Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "Germs Deferred "Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
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Comment from Louise Michelle
Hey Girl,
I was obsessive about germs before it became 'popular.' I've heard of the hand bump, but not elbow. Next we'll be using our feet to exchange niceties.
hugs,
lou
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Hey Girl,
I was obsessive about germs before it became 'popular.' I've heard of the hand bump, but not elbow. Next we'll be using our feet to exchange niceties.
hugs,
lou
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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LOL. Then we'll need masks to hide the smell. Hey, I made Story of the Month nomination which is weird because it's not a story, but the first page of a novel posted as a prompt, but I screwed up on the word count and was disqualified. Still made out well with reviews though. I don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Boy, do clichés come in handy. :-)
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Huh? First you were nominated and then disqualified? How did you get the word clichés to print properly? Mine never do.
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I wasn't disqualified for the story of the month contest because there is no word count. But the First Page prompt was limited to 300 words and I forgot and sent in Beyond Repair which was almost 400, I believe.
My word processor program automatically puts in the ecule? mark. But it can be done other ways. I'll get back to you later on that. I have to check it out first.
Shari xx
Comment from alexisleech
Very sensible! I must admit I get concerned because the congregation of the church where my daughter and her husband are pastors, share their germs as much as their love! I now chicken out when tummy bugs etc are rife, but I can't see the point of walking into a germ infested environment. Hopefully God will forgive me!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Very sensible! I must admit I get concerned because the congregation of the church where my daughter and her husband are pastors, share their germs as much as their love! I now chicken out when tummy bugs etc are rife, but I can't see the point of walking into a germ infested environment. Hopefully God will forgive me!
Alexis x
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Yes, you have to wonder too about pot luck suppers! Guess we just have to build up immunity by eating food that fell on the floor. LOL
Comment from boxergirl
Ha! We do this as well and the more I hear about germs the more obsessive I am becoming about them. Great picture to compliment the poem. Nice alliteration of p's and c's. Well done and thanks for sharing. 8-)
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Ha! We do this as well and the more I hear about germs the more obsessive I am becoming about them. Great picture to compliment the poem. Nice alliteration of p's and c's. Well done and thanks for sharing. 8-)
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Thanks, PG, for the great review.
Comment from sibhus
Ja, but you're more likely to get it off of the door handle, ha, ha. You really need to wear plastic gloves and avoid touching anything when out in public. A funny a little chucked full of your wit there, Spitfire. Good stuff.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Ja, but you're more likely to get it off of the door handle, ha, ha. You really need to wear plastic gloves and avoid touching anything when out in public. A funny a little chucked full of your wit there, Spitfire. Good stuff.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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LOL. Whenever anyone had a cold, my aunt sprayed Lysol on the doorknobs after they left!
Comment from IndianaIrish
LOL I like offering the peace sign instead of shaking hands. I think they should stop the hand shake completely and do the nod or peace sign. The elbow pump looks silly. Fun poem, Shari.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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LOL I like offering the peace sign instead of shaking hands. I think they should stop the hand shake completely and do the nod or peace sign. The elbow pump looks silly. Fun poem, Shari.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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They don't mean the hippy peace sign, but the handshake. I just nod and so do most of the people.
Comment from tfawcus
Rubbing elbows with your neighbor. Way to go! Clearly a congregation prepared to roll up their sleeves and get down to business. Reminds me, too, that it is time for my 'flu shot.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Rubbing elbows with your neighbor. Way to go! Clearly a congregation prepared to roll up their sleeves and get down to business. Reminds me, too, that it is time for my 'flu shot.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Even my doctor is into this, except he does knuckle pump. Ouch!
Comment from joann r romei
In our church the parishioners wave or nod to each other, i remember when they all drank from the wine cup, times have certainly changed.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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In our church the parishioners wave or nod to each other, i remember when they all drank from the wine cup, times have certainly changed.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Most of us do wave or nod anymore. Hopefully the alcohol in wine cures any germs.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Good advice, well put. I never did like to shake hands with strangers in church and always had to wash my hands as soon as I got home. Doesn't take much to catch a germ, and who needs more of those?
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Good advice, well put. I never did like to shake hands with strangers in church and always had to wash my hands as soon as I got home. Doesn't take much to catch a germ, and who needs more of those?
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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The whole business turned me off on going to church. Finally, people are getting it and accept a polite nod.
Comment from Eigle Rull
HA! I can sure picture this - all the peace signs going up followed by some vulgar sounds. HA! It would make me laugh, even if I was in church. This was humorous and a pleasure to read and laugh at. HA!
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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HA! I can sure picture this - all the peace signs going up followed by some vulgar sounds. HA! It would make me laugh, even if I was in church. This was humorous and a pleasure to read and laugh at. HA!
Always with respect,
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Ha,ha. You still take things literally. The sign of peace is a handshake, but I too think of the Hippy sign and fight the urge.
Comment from Jay Squires
Ohhhhh, Shari, if you knew how I hate critting a 5-7-5. LOL, even when it's the most profound utterance, I find myself at a loss to get past The FanStory word-counter censor.
I hope you know it isn't personal. It's just me. (And ... that should just about be enough.)
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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Ohhhhh, Shari, if you knew how I hate critting a 5-7-5. LOL, even when it's the most profound utterance, I find myself at a loss to get past The FanStory word-counter censor.
I hope you know it isn't personal. It's just me. (And ... that should just about be enough.)
Comment Written 23-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2015
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This is where it helps to cite examples of alliteration, assonance, and consonance. Of course, if you know those terms, you're out of luck except perhaps to comment about your personal feelings about the subject as in shaking hands in church. :-)