Haha, I quite agree! I must admit that my interest is basically theoretical – I love reading (hearing) about research into the human mind – rather than as a potential practitioner of self-control. Even my purchase of the audiobook was entirely on impulse (hey, it was deal of the day, so why not??)
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Sandra Rude
Love that russet brown! But you can keep the self control. At my age, I figure I’ve earned the right to overdo whatever I please. See you at CW?
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Haha, I quite agree! I must admit that my interest is basically theoretical – I love reading (hearing) about research into the human mind – rather than as a potential practitioner of self-control. Even my purchase of the audiobook was entirely on impulse (hey, it was deal of the day, so why not??)