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The wooden spoon

When will it end?

31 total reviews 
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I LOVE IT!!!!! I really got a kick out of reading this.What a cute family tradition. I enjoyed reading. I have never heard of this tradition before.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Hi Barbara, I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for a super review, much appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A funny and inventive story about this wooden spoon appearing in people's beds and then pretending it wasn't there, it sounds like a fun thing to do, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Thank you Dolly for a great review. Appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Theodore McDowell
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Out of sixes, but this one deserves it. It warmed my heart with the value, symbolism, bonding, and love accompanying family traditions passed down from generation to generation. So well done.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    I am so glad you enjoyed this little one, and yes all those elements are present. Thank you so much for reviewing.
    Wendy
Comment from robyn corum
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Wendy,

What a fun little family joke! I can see how this thing could keep going forever. When no one is getting hurt and it turns up at the craziest or most unexpected of times, sure. ha Fun! Thanks!

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Thanks Robyn, for your super review!
    Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
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I loved this family tradition but I did wonder whether it was a fictional story. It is the sort of thing that could very easily be a true story. But we'll never know will we? Not in this secretive family.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    There are some fictional elements ... enough to make it qualify as fiction. But which bits? No, no-one will tell!
    Thanks so much for a fun review, appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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This is great!!! I read with amusement as the story unfolds, the perpetrator begins the day with a ritual I had never even heard of!! I laughed to myself even though it is early in the morning!! This is fun and entertaining!!
I had a wooden spoon of sorts so I will consider this secret game as I grow young!
Haha!!
Have a wonderful day,
Jesse

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Thanks Jesse - I am glad you enjoyed the fun of this on-going quirky fun thing the kids thought of to do. I do appreciate the six stars and Exceptional rating very much as well.
    Wendy
Comment from royowen
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What a funny story, but very precious, just loved this. Our wooden spoon was brought out as a fitting punishment for others to be used for disciplining, but not for blessing the bed of the various "blessed" ones, well done. Great story, Blessings Roy

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Thanks Roy. Lovely review! It was quite funny as the kids the next day would look at each other suspiciously ... but never say anything!
reply by royowen on 08-Nov-2021
    Well done
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Charming story. I can imagine this happening--harmless prank but a bit of a let-down given nobody ever acknowledged giving or receiving THE SPOON. Good thing it wasn't a fork.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Yes, I really have no idea why it even became a "thing". There were other practical jokes that were actually quite funny. Maybe it's a quirky family! It always amused them to discuss it much later -"Was it you who put it there when ...." or "I saw you sneak out and put it away that time when ..." Thanks so much for reviewing my less than dramatic story, much appreciated!
    Wendy
Comment from LisaMay
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What an odd family 'tradition'. Our family liked pranks to be obvious so all could share in the laughter at someone's expense. Maybe that was more cruel than your inoffensive spoon appearances. This is a well told tale, and shows the importance of sharing humorous moments to bond family members and include new additions to the family.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Yes, I think this family must be a little bit quirky. There were plenty of other practical jokes which actually were funny. I don't know why this spoon keeps doing the rounds every so often!
    Thanks so much for reviewing, I always appreciate it.
Comment from Giftedone.Eric Wallace .
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Great job on your family story terrific Creed and the concept with the spoon was very intriguing thank you for sharing have a beautiful day don't forget keep up the good work

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 Comment Written 08-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
    Thank you for your lovely review on the family story of what was basically a quirky little tradition! Appreciated.
    Wendy
reply by Giftedone.Eric Wallace . on 08-Nov-2021
    You are so very welcome Wendy