Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” —Hunter S. Thompson
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” ”

Hunter S. Thompson Journalist, author

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Jim Woodworth from California MARCH 6, 2020
My thinking exactly.
Anonymous MARCH 6, 2020
Love it!
Sally from Tx MARCH 6, 2020
This reminds me of the best friend I ever had!!! I can see her entering Heaven this way!!!

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