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I did half a cart wheel

I did half a cart wheel
once pooped a quarter
don't ask
OK, i also tried the dog food
the crunchy stuff wasn't bad
I'll still eat the last cookie 
and love taking the large strawberry
that sits atop the display
whenever I wear a nice shirt
everyone gets a bit nervous
I drive my trucks until Vegas
takes them off the board
I wore the same sport jacket
for all four years of high school
(ya hadda wear one...
I took it literally)
I've only had one cat
enough is enough
At one point in my life
ALL of my worldly possessions
fit into my Volkswagen
it was not a camper
Maybe i read too much
Thoreau in my youth
in defense of my actions
over 3/4ths of a century
it seem like a good idea at the time.

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Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 5/8/2024 5:00:00 PM interesting story...perhaps you were a hippie? Loved the trip down your memory lane.
Hilda Greenhough Date: 5/8/2024 8:30:00 AM This was an interesting progression of a young man's life. The fond memories resonate with some of my own possessions that are now lost.
Gershon Wolf Date: 5/7/2024 6:54:00 PM It was the Thoreau, John. Definitely. lol. hahahahahahahahaha! Hilarious.
Jan Allison Date: 5/7/2024 10:19:00 AM thanks for the best giggle this evening John:-) hugs jan xx
Di11y Da11y Date: 5/7/2024 7:56:00 AM A very intriguing title John :) as confessions go, it's tame enough - as long as you aren't taking the last dog biscuit in plain view of a salivating dog... I suppose pooping a quarter was a good idea at the time, but for the preparation for said poop I can't see what made that such a great idea (to be clear, I'm obliging by the instruction and not actually asking haha please do not tell me)

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