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Michael B. Goodwin's avatar

Thanks Brett for you kind and thoughtful remarks.

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Michael B. Goodwin's avatar

Van B! Yep, it was good time. Although, I think I told u to get ur ass down to Memphis for it!

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Michael B. Goodwin's avatar

Thnx Bucky. I appreciate ur comments.

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chris G's avatar

Who are all those old people in that picture?

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Maynard Ball's avatar

Preston looks good but there are too many who don’t. I like that you are in the middle. We can’t see your healthy torso but assume based on your narrative that life still has many surprises for all of us. Life is like a thesaurus; keep up the good work!

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Michael B. Goodwin's avatar

Thanks, Mr. Ball. You still have ur curly locks.

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Maynard Ball's avatar

MG with a couple of A’s, you could be a contender!

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Elizabeth McDonald's avatar

So much thought provoking wisdom in one blog, big brother. I like it!!

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Brett B.'s avatar

MG - Thank you for such a thoughtful writing. I am especially thankful the reunion was perhaps the impetus. At previous reunions, I suffered from the "envy" but also how I might appear to other classmates. Both were reduced at this reunion - although in truth, I was anxious about my golf game. Luckily Finley and Cooper reduced that anxiety! But my great regret is the numerous classmates that did not attend because of feelings and experiences over 50 years ago. First, I pray for those absent that these sour memories fade into irrelevance . Second, I assure them that the respect we have for all our classmates from 50 years ago has dramatically increased - if only because of courageously facing the life and age issues you so accurately describe.

Keep writing MG - While I am sure it is a great outlet for you, ultimately it is more beneficial to us the reader.

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Thomas Preston's avatar

Excellent thread….as always

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Finley Van Brocklin's avatar

Enjoyed reading this a lot MG. Well done. And I told you that you’d enjoy the reunion!

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Buck wellford's avatar

This was really good and very insightful Mike.

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