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Jerry Dale McDonnell's avatar

Dear lumperati, Brain brawn is a learned trait. Research has shown that the modern human is difficult, if not impossible, to learn how to make intelligent decisions. That is why the cell phone and the internet has replaced this futile effort of said modern human. Thusly, further research has suggested that the modern human brain, in conjunction with his or her muscles are diminishing, with the exception of thumbs which are growing

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Anna Means's avatar

It's a strange reckoning, this admitting one's older body is not as strong and resilient as one's younger body. Sorry your foray turned so painful. If I were you, I'd blame global warming. You wouldn't have needed that damned air conditioner when you were a strappin' 20-something year old. Or even at 57. Good luck with the healing!

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Mark Gibbons's avatar

Goddamn Global Warming!

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Clare Kelly's avatar

So, sorry to hear this! Thank you for the reminder, too.

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Kathy Estes's avatar

Man you hit close to home with me..how many times have I....Excellent Mark..made me stop and think.

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