Hindsight for the young


	Hindsight for the young

UpStateMike

4-23-2007 4:09 PM

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life, living, hindsight

UpStateMike says:

there are some good pieces of advice for anyone graduating from High School. No, not stuffy boring "be a part of productive society" talk. Actually, the opposite in many cases. Enjoy

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4-23-2007 5:24 PM

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