Regrets

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Thursday Thirteen - Grandma isn't listless anymore

Dear Grandma,
You are one of the most outstanding people I have ever known. Still, I wondered if you've ever looked back on your life and had any regrets. I hope to learn from your wisdom and experience.

Respectfully,
Young and Foolish

Dear Y and F,
You may be less foolish than you think.  Your  letter certainly shows a great deal of insight. Congratulations on being so perceptive. I've given this question all the thought it deserves and you'll find a complete list below:

  1. I regret I didn't start this advice column earlier in life. This is so easy. And think of all the folks I could have inspired.













That about sums it up.  But if anything else comes to me, I'll be sure to hide it let you know.

Your humble role model,

Grandma


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Comments

  1. Sassy BritFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    Ha! Are you adding this as you go along? :) I'll have to pop back!

    My T13 if you'd like to visitcan be read here!

    Have a great Thursday!

    Sassy
    ☺

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  2. CountryDewFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    This made me smile. No regrets. That's great.

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  3. Brenda NDFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Grandma,
    Now you have me thinking. Happy TT!

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  4. Adelle LaudanFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    LOL Too funny! Grandmas are cool :)

    Happy T13!

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  5. MariaFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Awesome. No regrets.

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  6. anthonynorthFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    I repeated it 12 more times and now feel fulfilled :-)
    Enjoyed that.

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  7. I am HarrietFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Grandma's rock!

    http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/02/why-god-made-moms-and-other-thunks/

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  8. Hootin' AnniFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    This is hilarious!! And perfect I might add! Loved it.

    MY 13 - below Thursday Thunks!! Have a great day.

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  9. GayleFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Very clever. Best to let them figure it out for themselves. Happy TT!

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  10. Calico CrazyFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Life is tough being the child of such perfection, but somehow I manage. ~ Calico Contemplations

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  11. CelticlibrarianFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    It seems to me there is a French pop song about regrets. Alain Souchon?

    :)

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  12. StaceyFebruary 25, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    No regrets ;)

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  13. Shelley MunroFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    I always think of Frank Sinatra singing "My Way" when I think of the past.

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  14. lovesmukiwaFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    something to aspire to!

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  15. GwenFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Ha! I love that this is your only regrets. I'm a firm believer that regret is a waste of time. Even when we screw up, it's good for us. :D

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  16. ForgetfuloneFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    You crack me up! But it is great to live without regrets.

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  17. NessaFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Outstanding advice from an outstanding person. No regrets!
    RnPB Chapter 012

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  18. HeatherFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Too cute! Thank you for the comments on my craft projects!

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  19. Melissa MashburnFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    What a great laugh! Thanks!

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  20. RimsFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    Thats a very clever way of doing the meme :) No Regrets

    Have a great life ahead

    Thanks for stopping by

    Cya next TT

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  21. NormaFebruary 26, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Regrets, I've had a few. Great TT. Thanks for visiting.

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  22. Susan Helene GottfriedFebruary 27, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I love it. And I think I'd answer in a very similar manner.

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