Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "Don't Tell Anyone!"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
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Comment from ProSongwriter
Hi Geoff ...
Hope all is well with you and Louise. Got the message where to send the books .. thanks!
I often wonder about people who say "Now, don't you tell a soul ..." I wonder how many other folks they might have said that to before approaching me. And yep, trying to remember who you told it to and who you didn't can be a self-imposed trap.
Interesting read ... and happens much more often than we might suspect. Enjoyed this little piece for pondering!
Best to both of you ...
Alan & Di
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
Hi Geoff ...
Hope all is well with you and Louise. Got the message where to send the books .. thanks!
I often wonder about people who say "Now, don't you tell a soul ..." I wonder how many other folks they might have said that to before approaching me. And yep, trying to remember who you told it to and who you didn't can be a self-imposed trap.
Interesting read ... and happens much more often than we might suspect. Enjoyed this little piece for pondering!
Best to both of you ...
Alan & Di
Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Thanks mate, look forward to the books. Cheers.
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My pleasure!
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Geoff
= You always have to worry when peeps caution you to NOT say anything.
= Makes you wonder what their real motive is.
<> FYI <> Ellipses
--- You're missing ONE period. ( ... ) It could be a difference in our countries, but our ellipses have a space before/after them.
--- I noticed a couple more, but didn't list them.
= YOURS= from somewhere..whether they
=SUGGEST= from somewhere ... whether they
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings ... Jax
<> Published as ... Jacqueline M Franklin
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
Hi, Geoff
= You always have to worry when peeps caution you to NOT say anything.
= Makes you wonder what their real motive is.
<> FYI <> Ellipses
--- You're missing ONE period. ( ... ) It could be a difference in our countries, but our ellipses have a space before/after them.
--- I noticed a couple more, but didn't list them.
= YOURS= from somewhere..whether they
=SUGGEST= from somewhere ... whether they
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings ... Jax
<> Published as ... Jacqueline M Franklin
Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Hey now I looked at that ellipse that shoulda bin and I figured you would pick it up ha. Thanks, old mate. Hope you and Dorothy are getting time to chat.
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Yes. Enjoying chatting with her. Thanks. (*<*)
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I think I corrected the ellipse things. let me know.
= Forgot one (since ... just) (*<*)
wondered since...just how many
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OK get on it.
Comment from royowen
Yes, this is often the case when someone shares a so called confidence with you, probably about somebody else's discomfort, watch out when someone says, psst, don't tell anyone but. I think you're right Geoff, well
done, my friend, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
Yes, this is often the case when someone shares a so called confidence with you, probably about somebody else's discomfort, watch out when someone says, psst, don't tell anyone but. I think you're right Geoff, well
done, my friend, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Thanks Bro. Louise reminded me what the woman shared with us now too. hehe! But I won't tell, hehe!
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That's good geoff
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written short story. I usually stop listening when someone tells me something when they say "don't tell anyone!" Not because I want to tell, but there is no reason for me to carry their burden.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
A very well-written short story. I usually stop listening when someone tells me something when they say "don't tell anyone!" Not because I want to tell, but there is no reason for me to carry their burden.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Hi Sandra what a great constitution to have. Good idea. Thanks for coming by. Gradually getting my head out and back to writing again after a long haiatus of depression.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Yes, nice little piece of pondering here. I have often wondered this myself. Am I the only confidant or indeed does everyone know - perhaps it's a test. Who knows.
Good little musing
GMG
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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
Hi there,
Yes, nice little piece of pondering here. I have often wondered this myself. Am I the only confidant or indeed does everyone know - perhaps it's a test. Who knows.
Good little musing
GMG
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Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Yeah, good point. One wonders if it is a burden you have taken on listening to the 'sharer!' Cheers.
Comment from michaelcahill
Hi, my friend. Saw your name and figured I better pop by right now, since putting things off till later doesn't work well for me. HAHAHA!
This got a big laugh out of me. I know exactly what you mean. I just love things told me in confidence when I KNOW i'm probably number twenty on the list of people who've been told. LOL
I think the definitions of certain terms have become weakened over the years. :)) Good one! mikey
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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
Hi, my friend. Saw your name and figured I better pop by right now, since putting things off till later doesn't work well for me. HAHAHA!
This got a big laugh out of me. I know exactly what you mean. I just love things told me in confidence when I KNOW i'm probably number twenty on the list of people who've been told. LOL
I think the definitions of certain terms have become weakened over the years. :)) Good one! mikey
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Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Thanks old mate. Should get the MIkeu by Krikey poem out again but I am not sure how many of the old crowd that remember you are still around. Finally getting back to some writing. Been depressed still over Tom and some of his antics. Nothing new. probably other things depressing as well. Regs to Donna.