Every now and then someone slips into one's life and leaves an indelible mark, one that won't wash off, but, while it may not be debilitating, it nevertheless is a constant reminder that that someone had an effect on that person's life. We, in this business must always be on guard, that we don't fall prey to a beautiful lady who knows which of our buttons to push, and when to push them. There are sirens among these providers who would tempt the strongest of men and leave them after they've had their way with them.
In contrast, there are those loving providers, who love to laugh, and love to live. They look upon our business as if it were a big game of life and laughter and they love to love and love to leave. But in so doing, they enjoy it like they'd enjoy a piece of candy, and when the candy is gone, so are they.
Bless the relationships that are casual, and avoid those with too much love attached.
This is the end of the lesson.... the Alpha, and the Omega.
Now go and reproduce little grasshopper!!

I remember that show (grasshopper) just can't think of the name of the show. He was taught by priest the ways of life and much more. Seemed he learned very well who to trust and those he could not depend on. Sometimes that is not easy to do.

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I have a very difficult time deciding who to trust and believe, I seem to be too easy and it really hurts many times, I guess I am just a pushover as I seem to believe anything they tell me. I wish it were not so, but it is.  Jimmy

who was taught the ways of life (but probably not THIS way) by Master Po and Master Kan.  When he killed the Emperor's nephew, who had killed Master Po, he had to come to America, while still running from all sorts of bounty hunters and ninja Types, and saving others and doing good deeds along the way.

I wonder if he ever got laid (why didn't some lady show her gratitude towards him for saving her?), as he must have been above all that, but DANG what he was missin' out on.

And, Oh, yeah!, we must not forget that stupid flute...