, @wesphilbin!

Thank you @wesphilbin and @innerblocks 🌺

Thank you very much @jotakrevs and @curangel. Thank you for appreciating my simple post.🌺