Stop and Smell the Roses --- or NOT!

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Life has a way of dealing some harsh circumstances and there is not a one among us that hasn’t had their share of trials and tribulations. There have been a lot of books written that tell us that hardship brings about character. “They” say that without them we would not grow into the strong individuals we eventually become. “They” actually get paid to say such nonsense, too.

Having been married before, Ol' Dutch has had his share of pain and suffering and so he can relate to most people's problems.

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Here's Your Sign

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Some of you may be familiar with the Blue Collar Comedian Bill Engvall who has a routine about stupid people. The whole idea behind his idea is that when people ask you a dumb question you can just hand them a sign that says “I'm stupid.” 

No matter where I go people look at my truck tags and ask me “You from Colorado?” I want to say “Nope, I just like the color of their tags.” Here's your sign. 

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On the border

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Having taken a winding path southward this winter, I have finally arrived at South Padre Island, Texas just in time for spring break.  

Those of you who have been subjected to such antics will most assuredly tell Ol' Dutch to “run for the hills.” But the fishing is getting good and even the thought of scantily clad people of the female persuasion cannot drive me from the beach. Ol' Dutch will endure somehow.

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