A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "On Thanksgiving Traditions "A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from Rikki66
Your husbands family sound wonderful and you are magnificent for giving them the Thanksgiving they love. Are the innards kosher? The duct tape is okay the opera is a bit much. Good Story.
Rikki:)
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Your husbands family sound wonderful and you are magnificent for giving them the Thanksgiving they love. Are the innards kosher? The duct tape is okay the opera is a bit much. Good Story.
Rikki:)
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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If the turkey is kosher, then so are in innards. We Jews LOVE chopped liver, after all!
But, Rikki, it's the opera that seals my Black Friday deal! If it were just the duct tape, he could wait me out!
Finally, the nice thing about doing Thanksgiving the way we do is that I rather than spending the day in the kitchen, I get to spend it with my guests. Win/win!
xo
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I may try that this year.
Rikki:xo
Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!! Oh, yeah, gotta love those Thanxgiving 'traditions', yeah?! Oh my goodness...save us all! ;) ;) Is your husband, by chance, from the South because there's a whole lotta folks around here that do that same thing...!! ;) Shhhhh, tell him he can order a whole 'liver meal' at any of the fried chicken chains and at most restaurants!! :) ;) Thanx for the smile today, Lady Rachelle -- much appreciated! ;) ;) Yvette :)
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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LOL!! Oh, yeah, gotta love those Thanxgiving 'traditions', yeah?! Oh my goodness...save us all! ;) ;) Is your husband, by chance, from the South because there's a whole lotta folks around here that do that same thing...!! ;) Shhhhh, tell him he can order a whole 'liver meal' at any of the fried chicken chains and at most restaurants!! :) ;) Thanx for the smile today, Lady Rachelle -- much appreciated! ;) ;) Yvette :)
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Nope, he's a Yankee born and bred, so he has NO EXCUSE for such bizarre behavior! I made beef liver and onions just last night for dinner. (no heart or giblets involved, however!! Though I certainly WILL pass along that info about Guts Meals offered at chicken places!! You may just have enhanced my husband's life in the biggest way, Yvette. Thanks, in advance! xo)
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Rachelle. I have to say, dining on the little organ packets leaves me cold. If that stuff is inside the turkey, there is no need for me to see it...or taste it. My favorite part is the "relaxing" line in the third paragraph. "The Fantasy" section sounds great. (Let me know when it happens). I liked the story.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Hi Rachelle. I have to say, dining on the little organ packets leaves me cold. If that stuff is inside the turkey, there is no need for me to see it...or taste it. My favorite part is the "relaxing" line in the third paragraph. "The Fantasy" section sounds great. (Let me know when it happens). I liked the story.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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I love this review. And I'll give you a call. Tell your wife to be packed and ready for next Thanksgiving!! xo
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Comment from damommy
Hahahaha. I like the difference in your fantasy and reality. Duct taping him to his chair seems like a fair punishment. But, oh, if only we could be in the fantasy.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Hahahaha. I like the difference in your fantasy and reality. Duct taping him to his chair seems like a fair punishment. But, oh, if only we could be in the fantasy.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Thank you for understanding so perfectly well, damommy!! I knew I could count on you! xo
Comment from JudyE
I think I should do 'fantasy' and 'real' versions of some of my life stories. lol
Just one small glitch: 'I am a world-renown writer and media mogul' - should be 'world-renowned writer'.
Best wishes
Judy
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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I think I should do 'fantasy' and 'real' versions of some of my life stories. lol
Just one small glitch: 'I am a world-renown writer and media mogul' - should be 'world-renowned writer'.
Best wishes
Judy
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Yes! You're right. Thank you for catching that.
Comment from MissMerri
Hahahaha! This is not only exceptionally well written and fantastically amusing, but it is also so relatable. Who does not have a similar tale about Thanksgiving Day with relatives? I especially identified with the parts about cleaning out the turkey and then doing dishes for an hour and a half while others relax. ;") You have such a neat way of describing your activities that makes them come vividly to life, and you are a careful editor, with almost never a typo or error of any kind. You deserve "exceptionals" all the time.
I loved this chapter. Thanks for sharing. MM
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Hahahaha! This is not only exceptionally well written and fantastically amusing, but it is also so relatable. Who does not have a similar tale about Thanksgiving Day with relatives? I especially identified with the parts about cleaning out the turkey and then doing dishes for an hour and a half while others relax. ;") You have such a neat way of describing your activities that makes them come vividly to life, and you are a careful editor, with almost never a typo or error of any kind. You deserve "exceptionals" all the time.
I loved this chapter. Thanks for sharing. MM
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Now do you see why I've missed you so much??!! Thank you for this absolutely wonderful review! xo
Comment from LisaMay
Oh I do like your fantasy. I'll meet you in Hawaii!!
Your reality is a laugh... I like your husband; we'd get on fine eating leftovers and turkey gibblets... but I WOULD help you clean up.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Oh I do like your fantasy. I'll meet you in Hawaii!!
Your reality is a laugh... I like your husband; we'd get on fine eating leftovers and turkey gibblets... but I WOULD help you clean up.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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He actually would, too, but the truth of the matter is, I actually love doing dishes (ah, that warm, soapy water!) and cleaning up (ah! the duckies all back in a row). It's his "Thanksgiving is so RELAXING" I could do without.
And yes, Hawaii next Thanksgiving. (though you already live in paradise, so it might be so ho-hum for you...)
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Ho hum is fine in good company, just like paradise might not be in disagreeable company.
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Oh my! You're all kinds of philosophically spot-on this morning!! xo
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It's my night-time pre-bedtime philosophy. I do get mellow sometimes.
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That must mean it's going on 4 a.m?
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Not yet... only 12.30 but I need to do some reviewing to get $$$ to post another item.
Comment from Patty Palmer
Your post is delightful! There was something to smile at every turn. Your amusing character made your writing flow so easily when being read aloud. So, I don't see any flaws. God bless!
Patty
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Your post is delightful! There was something to smile at every turn. Your amusing character made your writing flow so easily when being read aloud. So, I don't see any flaws. God bless!
Patty
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Thank you. (And btw, I'M my amusing character!) Thanks for the terrific review. xo
Comment from rama devi
Hilarious wit, dear, juxtaposing the fantasy and reality. Good satire on 'relaxing' Indeed...for him. Ahem ahem.
Excellent voicing, pacing and descriptive detail. You pull the reader into you POV deftly. I've gotten used to your 'unique' dash style, permissible on FS --- though I would not recommend it in a printed book. LOL
Even though I'm vegetarian, I enjoyed this write because your writing is ever-entertaining. Bravo.
Also, extra applause for incorporating alliteration here:
frizzy ponytail, ratty sweats, and a full frontal
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Hilarious wit, dear, juxtaposing the fantasy and reality. Good satire on 'relaxing' Indeed...for him. Ahem ahem.
Excellent voicing, pacing and descriptive detail. You pull the reader into you POV deftly. I've gotten used to your 'unique' dash style, permissible on FS --- though I would not recommend it in a printed book. LOL
Even though I'm vegetarian, I enjoyed this write because your writing is ever-entertaining. Bravo.
Also, extra applause for incorporating alliteration here:
frizzy ponytail, ratty sweats, and a full frontal
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 06-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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It's like Thanksgiving, itself, Rama --a verbal smorgasbord!
Thanks for the positive reinforcement. xo
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xxoo :-)))
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Sounds great. What time should I be there? Have your husband fry up an extra helping of livers. He can have the other organs. You start the party. I'll bring the fun.
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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019
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Sounds great. What time should I be there? Have your husband fry up an extra helping of livers. He can have the other organs. You start the party. I'll bring the fun.
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Comment Written 06-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019
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Deal! Next Thanksgiving I'll expect you. xo