“before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. that way, you’re really far away, and you have their shoes.”
(heard this on the radio, and it cracked me up)
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I’m Mark Oestreicher
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HA. I’ve heard this a bunch of times but I always laugh. I’m pretty sure it was used as a Jack Handy quote on SNL back in the day.
i have all the deep thoughts books (i think there are four of ‘em), and i don’t remember this one being in there. but i agree, it sure sounds like jack handy!
That one is my favorite! Close second: You should always carry two sacks of groceries around with you. Then, when someone asks for your help, you can say, “Sorry, got these sacks.”
welcome back!
I’ve enjoyed your blog over the past few years, glad you’re back online.. I’m looking forward to your unique and creative posts.
tom
Nice one. That got me . . .