If

[Debbie]

<center>If you can start the day without caffeine.

If you can always be cheerful,
ignoring aches and pains.

If you can resist complaining and boring
people with your troubles.

If you can eat the same food every day
and be grateful for it.

If you can understand when your loved
ones are too busy to give you any time

If you can overlook it when those you love
take it out on you when, though no fault
of yours, something goes wrong,

If you can take criticism and blame
without resentment.

If you can ignore a friend's limited education
and never correct him/her.

If you can resist treating a rich friend better
than a poor friend.

If you can face the world without lies
and deceit.

If you can conquer tension without medical
help.

If you can relax without liquor.

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs.

If you can honestly say that deep in your
heart you have no prejudice against race,
religion or politics.

Then, my friend, you are ALMOST
as good as your DOG.</center>

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