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safeinOhio

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8. I would not send it.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Nov 18, 2019, 04:02 AM

Nov 2019

That is his choice, not yours. I like the idea of a card a Xmas and leave it at that. I'm an atheist, but think redemption doesn't have to be a religious concept. I think everyone can change, for better or worse. So, I keep an opening for everyone.
I'm 70 with an older brother and his two kids my only blood relatives. I see him once every couple of years and stay in contact. His wife died a few years ago and now he calls me every week. One thing in life you can always count on is that nothing ever stays the same.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 OP

No. Don't cut ties, don't burn the proverbial bridges question everything Nov 2019 #1

I agree with this! 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #2

Trump is not samplegirl Nov 2019 #3

I have the same thing CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #5

If you have any assets, leave him one hundred dollars in your will. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #6

I actually doubt that a brother is entitled to any sort of inheritance, although I could easily be PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #7

I would not send it. safeinOhio Nov 2019 #8

Yes, send a card at Christmas, but ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2019 #9