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Bob Reiberg's avatar

Jeez Louise. I may have some trouble at the bus stop. Never tossed scripture.... but all those mice.

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Vicki mannweiler's avatar

Makes me wonder how I am going to talk my way in.🤔

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Susan Applegate's avatar

As a person who has a real problem with organized religion, and who reminds my significant other all the time that the Bible is just a work of fiction, I have my doubts about getting into heaven. I've actually been told by a couple of zealots that I'll never get there unless I get baptized soon! However, like you, Bob my moral compass has always pointed North, so I'm not sweating it!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

yeah, but I been baptized...

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Susan Applegate's avatar

Damn!

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Patricia Coonan's avatar

Kindness, compassion, love and laughter. The boxes we all need to check off. What other kind of bucket list is there?

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Mitch Koppelman's avatar

You’re feeling guilty....

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Chris Malone's avatar

I’m reminded, God spelled backwards is …

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Robert  Basler's avatar

godbackwards?

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trixiebettsDornoch's avatar

Excellent advice Bob. Thanks. I was planning to clear out the fridge. Loved your pix.

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Pamela Terhune's avatar

LOVE!

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Jane Rea's avatar

Enjoyed this one, Bob. Meeting up with all your pets again really does sound like heaven.

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Sandy Read Reiberg's avatar

Be kind - especially to animals, it turns out, and your ticket to heaven will be paid in full. GREAT story, Bob, and believable!!! The photos are what clinch it, for sure. Never SAW so much cuteness all at once! Bravo, as always.

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Kim Straus's avatar

Wonderful as always. Loved the cat photos!

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Deborah's avatar

When Ralph died, one of our friends assured that he would be the first creature to meet us at heaven's door, along with our other pets. It was strangely comforting. The image was quite wonderful. He'll surely join you in heaven when the time comes.

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Vicki Lange's avatar

This is one of my favorites.

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Joyce Wadler's avatar

Never used "anyhoo" -- that would have been "Let this guy go anywhere he wants". Good story.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thank you. I didn't even get into never used "anyhoo" while wearing cargo shorts and Crocs...

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Kristen Aliotti's avatar

Good one. "For a change," as Al Franken always says. (About "Anyhoo...." I've never used it, but somehow it's suddenly feeling kind of right for certain occasions. Thanks for the reminder.)

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Sure, but is it worth not getting into heaven?

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