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To: Gauguin who wrote (22196)	4/17/1999 6:25:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 71178

I used to call them something mean, I used to call them "Stupids." I'd tell myself, "you can't expect anything better from him, he's a Stupid." When I read your post, I had to wrack my brain to remember that, I knew it was something, but I don't seem to do it anymore. Maybe I am getting nicer, or maybe I am just kinda getting worn out. Ugly things amaze me. I go shopping, and it's so hard to find nice things, but the stores are crowded with shelves full of ugly, cheap, poorly made stuff. Stupid. And the groceries and restaurants are full of nasty food that won't nourish anyone. Stupid. And the bookstores are full of worthless books, and ugly music. Stupid. Stuff like that. I know people don't do it on purpose. I know they do the best they can. I know they don't see, they can't hear, they don't taste, they can't touch, or smell, or they wouldn't do it like they do. It's such a waste. So, I cherish the people whose eyes are open, whose ears are open, whose senses are in full, working order. More than mine, many of them. Who make beautiful things. I can at least appreciate what they do. Like you, you silly Gaugie. You make me smile.

To: Gauguin who wrote (22196)	4/17/1999 6:33:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

My husband e-mailed me this, thought you might get a kick out of it. WHAT A TAX RETURN! - Submitted by Don Ferris ____________________________________ There was a man who computed his taxes for 1998 and discovered that he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my 1998 Tax Return & payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. In the article, you will see that the Pentagon is paying $171.50 for hammers and NASA has paid $600.00 for a toilet seat. Please find enclosed four toilet seats (value $2400) and six hammers (value $1029). This brings my total payment to $3429.00. Please note the overpayment of $22.00 and apply it to the "Presidential Election Fund," as noted on my return. Might I suggest you the send the above mentioned fund a "1.5 inch screw." (See attached article...HUD paid $22.00 for a 1.5 inch Phillips Head Screw.) It has been a pleasure to pay my tax bill this year, and I look forward to paying it again next year. Sincerely, A satisfied taxpayer