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I say we all take the pledge and stay home. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for what you have, not to save a few dollars to get more.

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Regina Brett
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: May 31
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Ravenna
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We've come a long way from having one land line that was forbidden to be answered during dinner. We had no answering machine, just a dad who barked, 'Who calls during dinner? If it's important, they'll call back.' He was right.
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Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
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Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
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A book store is a treasure chest. Every time you walk in one, you strike gold.
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When in doubt, take the next step.
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I think of her every time I judge myself or someone else too harshly. How do we really know the worth of our work? It's not our job to judge the worth of what we offer the world, but to keep offering it regardless. You might never know the true worth of your efforts. Or it could simply be too soon to tell.
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Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
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A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
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