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marnie's avatar

Made me wish I drank bourbon! Wonderful and witty and wise!

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Bob Cotten's avatar

Thank you, Marnie. As an aside, whisky was invented in Scotland, gin was invented in Holland, brandy was invented in the Netherlands, Rum in Jamaica and Vodka in Russia but bourbon was born in the Appalachian wilderness right here in America and Mark Twain was nothing if not a patriot and I feel obliged to follow his example. But not reluctantly. Bob

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Tom Kopel's avatar

Hello Bob:

What did Mark think about:

1. Dogs

2. European aristocrats

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Bob Cotten's avatar

He was especially fond of terriers and was baffled by German male nobles who engaged in fencing in order to receive large cuts across their faces so that the resulting scars were evidence of their class.

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andrea dasha reich's avatar

You are a amazing writer as always

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Bob Cotten's avatar

Thanks, Andrea and I'm honored to hear from you. Mention me to Chuck and let us know how you're doing.

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Anne M Flynn's avatar

Great !!!

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Bob Cotten's avatar

Thanks, Anne. You're a boost to my morale!

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