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...priorities...

By Thomas DurbinPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

To enjoy ultimate bliss and to thrive,

Much more than merely survive,

Yet when the grinds hold sway,

Commanding each day,

What point is there in being alive?

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Thomas Durbin

Raised in rural east-central Illinois, I appreciate nature and the environment. I'm a father, grandfather, professional engineer-scientist, leader, scouts leader, coach, stoic, minimalist, costumer, historian, traveler, and writer.

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Denise E Lindquist3 months ago
Great!😊💕

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