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by paranoia is just fine on January 17th, 2008
I don't think so.
by socrateswasfat on January 17th, 2008
or could it have been that it is PRE-SENT to us from a "higher authority"
by royal77 says hello friend on January 17th, 2008
Hey, that's a thought. I had not thought about it that way. Maybe that's the reason.
by sawdustissexy on January 17th, 2008
The present is all that exists. The past is our memory and the future our imagination. The present is the entire universe in flux, and we are part of the universe that is aware of itself. You and I are the same in that respect. We are one.
by VSPrasad on January 17th, 2008
currently happening: taking place or existing now
[13th century. Via French< Latin praesent-, present participle of praeesse "be in front of" < esse "be"]
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861737156
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin praesent-, praesens, from present participle of praeesse to be before one, from prae- pre- + esse to be
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on January 17th, 2008
No, but I really like that sentiment..Ever since I almost died I treat each new day as a gift. It really makes a difference in how you view and live your life.
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Im sorry :(
by Butterfly69870 on January 17th, 2008