Comment from babylonia

Excellent

jan,
this is hilarious. i love the idea of the one bedromm place. that would definitely cut into a relationship. made me smile. made me giggle. made me shake my head. i am still getting the picture here.
easy to read and follow. no spaggies do i see. imagery is excellent. keep up the good work~
good luck~
love,
barbara

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

barbara, I'm beginning to think I'm providing comic relief for you in 2009 but that's just fine. :>) love, jan

reply by babylonia on 11-Jan-2009

jan,
better to make me laugh than cry. i really appreciate you.
love,
barbara

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

I just know you had fun writing this. I think most of us who write have a little bit of columnist in their blood. Your advice was well-put and very funny. Best of luck in the contest, Dotsy. Blessings, Linda

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, Linda. I can't tell you how many times my therapist used to tell me to be careful how I connected the dots so that had to be my name. love, jan

Comment from lizperkins

Excellent

This prompt has created a plethera of delightful solutions to this poor guys dilemma. It amazes me how many differing takes and ideas everyone has come up with. Yours was a nice bit of advice. EL

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, EL. love, jan

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Fabulous fun!
Your response to Helpless in Harrisburg is clever and unique. I really enjoyed how you 'investigated' the area and found the area was one bedroom apartments. LOL

'get yourself some eyeglasses before you make a spectacle of yourself' - Exceptional! I love the play on words. LOL

Great entry, Jan. The artwork fits nicely.
~Nic

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

Nic, this was an especially fun write. thanks. love, jan

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Yes with this problem there is so much to be taken into consideration I agree you have done well giving a very thoughtful answer and choices to be considered in this case well done regards Fuller

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, Fuller. while I do think too many people jump to the cheating conclusion before they should, this was purely written for fun. It it makes some people think, also, that's just cherry on the icing. love, jan

Comment from redrider6612

Excellent

This really made me laugh. I love how you turned the tables on the complainer. The steam roller bit was hilarious! I think you have a real contender here. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, redrider6612. this was a truly fun piece to write. love, jan

Comment from AlvinTEthington

Excellent

A very amusing work. I like all the assumptions the advice columnist makes-they are quiet amusing. Nice how the man thinks he is helpless yet he has brought on his own misery. Good work.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, Alvin. My intent was to poke a little fun at the whole thing. glad you saw that. love, jan

Comment from DrCarter2001

Excellent

Hahahah! Excellent job! Everything, from the name you chose to the conclusion was just hysterical. I could see this being printed in an advice column and could hear the clear sarcastic tone throughout. A great contest entry, good luck!

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

thanks, DrCarter2001.I wrote this purely for fun when I saw there was a couple of slots left open. love, jan

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I love the somewhat creative explanations you come up with for what at first seems so obvious - mom is in bed with them - how sad!! the new hair style is the poodle - I suppose the darned poodle is in bed with all of them too! LOL

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009

of course, the bitch (female poodle) is in bed with them. what else would you expect? LOL! love, jan