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When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? When was the last time you went beyond a mechanical thank you to express authentic gratitude? We can enrich the lives of others and ourselves by making it a habit to express genuine appreciation for what others have done for us.

Michael Josephson

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Michael Josephson
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: December 10
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