The Palisadian-Post presents an homage to Will Rogers’ column, “Will Rogers Says,” with a column by Palisadian Jimmy Dunne—on life in the “greatest town in America.”

Here are a few questions to kick around.

I’m picturing you’re with three of your favorite couples—all cozy in your favorite restaurant.

Just poured a drink. This could be something fun to do.

Could be fun with your book club, your brothers or sisters—or your moms and dads.

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Your First Pick

Let’s say you’re dead.

All the people you’ve loved the most in your life that have gone before you—they’re all in one big room.

All smiling across the room at you.

Who are you going to go up to and give a big hug to …

First?

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The One-Yard Line

You’ve got one day to live.

You’re in your hospital room. It’s a lovely room.

You’d love to say goodbye to all the people you love the most.

Rats.

That witch in the hospital is only letting one come into your room that final day.

Who do you pick?

(P.S. If you’re doing this quiz with your wife, probably not a good idea to answer “my college girlfriend.”)

What if the hospital lets two people in? Who’s next in line?

How about if they let in three?

Four?

Five?

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The Envelope

Lucky you.

You get to go back in time—and give the 10-year-old you an envelope.

In the envelope, you get to write three words.

That’s it.

Three words.

Any advice you want. Something you know now—that you want to tip off the 10-year-old you.

What would the three words be?

Maybe three words of advice on how to live life?

Three words about someone to stay clear of in the future? Somebody you dated that was a nightmare? A friend that you wish you had never met?

About a job—or a career move you made—to not repeat?

A bad habit not to do in your life?

Stock market tips? (Maybe three words like … Amazon. Apple. Microsoft.)

What three words would you leave in the envelope for the 10-year-old you?

Jimmy Dunne is a modern-day Renaissance Man; a hit songwriter (28 million hit records), screenwriter/producer of hit television series, award-winning author, an entrepreneur—and a Palisadian “Citizen of the Year.” You can reach him at j@jimmydunne.com or jimmydunne.substack.com.