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appalachiablue

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8. Your work is valuable despite what greedheads consider important, money. Tx for posting. People in

Reply to oberle (Reply #7)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 03:18 PM

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non profit work are essential. We need a country with workers engaged in social work, education, arts and sciences and involved in books, art, music and culture to help enrich societies so we're not mere animals. Good for you in all that you do.

(I had to deal with a few business focused greedheads who would dig at people who work in non profits. I have a low tolerance for that bunk and didn't put up with it).

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While the current occupant of the White House and family members are raking billions into their pockets question everything Mar 2026 #4

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I'm 78 and still working oberle Sunday #7

Your work is valuable despite what greedheads consider important, money. Tx for posting. People in appalachiablue Sunday #8