A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "Mellowing with Age (sort of)"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I am glad you've returned to FanStory although, I'm not sure I read your work before, but I am glad I caught this one and I'm pretty sure I caught another a while back. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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I am glad you've returned to FanStory although, I'm not sure I read your work before, but I am glad I caught this one and I'm pretty sure I caught another a while back. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Thank you for reviewing!
Comment from Lilly Flowers
First of all, in this day and age it is dangerous to challenge someone on the road or at the market. You never know if you're going to get shot.
I understand exactly how you feel about mellowing. I'm 72 and I simply don't have the energy to be confrontational.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. You have a great sense of humor which shines through. It's probably not politically correct to single out redheads, but just about everything is politically incorrect. Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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First of all, in this day and age it is dangerous to challenge someone on the road or at the market. You never know if you're going to get shot.
I understand exactly how you feel about mellowing. I'm 72 and I simply don't have the energy to be confrontational.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. You have a great sense of humor which shines through. It's probably not politically correct to single out redheads, but just about everything is politically incorrect. Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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You're so right about that, Lilly!! Freedom of speech is a lost entity anymore.
But thank you for this really nice review. My red hair and I appreciate it very much!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I'm glad I'm your friend, Rachelle! It must have been fun back in the day, I really wish I hadn't been such a wimp when I was young. I have all the answers ready now that I wish I'd said when I was continually put down. Now, well I'm much better and will give what I get. I love some of your brilliant replies, and I'm looking forward to learn more for my own comebacks today should it be necessary!!!! No, I don't have any these days. I've inherited my mother's eyes and have started to use them the way she did. Lol. When I was naughty, I knew I would be given BIG telling off when I got home just by looking at her eyes. Lol. I do miss her. Loved this my friend! Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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I'm glad I'm your friend, Rachelle! It must have been fun back in the day, I really wish I hadn't been such a wimp when I was young. I have all the answers ready now that I wish I'd said when I was continually put down. Now, well I'm much better and will give what I get. I love some of your brilliant replies, and I'm looking forward to learn more for my own comebacks today should it be necessary!!!! No, I don't have any these days. I've inherited my mother's eyes and have started to use them the way she did. Lol. When I was naughty, I knew I would be given BIG telling off when I got home just by looking at her eyes. Lol. I do miss her. Loved this my friend! Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Not to worry, Sandra, you've never been anything but warm and gracious, hilarious and fun when we've had our long-distance video schmoozes.
It's so fascinating that many of our fellow members here are singing the same song as you, though: they've held their tongues throughout the years...and now they're done with that! Is it "the times we live in," or is it what happens after X number of years alive on the planet? Fodder for thought and more research and perhaps even a future journal page in A Fly on the Wall.
Thank you for your (not be redundant, but...) warm and gracious review. I always love opening my Reviews inbox and seeing your name. xoxoxo
Comment from Carol Clark2
I enjoyed reading your hilarious red-head responses. Mellowing is good, but I think I'm becoming a teensy bit bolder with age. Welcome back to FS. I look forward to reading more from you. Have a blessed week. Carol
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed reading your hilarious red-head responses. Mellowing is good, but I think I'm becoming a teensy bit bolder with age. Welcome back to FS. I look forward to reading more from you. Have a blessed week. Carol
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Another member said the same thing: she'd been reserved her entire life, and now that she's That Age, she's being less inhibited! It makes me think that, eventually, maybe we all meet in the middle?
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My husband tells me I'm too nice, so I think he's encouraging my boldness.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very well written.
But I'm having a little trouble understanding the issue. What's wrong with any of the red-headed responses? Where's the drama? I see normal expected behavior. A woman flirts with a red-head's husband, she kills the interloper and everyone goes about their business. I don't get the fuss.
(smiley face here)
Best wishes
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Very well written.
But I'm having a little trouble understanding the issue. What's wrong with any of the red-headed responses? Where's the drama? I see normal expected behavior. A woman flirts with a red-head's husband, she kills the interloper and everyone goes about their business. I don't get the fuss.
(smiley face here)
Best wishes
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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I hope to gawd you're on my jury, Wayne.
Thanks for the delightful review!!
Comment from TDLRasmar
Wow, I would be afraid to say anything negative for fear of the wrath of the redhead. I'm not sure I totally understood everything you were saying, but I sure did smile a lot and even let out with a few laughs. I know I'm digging myself in real deep if this wasn't intended to be humorous, and I sure don't want to see the Wrath of the Redhead. Hmmm, sounds like it could be a good Star Trek movie.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Wow, I would be afraid to say anything negative for fear of the wrath of the redhead. I'm not sure I totally understood everything you were saying, but I sure did smile a lot and even let out with a few laughs. I know I'm digging myself in real deep if this wasn't intended to be humorous, and I sure don't want to see the Wrath of the Redhead. Hmmm, sounds like it could be a good Star Trek movie.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Omigawd! This review is the best laugh of my whole day. I promise: no wrath for you!!
If I promise not to get mad, could you please tell me the spots that confused you? I want to be the best writer I possibly can, and you can help me do that. I repeat: I PROMISE not to be mad! : )
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ok I have to do it a little at a time and use copy and paste. First, the sentence, "Today, rather than just my tallest finger, I'll offer you all five digits. " The first time I read it I thought you were offering them in a fist (with image of hot headed red head), but as I read on I realized you meant in a wave, so something like 'show you all five digits with a wave.'
Then again, I'm older than you, and you know how that goes, I'm not as sharp as when I was younger. Sometimes I don't connect the dots like I used to.
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Then there was the "Whoa! Did ya get those from your MOTHER'S side? *haw-haw-haw- haw.*" That one went right over my head. What are we talking about coming from his mother's side?
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Then there is the "served up with slitted eyes and caustic smile. ("Hardly; I'm Jewish.") " Not sure, but is the jewish comment there because of the slitted eyes description? That was my interpretation.
However, the next part, about the hussy, was priceless. I found that very clear and very entertaining.
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No, the Jewish comment was because the woman in line had looked at my hat and taunted me with the question: "Oooh; is that your EASTER BONNET?"
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Right, rather than "giving them the finger," now I wave...because I've mellowed!
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Like I say, sometimes you need to hit me in the head with a 2x4 to get the wheels in my head to start grinding so I can think. Thanks for the explanation
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I'm a teacher. I love to people's wheels turning!!
Comment from lyenochka
Lol! I'm so glad you've come back and are here to share your observations with such wonderful quips and fabulous metaphors. Loved your rocket launched reply to the anemone-fingered lady!
Yes, I do think there is some mellowing (especially after menopause). But for me, who's more introverted and held back so much before, I think I'm a bit more bold than I used to be. Here's to mellowing to better versions of us!
Now, in my sixth decade (Sorry, to bring this up, but since we finished six decades, we're actually in our seventh decade. Yikes!)
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Lol! I'm so glad you've come back and are here to share your observations with such wonderful quips and fabulous metaphors. Loved your rocket launched reply to the anemone-fingered lady!
Yes, I do think there is some mellowing (especially after menopause). But for me, who's more introverted and held back so much before, I think I'm a bit more bold than I used to be. Here's to mellowing to better versions of us!
Now, in my sixth decade (Sorry, to bring this up, but since we finished six decades, we're actually in our seventh decade. Yikes!)
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Eeeek. You're right! (The joke in our house, Helen, is that the reason I do what I do for a living is because all the math it requires is the ability to count to four...and I can do that.)
And I've seen this phenomenon of which you speak, i.e. reserved women becoming pluckier as they age. I guess eventually we all kind of meet in the middle or something!
Anyway, thank you for the really nice, encouraging and helpful review (I'll be changing that math error as soon as I finish this comment...) And, speaking of math, thank you for the sixth star.
xo
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Comment from Tom Horonzy
Second stanza seems disjointed for me. A suggestion...
Mine would read "red heads are dangerous." That would eliminate the duplicitous warning label.
I love 'my tallest finger'
Does the following need a ?mark. It seems to be a statement. (Say something uncouth to me now, like the guy did who was sitting in his parked vehicle, when I was twenty-five?)
"Hardly; I'm Jewish." is humorous. Are there red-headed Jewish women?
I thought all Reds are descendants of Ireland or Iceland. Jewish is a religion. What nationality can be used? idk
In summary, it's a funny chapter and I await the next release.
Meanwhile I have two releases today, if you have the time.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Second stanza seems disjointed for me. A suggestion...
Mine would read "red heads are dangerous." That would eliminate the duplicitous warning label.
I love 'my tallest finger'
Does the following need a ?mark. It seems to be a statement. (Say something uncouth to me now, like the guy did who was sitting in his parked vehicle, when I was twenty-five?)
"Hardly; I'm Jewish." is humorous. Are there red-headed Jewish women?
I thought all Reds are descendants of Ireland or Iceland. Jewish is a religion. What nationality can be used? idk
In summary, it's a funny chapter and I await the next release.
Meanwhile I have two releases today, if you have the time.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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My nationality is German - lots and lots of redheads there. But also, I've read that the descendants of King David are redheads, too!
Thanks for your suggestions and the nice review.
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You're welcome friend. And coule the answer be if you are Jewish you are an Israelite???
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No, I'm thinking Israelites hail from Israel.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed all of your great examples from early on to the
present, Rachelle. You expressed your thought and feelings
well. I could visualize each one--esp the women at the
reception. Your words were descriptive with good flow and
great imagery.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed all of your great examples from early on to the
present, Rachelle. You expressed your thought and feelings
well. I could visualize each one--esp the women at the
reception. Your words were descriptive with good flow and
great imagery.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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Such a terrific, helpful review! I always appreciate that. Thank you, Jan, very much.
Comment from Heather Knight
You can't imagine how much fun I've had reading this. You're great at turning real life into something interesting and pleasurable to read.
I'm turning 58 in September and I haven't reached that mellowing yet. I hope I will one day.
Red hair has always been my favourite. I coloured mine with henna for quite a few years, but I've gone back to brown (which would now be grey if I didn't visit the hairdresser's every fifteen days).
Wonderful post. I'm glad I didn't skip it.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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You can't imagine how much fun I've had reading this. You're great at turning real life into something interesting and pleasurable to read.
I'm turning 58 in September and I haven't reached that mellowing yet. I hope I will one day.
Red hair has always been my favourite. I coloured mine with henna for quite a few years, but I've gone back to brown (which would now be grey if I didn't visit the hairdresser's every fifteen days).
Wonderful post. I'm glad I didn't skip it.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
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I'm glad you didn't skip it, too!!
Thanks for the enthusiastic review, full, as all of yours are, of warmth and positive reinforcement.
In the mellowing department, you've got plenty of time before that kicks in; not to worry!! xo
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Thanks for your encouraging words. I kind of need them right now.
I haven't been my usual self for some time now.
I hope one day I'll wake up and the nicer, happier side of me will suddenly turn up.x
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Sometimes, Sweet Heather, all it takes is putting one foot--or, if you're at the computer, one finger--in front of the other and making yourself keep going. As my husband loves to say, "Be a bulldozer!!" I'm pulling for you!! xo
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Thanks so much, Rachelle. I love the bulldozer metaphor.
My life is as perfect as life can be at the moment. I have a great family, a job I love...
Of course, like anybody, there are little things that worry me, but that's only human.
Now I only have to go into my sunny side up mode. ;)
Have a great day. x
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There you go. Always. Choose. Joy. xo
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You're so sweet. And from what I can see in your profile picture also very elegant and pretty.x
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Ohhh, you are my new BFF!!!
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LOL!
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I was brought up to compliment people when I saw something I liked and to shut up when I didn't. Which I think is excellent advice. Why hurt somebody's feelings just because?
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I'm like you with the first part--complimenting people when I see something lovely. But you're a way better human being than I on part II. When someone deliberately says or does something to irk or insult me, my motto becomes, "I'm now going to make this a REALLY memorable day for you...and probably not in a way you'll like." Maybe, with more time under my belt, Heather, I can adapt a WWHKD method of behavior. [What Would Heather Knight Do...] xo