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One is never too old to learn how to be young. Hats off to your toes.

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Trying, Helayne!

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Richard, you are a consummate master of drawing philosophical questions and postulates out of mundane experiences. Your words “see that fear has dominated my behavior far too much and far too often” hit the point. How great that you’ve shown it to us on your own experience, thanks to Gaywynn.

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Thank you, Marina! Yes, Gaywynn deserves all the credit!

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Love the line: "there’s nothing more masculine than vanity." True dat. And nice toes, sir!

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We do our best, Ellie!

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So glad it's 'Best foot forward' and so soon too.

This says so much about life, experiences and what a good relationship can bring but it's funny and honest - your footprint is unmistakable, Richard.

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Thank you, Margaret, very much. I hope all is well.

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Okay, I endured one pedicure and went through gyrations of existential angst before and after. It was a gift from my mom. Thanks for writing about this. The crux of the matter, “my naked feet in someone else’s hands.” No, no, no ..... 😂

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I can't do massages either!

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Good for Gaywynn for wheedling you out of your comfort zone. Good for you for sharing it with us. We all need a little nudge now and then, because, you are right---what are we so afraid of?

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I hear you!

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Great writing, great girlfriend, great toes

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That's very nice of you to say so. My toes thank you.

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Very funny but I have to admit, I do this all the time. I have reached the age where cutting my toenails is just too damned hard!

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Gotta go with what makes life easier!

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Very relatable fears, I'm a *woman* whose masculinity feels threatened by the prospect.

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