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In reply to the discussion: A thought on the horrifying airplane accident over France: [View all]Cha
(297,220 posts)45. "There is no rhyme or reason. There is only the chilling reminder that we live precariously and die
randomly, and that there is honor in facing each day with purpose and grace."
Mahalo, Peggy
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Makes me think of a wonderful thought articulated by Christopher Reeves,
cilla4progress
Mar 2015
#23
Yeah--it's still tough when you have to put a loved one on a plane with the rain pissing down a
MADem
Mar 2015
#27
Your post and the comments here remind me of this book I read many years ago---
panader0
Mar 2015
#28
I read the last paragraph of The Bridge of San Luis Rey at funerals.
Manifestor_of_Light
Mar 2015
#51