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mitch's avatar

I would of been very proud of you too C J . Great story about learning when young to care about all . Times have changed way to much for wrong reasons since then . Hugs to you and family

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Mitch. You’re very kind.

hugs and peace to you, my dear friend.

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tenterhooks's avatar

Ahhh loved! Reminded me of being a kid and out for the day running errands with my dad… thank you 🤍

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C.J. Heck's avatar

That’s pretty much where the poem came from, tenterhooks. Thank you!

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Patrick P's avatar

You woke up this morning so you are not extinct yet, lol enjoy your day and remember to vote Blue

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Robert and I voted Blue by mail, Patrick, a couple of weeks ago. Now if everyone will do their part and get out and vote blue …

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Patrick P's avatar

Inflation, it used to be, hey buddy could you spare a dime.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Yes, and I remember when a public phone call was a dime, too.

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Patrick P's avatar

Unfortunately I do too

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C.J. Heck's avatar

This will really date me … I remember gas when it was a quarter a gallon. We could cruise Main Street and our teen hangout, “The Tastee Freeze” all evening for $1.50.

What a great time that was.

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Patrick P's avatar

Yes, you could buy a gallon with the change you found in the seat cushions in your car

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Exactly. There were five of us girls who hung out and when one of us could get the family car, we would all chip in a quarter, or whatever change we could find, like you said.

You must be around my age, Patrick …

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Patrick P's avatar

Yes I am in my late sixties

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

Seeing a child learn something like this is precious. I really enjoyed this, C.J.!

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Rod.

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