“I can’t go back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” (Lewis Carroll) I remember well how GOP Sen. Everett Dirksen was criticized for changing his vote on an issue. The only people who don’t change their mind are in a cemetery or a mental institution, was his reply. The people we meet and the times we experience have a way of changing us. While I love my yesterdays, I wouldn’t want to be stuck in the past. Vive la difference! ;-) Jack
FROM SF: So true! I was so shy in my ‘yesterdays’ and could hardly find my voice. Thankfully, that has changed and I really am a different person! (Same in the inside though!)====JACK: "By the grace of God" the direction of my life changed. I can't pinpoint a time or situation. I just know that it happened, and I am grateful.
FROM RJP IN NAPLES: Wow, didn't know you spoke French!!!!!====JACK: Whee!
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: his granddaughter, sen howard baker’s daughter, is a college friend... ====JACK: I'm impressed. I do seem to remember a Dirksen/Baker connection. I didn't always agree with Dirksen's politics, but in this instance, I supported him wholeheartedly. As I recall, bi-partisanship made for better government for all the people in the "olden" days.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Enjoy each day !👍====JACK: To find enjoyment requires effort... separating the wheat from the chaff.
FROM A VOICE OUT OF THE PAST: I really enjoy your posts. Thanks for sharing.====JACK: Sometimes a WWs' name from the hundreds appears on the screen and surprises me. Thanks for being in touch. Do you live both in Canada and the USA?
FROM DOPHER LYNN: You are right about that! (The only people who don’t change their mind are in a cemetery or a mental institution.) Michigan basketball – nice win by them yesterday….they may be a Final Four team! GO BLUE! ====JACK: I also hope you're right about Michigan's chances in March Madness. "One and done" makes it nerve-wracking.
FROM THE SHARK: Amen my friend.====JACK: We're on the same page.
FROM A McC: Agree with all you said. May he rest in peace.====JACK: ...and when it comes to judging him, I'll leave that up to the Judge who makes no mistakes.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: We are constantly evolving, so true, both mind and body...I like Dirksen's reply! Sometimes that takes more courage than NOT changing ! remember Kissinger 'saying "Nobody will ever win "the battle of the Sexes'. There's just too much fraternizing with the enemy!" Made me laugh, and was memorable. :-) Have a good weekend!====JACK: About not changing... the tombstone which read: "See, I told you I was sick."
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