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“You inherit your environment just as much as your genes.”
― Johnny Rich, The Human Script
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cartoon credit: Mitra Farman,The New Yorker
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
On loan from our ancestors, while we have temporarily borrowed it of our descendants. :-)
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yes
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Love it!
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<3
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🥰
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Okay d first line got me. Most times we have the two within us nurture and nature ❤️❤️
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yes –
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I hang out with my daughter and I know it is both, Beth.
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You know firsthand
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Love this 😊🐱😊
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Thanks!
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I don’t even what to think about what we are leaving to the next generation, or to Keith Richards.
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I know!)
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There’s nothing here that’s perfect except everything together.
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Yes, it’s a jumble
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Love the quote; never thought about the nature vs. nurture debate that way, but it’s so true…
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It is –
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I dunno… Sometimes I look at my actions vs my sons’ and frankly, I seem to care more than they do!
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I understand that. And they may care more later in life
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I sure hope so! Coz they ain’t following my example. Funny, eh? We are the ones accused of ruining their planet… Or maybe it’s our parents. Yeah…
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Ain’t that the truth!
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Absolutely
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Agree, while our environment has a huge impact on who we are – beginning with our parents – nurturing can help anyone fulfill their dreams, and steer them away from wrong as well
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Yes, all true
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Oh, to have the perspective and optimism of a curious cat! Everyday must be a grand adventure.
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Absolutely
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awesome quote! :)
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It’s a good one –
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:)
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thanks, wendi
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:)
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Too cute!!!!!
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🐈
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Absolutely true. :)
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It is –
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I’m sure you have had the same feeling I’ve had from time to time, Beth. That feeling of regret that some innocent child has the misfortune of living in a horrible environment. Heartbreaking!
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yes –
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And then you share it with the next in line….
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exactly
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Reminds me of my mother!!! Laughing……
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Hehe… Really nice one.
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thanks!
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It’s true, Beth. I think nurture has more percentage than nature!
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I agree
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<3 :-)
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As an adoptee, it’s all about nurture!
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There you go!
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Thanks for the giggle.
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Sure!
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So true You truly inherit everything
Stay well and laugh when you can
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So very true!
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