Diversion - What I've Learned

[Flo]

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings "Silent
>Night".
>Age 5
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>I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.
>Age 7
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>I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they
>are doing and wave back.
>Age 9
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>I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me
>clean it up again.
>Age 12
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>I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering
>someone else up.
>Age 14
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>I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my
>parents are strict with me.
>Age 15
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>I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of
>advice.
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>Age 24
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>I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
>pleasures.
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>Age 26
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>I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me
>there.
>Age 29
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>I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so
>that no one will believe it.
>Age 30
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>I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know
>how to show it.
>Age 42
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>I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a
>little note.
>Age 44
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>I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or
>her need to cast blame on others.
>Age 46
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>I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.
>Age 47
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>I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life
>does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
>Age 48
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>I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours.
>Age 49
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>I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the
>phone.
>Age 50
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>I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles
>these
>three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
>Age 51
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>I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet
>full of pills.
>Age 52
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>I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you
>miss them terribly after they die.
>Age 53
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>I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.
>Age 58
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>I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your children,
>work to improve your marriage.
>Age 61
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>I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
>Age 62
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>I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
>both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
>Age 64
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>I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you
>focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people,
>and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
>Age 65
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>I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make
>the right decision.
>Age 66
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>I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.
>Age 72
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>I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
>Age 82
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>I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People
>love that human touch, holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on
>the back.
>Age 90
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>I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
>Age 92