“If a writer is so cautious he never writes anything that cannot be criticized, he will never write anything that can be read. If you want to help other people you have got to make up your mind to write things that some men will condemn.”
~ Thomas Merton
This is an alternative version of this morning’s post.
You had me at that picture. I couldn’t even read the words….:)
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What words Kate ….
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Is his charger plugged into that laptop?
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I think its already charged H.
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Oh my gosh…these comments are cracking me up! 🙂
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I’m glad I don’t own the white sofa….
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Bold writers are never concerned with becoming the butt of someone’s joke.
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You crack me up!
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I appreciate the bare boldness of it David. 😁
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Ha a good wake up call Val. We need this!! I did manage to read the words and I absolutely agree! Be authentic and bold! 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it Karen 😊
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This post is great and the comments are outstanding! Thanks for an awesome finish to the weekend, Val.
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Glad you got to join in the fun Carol!
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Apologies, I seem to have strayed into a private girls party!
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Welcome Paul. Please take a seat!
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I’d rather not if it’s all the same! 😉
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Has anybody noticed, it’s an apple computer…
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What computer T ….
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Pretty funny! 😀
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That it’s an apple computer … Right?!?
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😀 Right!
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Naked Men. Were you hijacked by The Enquirer?
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Now that would be bold and condemned 😉
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I’m looking. And laughing so hard. That’s pretty bold, but condemning it…no.
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Hahaha… I was going for some condemnation here!
Glad you got a chuckle Helen. 😊
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Thomas Merton and the hunk on the sofa are an interesting combo. Bold writing, indeed!
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Too funny! Thanks Jean ☺️
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It takes courage, but yes, we have to do it. Interesting photo 🙂
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Thanks Timi! It is somewhat bold 😉
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