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The Bench

A neighbour gets up a petition

16 total reviews 
Comment from jmdg1954
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I think we all know a "Michelle" one way or another.
You provided us with a viable rant, short and sweet.
A rant is a rant no matter how many words.

Best of luck in the contest...
John

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Thank you very much.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This rant, The Bench, is well-issued to clear the air about busybodies like Michelle who make getting positive improvements impossible because of her fear of life.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you for your support.
Comment from BethShelby
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I can't believe the City Council would believe a bench would cause drug dealers. I sure they could care less if there was a bench or not if there was a market for drugs. This is good rant. The contest rules say the end of the rant should say "Now I feel better."

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you for your supportive review. I know I disobeyed the rules.
reply by BethShelby on 05-Mar-2023
    You can alway add that line until the contest deadline passes.
Comment from BethShelby
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I can't believe the City Council would believe a bench would cause drug dealers. I sure they could care less if there was a bench or not if there was a market for drugs. This is good rant. The contest rules say the end of the rant should say "Now I feel better."

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Michelle must have been very persuasive.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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You could have entered this one in the 'Neighbor from Hell' contest. Well done!
A big drug problem in your courtyard, is there? Why doesn't Michelle petition to ban the corner altogether, just do away with the corner?
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    I have since moved so it is not my problem. Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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This is a good rant. If the tenants used the bench, the drug dealers wouldn't want to be watched or be there at all. So sad that it was vetoed. Best of luck in the rant contest.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Her reason sounded really bad, Patricia. You did a great
job with your contest entry. I enjoyed reading it. I would
agree a bench was a great idea.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you very much.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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I'm sorry to read the bench was vetoed. I lived in an apartment that had two benches facing each other in the courtyard. It was lovely on summer evenings. Neighbors would come out and sit and chat with one another.

I understand the reason for your rant, and it is clearly written. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Mary Shifman
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There always seems to be someone who wants to stir up trouble over for no good reason. The courtyard sounds like a lovely place for a bench. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you very much.
reply by Mary Shifman on 08-Mar-2023
    You are welcome.
Comment from Marienkiefer
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A very interesting story of how some may use power or influence for self-interest or to further selfish pursuits. On the other hand, others can see how to expand to new horizons and build on the positive.
A great reflection on human nature.
Enjoyable read.
My best wishes.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
    Thank you for your thoughtful review.