Where Did He Go?

by Eric Harr on February 25, 2013

Hello everyone:

Of course, you’re wondering: “What happened? Where did that man go?”

I found my life’s calling and went here:

http://makeastand.com

When you discover your calling, you leave everything behind and pursue it with everything you’ve got, right?

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams; live the life you’ve imagined!”

So I am. Please join me.

E.

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