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applegrove

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9. It is a reward for yourself in giving. But you should

Reply to pbmus (Reply #8)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 06:00 PM

Jul 15

never take anything away from a struggling family by implying they are not great too. Or that they are takers when it is something they need. Especially for their children.

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Katherine Hepburn [View all] pbmus Jul 15 OP

I disagree. The giver (Hepburn family) are not any greater applegrove Jul 15 #1

??? pbmus Jul 15 #4

I agree that givers are greater than takers in a relationship applegrove Jul 15 #5

I think I understand what you mean pbmus Jul 15 #8

It is a reward for yourself in giving. But you should applegrove Jul 15 #9

Beautiful malaise Jul 15 #2

Yes. I love the way her Father did it too so as not to embarrass the Father he was helping.... hlthe2b Jul 15 #6

Classy malaise Jul 15 #7

It reminds me of The Christmas Rifle. rsdsharp Jul 15 #3