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American Public Library, role model of serving the people heart & soul - 9

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Greetings from Mr. Denis Walcott, CEO of Queens Public Library. December 2019

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Lefrak City Library

NYCNotification issued 09-08-2020 at 5:45 PM.

Due to a freight train derailment, Amtrak customers should expect delays & possible cancellations on the Northeast Corridor line in both directions between New York and New Haven. Allow for additional travel time. 

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From Left: Watisha Babb,Zoya Niyazova,Greg,Remy Crenshaw,Gessy Day,Bill Schulz,Symone Edwards,Sharon Diamond-Velox;(absent: Christina Lightbody,Eddie Collier,Christopher Asante,Victoria Modiano,Rokeya Jafar; quitted: Troy Rose,Jehanne, Black,Nikitia Wilson,Lydia Greene,Ouleye Doumouya,Alexandra Urem,Eve Dogange,Avis Medlock)

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Lefrak City Library

Sept. 2, 2020 Wednesday

Dear Colleagues,

This past Friday, tens of thousands of people from across the country convened in Washington, D.C. to amplify the nationwide calls for racial justice for Black Americans. The gathering marked the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington, where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
The rally comes a week after Jacob Blake was shot multiple times in the back while he walked away from a group of officers outside an apartment building in Kenosha, Wisconsin, paralyzing him from the waist down.
It seems incomprehensible that incidents of white police officers brutalizing Black individuals continue to occur with alarming frequency in the United States, despite the many protests this summer to reform police departments following the murder of George Floyd in May. But what I firmly understand is that it is going to take a very long time and a lot of difficult and sometimes painful work to bring about lasting change. I remain hopeful it eventually will come to every corner of this nation.
At the same time, it is inevitable that racist acts and behavior will persist in our society. This reality is among the many factors that have strengthened QPL’s resolve to ensure a fair and just workplace for our Black employees and for our entire staff, and a fair and just experience for our customers.
As you are aware, one of the ways Queens Public Library is moving toward these goals is through the President’s Council for Racial Equity, whose work is now underway. So far more than 50 members of our staff have joined the Council, which already has taken several important steps to create a framework for moving forward.
During its first WebEx meeting on August 18, the Council started the process of forming committees and learning more about the roots of and history of anti-Black racism in this country. Yesterday, a survey was distributed to each member to understand their expertise and involvement with racial justice issues. A second meeting will be scheduled in a few weeks.
I will be providing you with regular updates about the Council’s progress in the coming months, and I am grateful to each member for their commitment to addressing the inequity and that Black Americans have endured over the past 401 years.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Dennis

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From right: Jonathan Chung, Greg Gao, Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Sylvia Martin (president of the Friends of the Library), Taina Pierce (Treasurer of the Friends)

Speech on Friends of the Library Event -

by Greg Gao, manager of Lefrak City Library, December 11, 2017

Good evening, Friends of the library,

Tonight all attending are our friends and loyal customers of Lefrak City Library.

During the year, Friends of the Library group at Lefrak City has done a great job to enrich life for the community of all ages. They have successfully presented programs like Spelling Bees, Family Fun night, commemorating Black History Month and Woman History Month, and Adult coloring, adult crafts, and so on. Some are done together with the Library staff. I’d like to say a big Thank You to all members of the Lefrak City Friends of the Library.

Tonight we gather here to show our support of the Friends group, especially the Right Fitness programs given by Mr. Ronald William, President of the Friends group. This program is one of the most successful ever presented in Lefrak City Library. Therefore it has enjoyed the longevity ever seen in this library. It’s been here almost three years, presenting over 100 sessions. Mr. Williams started  the physical exercise program as part of the “ShapeUp NYC” campaign in 2015, then continued with dynamic exercise called “Total Fitness” and now dancing fitness. Our customers like it and it keeps an excellent attendance record. Our customers benefit from the program and they not only enjoy the liveliness of the program, but they get really good exercises, achieving physical fitness.

Now December it is the holiday season, also it is also the giving season,  in order to keep the fitness program still going in Lefrak City Library, the library staff and myself will be very much appreciate to see you showing , giving support to Right Fitness by donating some money $10, $5, $20. Any amount of money will help towards the growth of the program and keeping the program in the Library.

Happy holiday season to everybody! Thank you very much!

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March 10, 2020

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Together we made history! Your hard work and dedication to our community helped me get elected. Thank you for the opportunity to lead on dozens of life changing issues including the Green Light Bill (Driver's Licenses For All), the Child Victims Act, and the strongest rent laws in recent history.

But as we continue to fight for the policies that help us create the kind of community we deserve, we need your help now more than ever: just last week, we learned that we officially have an opponent in the Democratic primary, and he is already knocking on doors working to discredit the movement YOU helped us build.

Will you help us protect our seat at the table by contributing $10, $25, or $50today?

I hope I can count on you!

Catalina Cruz

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有人来挑战她的州议员席位，她如热锅里的蚂蚁. ......

March 11, 2020

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Since elected a little more than a year ago, I have advocated for hundreds of bills in Albany that have changed the course of history, including the NYS DREAM Act, the Child Victim’s Act, and Driver's Licenses for All. Now more than ever we need your help to stay in Albany and keep our seat at the table.

Our opponent is already collecting signatures, so our friends at the New Visions Democratic Club, LGDCQ, and New Queens Democrats have teamed up for a day of action this coming Saturday! We need to collect hundreds of signatures to secure our place on the ballot and a chance to continue representing you. Will you join us?

Date: Saturday March 14, 2020

Time: 12:00-7:00 pm

Location: 37-18 73rd Street Suite 502 Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Sign Up: Click here to sign up for a shift!

If you are not a NYS registered Democrat, there are still other ways to help!

Not able to make this Saturday but want to volunteer another day? Shifts are available throughout the week. Click here to choose a date and shift.

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由于新冠病毒在美国的蔓延，图书馆取消大型会议，并要求拿掉儿童玩具等顾客共用物品：

March 9， 2020

Team,

In an abundance of caution, tomorrows Public Service meeting at the Flushing Library will be postponed until a future date to be determined.

Attached are Informational Notes to share with your management team and staff.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding,

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由于新冠病毒在美国的蔓延，图书馆取消大型会议，并要求拿掉儿童玩具等顾客共用物品：

March 10, 2020

In an abundance of caution, Queens Public Library has made the decision, for the moment, to remove all toys from public use. This includes the toys that we use for TLC. I am not cancelling the program as there is value to having the presenters be available to parents and caregivers. I know that this is very disappointing for the families that have come to expect this socialization for their children. I encourage you to be creative in how you approach the program. You are still able to do crafts, stories, coloring, and other activities that do not include the shared play materials. You are also able to do the parent information portion of the program on your library floor. I would suggest setting the presenter up at a table and encourage your families to speak with the presenter in that way.  

At this time, you will received some new supplies for TLC. Please do not unpack or use these items. For your existing toys, I have purchased antibacterial soap that will be sent out to each location. Please have your TLC monitor use their time to clean the toys and pack them away.

I know that this will cause strain on you and the public, but please know, and remind everyone, that this is for the health of our communities to whom we are deeply committed.

Should anything change in the directives, we will promptly let you know.

If you have any questions at this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

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March 12, 2020 ~ THE 2020 CENSUS BEGINS TODAY. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: According to the Brooklyn Community Foundation, Kings County is the most difficult county in New York State in which to conduct the census, with over 20 percent of Brooklynites living in neighborhoods classified as “hard to count” by the Census Bureau.

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NYC Parks

nyc.gov/parks

NYC Senior Games

May 7 - 11, 2018
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Compete in the 3rd annual NYC Senior Games in Brooklyn!

Pick your favorite sport(s) and go for the gold! You can compete as an individual or team (bring your friends!) in:

  • Basketball
  • Cornhole
  • Card Games
  • Shuffleboard
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Track and Field

Participation is FREE and open to adults aged 50 and older! Registration ends on April 27! Don't miss your chance to become the champion!

To register, visit our Senior Games page.

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Dear Mr. Walcott, 

It is with deep regret that I submit my resignation as the Customer Service Supervisor of Lefrak City. Though I have decided to pursue a new opportunity, I have greatly enjoyed my time as part of the Queens Library team. I feel very fortunate to have worked with such diverse customers and dedicated staff. Please accept this letter as my notice, with the last day of employment being 6/10/16.1 wish the best for Queens Library in all its future endeavors. 
Customer Service Supervisor I Lefrak City Community Library 

Cc: HRD， CLS Office， Greg Gao

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Lydia Greene
Saturday, April 14, 2018

Dennis Walcott
President & CEO
89-11 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, New York 11434

Dear Mr. Walcott,
Please accept this letter as formal notification of my retirement from Queens Library as a Customer Service Representative. My last day of employment will be on June 1, 2018.
I would like to thank you for all the great opportunities and experiences I have had at Queens Library over the years.  I am looking forward to my retirement but will miss the team that I have worked with for the past few years.
The many years of service and the experience that I have had with this organization is greatly appreciated.  All the best and please let me know if there is anything I can do to facilitate the transition.

Yours Sincerely,

Lydia Greene
Customer Service Representative
Lefrak City Community Library

CC: Jacqueline Martinez
Nick Buron
Jasmin Calhoun
Laura Lobaccaro
Greg Gao

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Full-time and Part-Time Resignations and Retirements
 
Tuesday, December 06, 2016 1:57 PM
Good Afternoon,
The Human Resources Team would like to gently remind you about the Library’s procedures regarding full-time and part-time employee resignations and retirements.  
 
Full-Time Resignations and Retirements
Full-time employees who plan to leave the Library must inform the President and CEO, Human Resources Department and supervisor about their departure in writing.  The notice of resignation must include the date of last day you will be at your work site. Advanced notice of at least two weeks prior to your resignation and at least six weeks prior to your retirement is recommended in order to process your final paperwork in a timely manner. 
 
Accrued annual leave is paid to employees upon their separation from the Library.  Employees with 10 years or more of active service may convert a percentage of their sick leave balance to terminal leave, which is paid up to 120 days upon separation of employment.
 
Please submit to Human Resources your original, signed and approved timesheets through your final day of work.  Remember to return any Library property, including employee ID, office keys, phone, laptop/computer, etc., to your immediate supervisor on or before your final day at work.
 
Please contact Jasmin Calhoun at Jasmin.Calhoun@queenslibrary.org  or 718-990-0815 with any questions.
 
Hourly Rate (Part-Time) Resignations
Please notify your immediate supervisor in advance of your separation from employment in order to process your final paperwork.  Supervisors should submit the original final timesheet and completed Hourly Rate Separation Form to the Payroll Office.  Copies of the final timesheet and separation form should be submitted to Human Resources.  The Hourly Rate Separation form can be found on the Human Resources Department staff page, under HRD Forms.

Please contact Jezabelle Durecout at Jezabelle.Durecout@queenslibrary.org  or 718-990-0736 with any questions.
 
Thank you,

The Human Resources Team

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Date Time and Location for Denise’s farewell
January 26 1pm -3pm
Teen Conference Room

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$5.00 for gift $10.00 for Lunch and Gift
Please RSVP by January 19 with Precious Edwards 718-990-8519 of
Karen Washington 718-990-0745

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Notice of Retirement

July 24 Friday 2020

Dear Dennis Walcott, CEO & President,

I am writing to say farewell to you. The past over 23 years of my service in QPL has been one of the most rewarding experience in my life. I have greatly enjoyed my time as part of the Queens Library team. I feel very fortunate to have worked with such diverse customers and dedicated staff. 

In the recent 4 months I am very much impressed by the precautionary measures taken by QPL management to protect the staff and our customer, while serving the diverse communities virtually online with various programs in the unprecedented time of COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent gradual re-opening of the physical library locations to welcome in our customers.

I'd like to thank all my supervisors and my colleagues for all the generous help, assistance, supports and understanding that were kindly rendered to me during the past 23 years.

Please accept this letter as my notice of retirement, with the last day of employment being September 4 Friday 2020. I wish the best for you and Queens Public Library in all future endeavors. 

Best Regards,

Greg

Greg Gao
Lefrak City Community Library Manager
Queens Public Library
98-30 57th Avenue,
Corona, NY 11368
718-592-7677 (phone)

347-670-3489 (cell)

718-760-2647 (fax)

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"So Long" Letter

September 4, 2020 Friday

Hi, Colleagues & Friends,

I hope you, your families and loved ones are all well and safe.

I am pleased to let you know that I am retiring, today 9/4 Friday is my last working day in QPL. I am glad that I've chosen Queens Public Library to work for 23 years in my life. This is one of the most meaningful and happy span of my 80 years. 

My phone remains the same 646-919-4578. My email: greggao@gmail.com. My  new location will be Katy in Houston, Texas. When there is anything I can do for you over there, please let me know. 

Let's keep in touch. Good luck to all of you! 

Best Regards,

Greg

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Colleagues Replies

Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hi Greg---  Congratulation on your retirement!  It was a pleasure working with you at Howard Beach.  You have always been one of the nicest person at Queens Library.  I wish you all the best in Houston with your family.   Go and enjoy your deserved retirement!    ---chiang

Best,

Chiang A. Wang

Queens Public Library, CDD Manager

89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432, Phone: (718) 990-0722

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

CONGRATS Greg :)

Wishing you a well deserved retirement. You will be missed greatly. Wishing you all the best.

Sincerely,
Susan Paredes
Community Library Manager
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 261-6654

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Sept. 4 Friday 2020

Hi Greg,

Best wish with your commencement. 
Your dedication to serve the community inspires us even though you will head for Texas. Wishing you a long and enjoyable retirement there. 

Dave

Dave Wang, Manager, Queens Library @ Laurelton, 134-26 225 Street, Laurelton, NY 11413

dwang@queenslibrary.org, www.queenslibrary.org, phone number 718 528 2822, Fax number 718 723 6837

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hi, Greg

Hope you and your families are doing well and safe. 

It was such a pleasure knowing and working with you. Now you start a new chapter, I really wish you the best. Enjoy your retirement!! Best lucks with everything. 
Susan

Jiangjing (Susan) Xie, CLM
Fresh Meadows Community Library
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Phone: 718-454-7272
Fax: 718-454-5820

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hi Greg,

Thank you for your email. You started in Queens Library when you were 57 years old and worked until 80 years old now for 23 years !!  This is amazing and a role model  in a life and career: nothing is too late and  you can always start new things at any time you feel like in your life. A really encouragement and a good example for me. Thank you for being the hero. It is very nice to have worked with you and wish you the best in your new chapter of your life.

Hong Liu CLS

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hello Mr. Gao. I just wanted to congratulate you again on your retirement. It was a pleasure working with you. Good luck on your new adventure in Texas. Take care.

Christina Lightbody

Children's Librarian

Lefrak City Community Library

98-30 57th Avenue, Corona NY 11368

(718) 592-7677

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hello Greg, 

This is bittersweet news. I am very happy for you as you enter into this new stage of your life, and also sad to see a good and hard-working colleague leave the organization. You have been an asset to QPL and I am fortunate to have worked with you. Wishing you all the best as you enter into the next stage of your life in a different part of the country. Call me at 646-526-7025 if you ever need anything that I can help you with. 

Best Regards,

Manny 

Manny Figueroa

Talent Development and Training Manager, Library Services

We speak yourlanguage

89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432, Phone: (718) 990-8575, Fax: (718) 297-3404

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Thank you Mr. Gao enjoy life be safe and enjoy Texas.

Feel free to contact me if you need further assistance.

Thank you, 

Mary

Mary Quinn-Thom

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Greg,

Wishing you all the best in your retirement!

Denise , Denise Corcoran
Director, Community Library Services
Queens Public Library
1-646-667-7879 cell

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hi Greg, 

Enjoy your retirement and wish you the best! 

Thank you,

Cindy Hsueh
ITD Help Desk
(718) 990-0734

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Congratulation, Greg.

All the best.

Nelson Lu

Director, Central Library, Queens Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11432, Tel: (718)990-0742, Fax: (718)990-8570, Email: ylu@queenslibrary.org

www.queenslibrary.org

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Hi Greg, 

CONGRATS!!  Much GOOD LUCK, JOY and HEALTH to you in your new adventure!!  It was wonderful working with you.  Enjoy retirement!! 

Stay safe!!

Marlene Toledo

ITD – Help Desk

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

Congratulations on your retirement, Greg! 

Best of luck in your new phase of life.

Danielle, Assistant Director of CLS

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Sept. 4, Friday 2020

I appreciate your sharing this experience with me.

How wonderful of you decision !

https://quotesgram.com/retirement-quotes-for-a-librarian/

Best to you and loved ones,
Jiin Pei Yuan, Information Access of Central Library

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Greg,

Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Nick

Nick Buron
Chief Librarian

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9/4/2020

Hi Greg,

Firstly, I wish you will have a great and happy retiring life in Texas with your family.

Secondly, I wish you keep good healthy and continue to pursue your lovely and interesting hobby "travel around the world".

Thirdly, Being the good friend for so many years, I definitely will miss you a lot and hopefully keep in touch afterward.

I am looking forward to seeing you next week, as I discussed with Jiang Liu today.


Take care!

Weiqing

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9/4/2020

Thank you, Weiqing! 

Your messages for my retirement are better than anything else. Jiang called me this afternoon about a possible party. Because of the COVID-19 condition, it is not a very good way to say goodbye. He agreed with me not to have any gathering at this time. After the pandemic we can meet anywhere, in NYC or in Houston. Thank you all for the kind thoughts!

Let's keep in touch, and be well & safe,

Greg

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Sept. 6, 2020

Mr. Gao congratulations!  Go now and enjoy your family. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you.

God bless.

Jehanne Black (Jay)

大家笑一笑, philosophy; Happy New Year!!

Monday, January 30, 2017 8:00 PM
From: Chan, Michelle
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 4:49 PM
Subject: 大家笑一笑, philosophy; Happy New Year!!

 
十年前出去吃飯，基本都是付現金。
> 五年前出去吃飯，基本都是刷卡。
> 而現在，出去吃飯付款都是掃一掃微信，這説明什麽？ 這説明以後出門撿到錢的概率幾乎為0，😣😣
> 以前不離不棄的叫夫妻😊😊，現在不離不棄的是手機，一機在手，天長地久！機不在手，魂都没有。其實古人早已有預感，並專門出了一個成語：機不可失！😂😂
> 話須如此！
> 但是手機堅決不能再玩了，視力下降的厲害，早上遠遠看見大横幅“李宇春裝B拉”！😬😬
> 走近一看，原来是“李宁春裝8折”！😖😖
>        去飯館吃飯，夾起一塊紅燒肉發現好多毛，很認真的一根一根地拔，等拔乾淨放進嘴裏，奶奶的！是塊羗！......😖😖
>    最丢人的是昨天，老遠看見隣居牽了條藏獒在門口，客氣地打招呼：“哥，買的藏獒啊？” 哥們臉都綠了沒答應，走近一看，原來是嫂子穿着貂皮大衣蹲地下系鞋带呢。😂😂😂
>         保護視力，關愛頸椎，遠離手機！從我做起！請將此幽默笑話放到圈里，讓大家笑一笑。😀😀😀

真是天才翻譯！還押尾韻呢！

《春曉》 

春眠不覺曉， 
sleep sleep in spring night, 

處處聞啼鳥， 
gu gu gu gu birds say hi,

夜來風雨聲， 
hua la la la rains come by,

花落知多少！ 
oh, shit ! flowers all die !!!

看看日本人如何定義18歲和81歲的差別~翻譯原文給大家笑一笑蛤~
"在情海中溺水的是18歲，  在浴缸中溺水的是81歲... "
"在路上飆車爆走的是18, 在路上逆向行駛的是81... "
"18擁有的是脆弱的心靈，   81擁有的是脆弱的骨頭..."
"18很在意偏差值(PR值)，81很在意血壓&血糖值... "
"什麼都還不懂的是18歲  什麼都不記得的是81歲... "
"想去看東京奧運的是18, 想活到東京辦奧運的是81 "

最狠的來了~~~

"不斷找尋自我的是18歲， 總是讓家人到處找的是81歲...  "


As we grow older and wiser we realize a $300 or $30 watch - - - they both tell the same time. 

Whether we carry a $300 or $30 wallet/handbag - - - the amount of money inside is the same. 

Whether we drink a bottle of $300 or $30 or $3 wine - - - the hangover is the same. 

Whether the house we live in is 300 or 3,000 or 30,000 sq. ft. - - - the loneliness is the same. 

And we realize our true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world.

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