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leeu


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Another version of How It Works (singing I am the starfish, I am the starfish, coo-coo-ca joo) And now, I am a starfish thrower :)

 

The Starfish Story
Original Story by: Loren Eisley

 

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. 

 

Approaching the boy, he asked, What are you doing?

The youth replied, Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out.  If I dont throw them back, theyll die.

 

Son, the man said, dont you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You cant make a difference!

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf.  Then, smiling at the man, he said, I made a difference for that one.



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Thanks Leeu, ... Good reminder ...

Pappy



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I've always loved that story! Thanks for posting it

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Great story Leeu, thanks.



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Thanks Lee, I might use that at a 12 step meeting (how to) we are putting on in a couple of weeks. Very helpful.

God bless,
MikeH.

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Nice Lee thanks.................smile



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Love that! :)

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thank you 



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