Honestly read this under the "Education\u201d section of a resume:<\/p>\n
\nCompleted Kindergarten on through 12th grade<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I think that is rather funny. I guess the old axiom that the longest journey starts with the first step is true. Education starts with successfully completing kindergarten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Honestly read this under the "Education\u201d section of a resume: Completed Kindergarten on through 12th grade I think that is rather funny. I guess the old axiom that the longest journey starts with the first step is true. 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