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Gary Gruber's avatar

Memories that are "seared" into our brains permanently, storehouses of stories that have brought us to who we are now. Thanks for these "visual" reminders. I can see them clearly.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Those that are most memorable are life changing in some way. Your life takes a new direction entirely.

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Gary.

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Megan Youngmee's avatar

had all the good feels reading this. Somehow I can see the class flirt- friendly, clever and pays attention to others. The good flirting is when people feel seen and chuckle.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I’m glad it touched you, Megan. I assure you I was a nice and well-behaved flirt, nothing naughty. 😊😊💕💕 Thank you for commenting!

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Ken Macko's avatar

I have to think on that life changing event. It’s not quite as obvious to me now as it was for you. Now you have me thinking 🤔🤔

But C.J. a flirt ??? 😆 I just can’t imagine !! Without that pic, I’d never have believed it. There has to be a motivating message deep down in there someplace !

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Hahahaha, yeah, getting rid of those glasses was my life changing event. The flirting came easy after that!

I’d love to hear what your life-changer was, Ken.

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Ken Macko's avatar

I will let you know when it hits me - promise !

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Okay, I’ll watch for it!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I love the life changing experience of getting lenses. Wow! And class flirt is a great title 😂❤️ a great read, C.J.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thanks, Trudi!

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Ernie Boxall's avatar

Physical challenges...you gotta hate them. I was a chubby kid up to the age of 11. My dad was a sportsman and took me to the local boxing gym. Three evenings a week shaped the body and taught me how to deal with bullies.

The defining moment though was when an air mail letter from America arrived and changed my life forever

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