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A Little Bent, Never Broken<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We lean sometimes,<br \/>\nBut remain upright.<br \/>\nResilience is just flexibility<br \/>\nWith history.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>12. The Art of Getting There Eventually<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Arrival is sweet,<br \/>\nNo matter the pace.<br \/>\nThe Codger Way:<br \/>\nSoon enough, and perfectly timed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>13. Laughing Through the Rust<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If metal can gleam again,<br \/>\nSo can we.<br \/>\nA chuckle is polish<br \/>\nFor the spirit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>14. Soft Hands, Fierce Spirit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Gentle touches,<br \/>\nPowerful intentions.<br \/>\nCodgers wield kindness<br \/>\nLike a blade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>15. Stubborn in All the Right Ways<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Not obstinate\u2014<br \/>\nDedicated.<br \/>\nNot rigid\u2014<br \/>\nResolved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>16. Codger Weather Report<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s forecast:<br \/>\nSunny with a chance of naps.<br \/>\nConfidence: 100%.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>17. Standing in the Doorway of the Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One foot in dreams,<br \/>\nOne in waking.<br \/>\nTake your time\u2014<br \/>\nBoth worlds belong to you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>18. A Life Measured in Small Victories<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A button fastened.<br \/>\nA laugh shared.<br \/>\nA pain endured.<br \/>\nThese are triumphs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>9. The Quiet Fire Inside No roaring needed. A low, steady glow Warms the whole room If you let it. &nbsp; 10. The Codger\u2019s Steady Drumbeat Not fast, Not fancy. Just steady. Just true. &nbsp; 11. A Little Bent, Never Broken We lean sometimes, But remain upright. 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