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	You get old

Lexica

10-25-2009 1:05 AM

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aging, acceptance, wisdom

Lexica says:

Beautiful piece. Click through for the whole thing.

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10-25-2009 2:43 AM

robm47

Just so happens yesterday was my birthday and yes I'm getting old. But, consider the alternative! Thanks for the clip.

10-25-2009 7:04 AM

Socratoad

I don't buy green bananas anymore

10-25-2009 8:16 AM

wiganfootie

I still cook for five even though theres only two of us now,we have a big fat dog

10-25-2009 8:32 AM

Socratoad

But, I'm sure she/he is a sweetheart ,,,, but spoiled

10-25-2009 10:37 AM

debbyski

The bright side is you just start learning about so many things like cholesterol and stuff, Lexi.

10-26-2009 1:49 AM

swampfoxz

I owe my longevity to chain smoking,alcohol and women of impeccable taste in men.

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