Hitting a wall
My scheming backfired.26 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
I loved the latest post so much that I went to your profile to read this .I loved it, Mary .It is simply superb.. It was so funny .I understand your husband's fear after his sister's death .
The post is so real to life .
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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I loved the latest post so much that I went to your profile to read this .I loved it, Mary .It is simply superb.. It was so funny .I understand your husband's fear after his sister's death .
The post is so real to life .
Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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Thank you for your kind words and review. I am truly honored by the six stars.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
You certainly write a story with flair and fun. I really enjoyed it. I would ask him which one does he want to do? Vacuum every day, or mow once a week? You might also try the local churches, they usually know who could use extra money. Food for thought, Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2023
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You certainly write a story with flair and fun. I really enjoyed it. I would ask him which one does he want to do? Vacuum every day, or mow once a week? You might also try the local churches, they usually know who could use extra money. Food for thought, Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2023
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Thank you Karen for your review and suggestions. I appreciate your comments.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
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U R welcome
Comment from F. William Lester
I hope things are working out with your Harvey. I'm a couple of years older than him and find myself struggling at times to be motivated. I feel his pain. But I also find having a routine keeps me motivated and moving. I'm not judging your husband as I'm also a master procrastinator, needing an occasional "nudging" from my wife. I appreciate your patience and hope he will find a way around his wall. Thanks for sharing this and stay well.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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I hope things are working out with your Harvey. I'm a couple of years older than him and find myself struggling at times to be motivated. I feel his pain. But I also find having a routine keeps me motivated and moving. I'm not judging your husband as I'm also a master procrastinator, needing an occasional "nudging" from my wife. I appreciate your patience and hope he will find a way around his wall. Thanks for sharing this and stay well.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review and kind words. I am getting him out every day for walks to keep him moving.
Best wishes,
Mary
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My pleasure. Best to both of you.
Comment from Lisasview
Oh gosh this is awful.
We are both 75 years old and all though in excellent health and very fit we would never push a lawn mower.
Being depressed must be the problem... Have you gone on walks with your husband... Just moving around might help.
As far as the lawn goes you need to find someone that you pay to come every two weeks... What about your neighbours guy?
I wish you the best of luck...
Lisasview
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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Oh gosh this is awful.
We are both 75 years old and all though in excellent health and very fit we would never push a lawn mower.
Being depressed must be the problem... Have you gone on walks with your husband... Just moving around might help.
As far as the lawn goes you need to find someone that you pay to come every two weeks... What about your neighbours guy?
I wish you the best of luck...
Lisasview
Comment Written 29-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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Thank you Lisaview. We have discovered a place near us that is perfect for walking. If the humidity is not to high, we go walking there. As the weather turns more fall-like, we will go there everyday.
The average age of my neighbors is 75. Thank you for your review and kind thoughts.
Mary
Comment from LJbutterfly
This was quite an interesting story that proves 'when you want something done right, get a woman.' Mowing a lawn is hard work. I tried it once. My body ached for the rest of the week. My husband took on the task, but we live in Florida with 90 degree temperatures. He couldn't keep it up. We pay a monthly fee to have a guy do it for us.
I enjoyed reading your well written story, and appreciate the large font. My older eyes could read easily.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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This was quite an interesting story that proves 'when you want something done right, get a woman.' Mowing a lawn is hard work. I tried it once. My body ached for the rest of the week. My husband took on the task, but we live in Florida with 90 degree temperatures. He couldn't keep it up. We pay a monthly fee to have a guy do it for us.
I enjoyed reading your well written story, and appreciate the large font. My older eyes could read easily.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
My very best wishes,
Mary
Comment from karenina
Oh my good gravy Marie, you've had me in stitches since line one! I'm particularly partial to:
"I am now mowing the lawn, pushing that beast around the yard. (The lawnmower, not Harvey.)"
LOL. It IS a jungle out there! Not referring to your lawn but to the many scams that researching a service can be relied upon to separate us from our money.
I don't feel half as bad about no longer having a house of my own. This Landscaping Service was fifteen workers paid by the landlords of our 70-unit apartment complex.
(On occasion I even open my door and offer them an icy bottle of water!)
Oh my.
It's tough growing old(er)...
I'm 69 going on "holy cow it's all over."
It's freaking me out!
Great writing!
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Oh my good gravy Marie, you've had me in stitches since line one! I'm particularly partial to:
"I am now mowing the lawn, pushing that beast around the yard. (The lawnmower, not Harvey.)"
LOL. It IS a jungle out there! Not referring to your lawn but to the many scams that researching a service can be relied upon to separate us from our money.
I don't feel half as bad about no longer having a house of my own. This Landscaping Service was fifteen workers paid by the landlords of our 70-unit apartment complex.
(On occasion I even open my door and offer them an icy bottle of water!)
Oh my.
It's tough growing old(er)...
I'm 69 going on "holy cow it's all over."
It's freaking me out!
Great writing!
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Thank you Karenina, I appreciate your review. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
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Such fun! I was laughing out loud!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I feel worried for you. Instead of you working on everything yourself and having to be the one to take care of your home and property while your husband just lays there, just leave him. Any man that would disrespect you like that, causing you to be embarrassed in front of neighbors, for one thing, is most likely doing other things to disrespect you as well. You're an excellent writer and a strong women. You don't need to make excuses for him 75 isn't the end. My Dad lived to 100 and mowed his lawn until he was 90. You are better than this. I mean it. Be well and best wishes!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2023
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I feel worried for you. Instead of you working on everything yourself and having to be the one to take care of your home and property while your husband just lays there, just leave him. Any man that would disrespect you like that, causing you to be embarrassed in front of neighbors, for one thing, is most likely doing other things to disrespect you as well. You're an excellent writer and a strong women. You don't need to make excuses for him 75 isn't the end. My Dad lived to 100 and mowed his lawn until he was 90. You are better than this. I mean it. Be well and best wishes!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review and interest.
Harvey is far from lazy. He is going through what I see as fear of losing me. He has Asperger's . A very mild autism which means he social awkward. I make most of the decisions because it can be agonizing waiting for him to decide. I have done all the driving for years. At the moment I can not talk to him about the future.
Mary
Comment from jmdg1954
Well that is good news-
A physical found no issues for a 75-year-old guy...
It makes sense about the change of moods after the passing of his sister.
Given time, maybe he'll come around. Just watch out for those unscrupulous business jerks who try to take advantage... oh by the way, I'm 68 and right behind you.
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Well that is good news-
A physical found no issues for a 75-year-old guy...
It makes sense about the change of moods after the passing of his sister.
Given time, maybe he'll come around. Just watch out for those unscrupulous business jerks who try to take advantage... oh by the way, I'm 68 and right behind you.
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Thank you John, I appreciate your review and kind comments.
My best wishes,
Mary
Comment from w.j.debi
It sounds like you've picked up some extra duties since hubby is having a hard time. Hopefully, he will feel better soon and get back to sharing the load. In the meantime, sending you good vibes.
This is well written. You had me interested from the beginning, hoping that you would find a way to get him to going. Sometimes, people just need time. I hope that is all he needs and that you survive until he does.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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It sounds like you've picked up some extra duties since hubby is having a hard time. Hopefully, he will feel better soon and get back to sharing the load. In the meantime, sending you good vibes.
This is well written. You had me interested from the beginning, hoping that you would find a way to get him to going. Sometimes, people just need time. I hope that is all he needs and that you survive until he does.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review and kind wishes. I appreciate it.
Best regards,
Mary
Comment from GWHARGIS
My best friend's husband fell into a depression. No amount if coaxing could get him to do a single thing around the house. Caused a lot of tension. He finally got a job working about fifteen hours a week. Made a huge difference. And probably saved his life. Lol. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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My best friend's husband fell into a depression. No amount if coaxing could get him to do a single thing around the house. Caused a lot of tension. He finally got a job working about fifteen hours a week. Made a huge difference. And probably saved his life. Lol. Gretchen
Comment Written 27-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2023
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Thank you Gretchen for your review. I am getting him out of the house with long walks around a pond with swans,geese, and deer. This and talking to his brother on the phone seems to help.
Thank you,
Mary