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Sunday, August 7. 2016

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"If I were going to give a young man advice as to how he might succeed in life, I would say to him, pick out a good father and mother, and begin life in Ohio."


Wilbur Wright

Posted by The News Junkie in Quotidian Quotable Quote (QQQ) at 06:55 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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The young rarely take good advice.
#1 Zachriel on 2016-08-07 10:03 (Reply)
All of my ancestors five or more generations back migrated to central OH a little northeast of Columbus, mostly from PA and VA. Then most of their offspring or their offspring's offspring etc. etc. migrated to northeast Indiana where I was born and raised. Most early males were getting land grants, many for service in the early wars. I guess I am an Ohoosier.
#2 BillH on 2016-08-07 10:07 (Reply)
I think others should be born in Ohio. That will keep them out of our hair down here in Texas. That works.
#3 Dangerous Dean on 2016-08-07 10:42 (Reply)
Sorry DD. We retirees are leaving the buckeye state in droves and (generally) coming south. We can learn to love the Longhorns.

Not to worry though, we are bringing our firearms and pensions.
#3.1 Tonypete on 2016-08-07 13:05 (Reply)
Yup, Texas is the new Ohio.
#3.1.1 DrTorch on 2016-08-07 14:06 (Reply)
Just keep going south on I35 until you cross that old red river.
#3.1.2 Jack Walter on 2016-08-08 00:19 (Reply)
Been there, done that.
#4 Jim O'Neil (Link) on 2016-08-07 12:01 (Reply)
My advice to a young man would be: Learn at least two useful skill sets that are in demand and will keep you employed. Marry a good woman and make your family your number one priority. Avoid drugs and alcohol and choose a healthy lifestyle. Stay mentally and physically active and keep learning. Avoid bad people and bad situations. Plan your life but be open to opportunities and events you didn't plan for. Live your life well.
#5 IdahoBob on 2016-08-08 11:17 (Reply)

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