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These are words I should pay attention to myself because I have a very weird sense of humor and often people take me wrong. One of the best things to remember about the human animal is that it doesn't matter what you said , it's what the people who heard your words THINK THEY HEARD that counts. Make sure people understand what you're saying because it's what they THINK they heard that they will say you said. Another good thing to remember is to be mature enough to admit when you've made a mistake. Only then can we use the past as a learning tool. Only then can we learn from our mistakes. Remember: Try not to step in the same hole twice. The first time you may twist an ankle, The second time you might break a leg..

Learning From Life

If I do this, then this will happen.
That's the way it goes.
Though why some fail to learn this,
The Good Lord only knows.

Some people fail to understand,
There's right and then there's wrong.
When you go against the rules,
You sing a woeful song.

Certain rules cannot be bent.
Some things are just not done.
While you may think it's no big deal,
It can be a loaded gun.

It could be something that you said;
Or something you have done.
Perhaps it's a little bit of both,
That made things come undone.

Sometimes when we say things in jest,
Folks don't understand.
They think you mean the things you say,
And think you're less than grand.

We should learn to mind our manners,
And learn to curb our candor.
Don't be a fool, learn basic rules,
And we'll raise much less dander.

Err on the side of caution.
Don't let your manners go south.
Make sure you say just what you mean.
Keep your foot out of your mouth.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2022 9:22:00 AM

Love This Write. Your line, "Sometimes when we say things in jest, Folks don't understand." So very true. I was in a ladies group. My friend would need to explain what I said at each meeting. The ladies never learned I was saying things in jest. You would like after a year they would have learned but they never did. We would laugh the way home after each lunch meeting. Have a blessed day/weekend..................

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/20/2022 12:58:00 PM

Hi Judy, This is so true and you always give us all wise advise, but you have reminded me an an incident which I shall write about - embarrassing that we were present, but after years it is still remembered and we laugh about it!, Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/9/2022 6:18:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, especially these days... And yet, I read articles in the Wall Street Journal and other such respectable publications on topics such as: 'Swearing in the office, Pros and Cons.' C'mon, America! Listen to Judy Ball, will ya?! Thanks, gw

Judy Ball
Date: 5/10/2022 9:12:00 AM

Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/9/2022 9:18:00 AM

WoW! Judy, Your well-written write is filled with wisdom and good advice. Thanks for sharing:-) Alexis

Judy Ball
Date: 5/9/2022 9:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Alexis. Your comments always give me such a lift. God Bless JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/8/2022 12:26:00 PM

These kind sentiments stem from a kind heart, Judy. There is always something divine about your message. Great advice you convey.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/8/2022 4:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Vijay. You always say the nicest things. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/8/2022 10:30:00 AM

Brilliant advice Judy, we should always make sure we're not understood or it can get quite complicated. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Judy Ball
Date: 5/8/2022 10:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Tom. God Bless, JB

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 5/8/2022 10:12:00 AM

Loved this Judy.Entertaining and instructive.Good advice.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/8/2022 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Vickey. God Bless, JB

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/8/2022 9:36:00 AM

Beautiful Poetry Judy. Indeed communication is an art and misunderstanding can lead to a fight. I believe you give the necessary ingredients in your poem to "Err on the side of caution. Blessings Judy

Judy Ball
Date: 5/8/2022 10:33:00 AM

Than you so much my friend. God Bless, JB

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