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I used to be dragged to these

Richard Day — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:47:04 +0000

In reply to I swear that I witnessed no

I used to be dragged to these things in my younger days.

I swear I never laughed more that I did when I went to a reception and witnessed mean people all pissed off. hahahahahah

Maybe because the grandparents were all in my age group and they all had weathered good and bad times over the decades; there just was not enough energy for meanness or revenge or bad feelings.

Anyway, this was an event I really appreciated.

I swear that I witnessed no

artappraiser — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:25:47 +0000

In reply to Thank you Mike! Nice of you

I swear that I witnessed no animosity at this function.

You are extra blessed, then! It was good to hear of a wedding where everything was truly so happy. In my experience, too often after the bride and groom have disappeared and the many libations have had their effect, old family grudges start bubbling....

I know you like movies. This

trkingmomoe — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:57:26 +0000

In reply to Oh Ramona, you could feel the

I know you like movies. This is a Hallmark movie from 2010. You can find it on the internet. You will like this. It really ties in with the young lady you met. Here is the trailer to the movie.

The oldest one is in his

trkingmomoe — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:17:39 +0000

In reply to I would hope that the younger

The oldest one is in his third year of college. He gets his AA in December. He starts to University of South Florida in Jan. The 10 year old thought he was kicked out of gifted but it turned out that they didn't hire a teacher this year. Florida keeps cutting public education. They are doing fine.

I would hope that the younger

Richard Day — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:49:08 +0000

In reply to I know what it is like to be

I would hope that the younger among us would somehow prevail.

From all you have written, I came to the conclusion that you took up the burden of helping your family.

How is that grandson of yours, by the way, who is intrigued by real history?

I hope he keeps asking questions.

It is only by asking questions that we ever get anywhere!

Thank you Mike! Nice of you

Richard Day — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:17:21 +0000

In reply to Congrats, Dick! Thanks for

Thank you Mike!

Nice of you to take the time to read my stuff.

I swear that I witnessed no animosity at this function.

A little different from my memories going back several decades!

Congrats, Dick! Thanks for

Michael Wolraich — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:46:35 +0000

In reply to THE WEDDING

Congrats, Dick! Thanks for this lovely piece.

I know what it is like to be

trkingmomoe — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 08:09:13 +0000

In reply to THE WEDDING

I know what it is like to be embarrassed to be somewhere around relatives. I am not crying but a little wet in the eyes for you. I was feeling your discomfort. It is like riding a bike, you never forget how it feels. I learned as a child to keep my tears private. It is ok to cry at weddings of your kids. Non of my kids had weddings. Here in Florida you can have a Noterary marry you. So I didn't get to do any crying or fussing about.

You see more of the reality of our society then most of your family because of your experiences. That is why you get angry. It would never dawn on some people to have empathy for her for being so young and having to work so hard to support her kids. Yes, things will get better for her because her generation is going to change it so it will.

I've missed you, Richard.

Ramona — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:45:00 +0000

In reply to You know Smith, Ramona says

I've missed you, Richard. And I love weddings. And kids who bring everybody together.

I hate it that 20-year-olds with two kids have to work 70 hours a week in order to keep those kids fed, happy and safe.

I hate that way more than "I cried like an old woman". But surely you must understand why I had to comment. Even though I love what you write. And you're pretty funny. And you're a grandpa any little Noela would love.

You know Smith, Ramona says

Richard Day — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:02:19 +0000

In reply to A beautiful piece, DD. I

You know Smith, Ramona says that the women eventually get all cried out! hahahaha

See, I am crying right now. hahahah

SOMEBODY CARES!

That is the phrase that just keeps on keepin on for some reason.

I cannot keep it out of my head.

See--all that comes to mind are cliches.

hahahahahah