"The first depiction of a parachute was created by Da Vinci way back in 1485. The first parachute jump was made by Frenchman Andre-Jacques Garnerin (late 18th century) from 3,200 feet in a hydrogen balloon above Paris".
You told me this, Germaine, as we attempted our first parachute jump. The small plane was on auto-pilot as your friend helped us prepare for the jump.
You shoved me out before I was aware of your deceit. I forgot how to open the parachute in my panic.
But the universe is just. I heard the plane sputter.
And crash upon the mountainside.
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Novel Allen
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
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😱 was it an accident? Did you do something to the plane?
Yikes! ✈️ Never flying with you! 😁