Unexpected Windfall
Generous donation for a priceless service29 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is so funny and I laughed so hard my husband was willing to listen to the story. He got a kick out of it also. I don't know if Scott is real but he's a great vehicle for your delightful stories. If Reader's Digest is still being published, have you ever considered submitting this to Life in These United States or even some other publication?
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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This is so funny and I laughed so hard my husband was willing to listen to the story. He got a kick out of it also. I don't know if Scott is real but he's a great vehicle for your delightful stories. If Reader's Digest is still being published, have you ever considered submitting this to Life in These United States or even some other publication?
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Thanks! I've been posting to online publications via medium.com.
Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Comment from Begin Again
I didn't care for ole Jim throughout the story, but learning his family is happy to pay for his absence is unbelievable. Awesome on the donation though.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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I didn't care for ole Jim throughout the story, but learning his family is happy to pay for his absence is unbelievable. Awesome on the donation though.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Comment from Melodie Michelle
Excellent story my friend! I adore the way the characters interact together! The storyline is captivating and this is very well thought out and written;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you and your family;-)
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Excellent story my friend! I adore the way the characters interact together! The storyline is captivating and this is very well thought out and written;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you and your family;-)
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down for Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
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I was just making a snarky joke about my invented psychiatric diagnosis of the obnoxious guy, and how his thank you note was mainly to reserve a slot for XMAS dinner. The gist of this story is true--I exaggerated the donation amount.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is an excellent post, even for you. I don't know who I felt sorriest for, the rabbi or the would-be dessert eaters. Just happy that justice won out in the end!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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This is an excellent post, even for you. I don't know who I felt sorriest for, the rabbi or the would-be dessert eaters. Just happy that justice won out in the end!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Thanks for that!
Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down for Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Comment from Jeff Watkins
Elizabeth, you darned well should be recognized for this gem. Jack wrote the notes, don't you think? Also, I wonder if Jim has a touch of autism. The post draws in the reader and never lets go. Jeff
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Elizabeth, you darned well should be recognized for this gem. Jack wrote the notes, don't you think? Also, I wonder if Jim has a touch of autism. The post draws in the reader and never lets go. Jeff
Comment Written 05-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Lovely ssssssurprise, Jeff!
Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
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I didn't understand your not to Tom. Hoewever, emilee wrote a decent comment for me. Jeff
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Really !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have a lot of exclamation marks on my review, also. I didn't realize their purpose. She gave me three stars, and that rating not consistent with he exclamation marks.
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That's my point--she's using filler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--besides which, she duplicates the text!
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Lol. A thanksgiving war story, he received battle pay!!!!!!!! Another nice twist at the end and a well-presented slice of life. You're like the Norman Rockwell of Story Land.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Lol. A thanksgiving war story, he received battle pay!!!!!!!! Another nice twist at the end and a well-presented slice of life. You're like the Norman Rockwell of Story Land.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
Comment from Sanku
It is a well deserved cheque not for taking the miserable man off his family but for the great service he was doing to lonely people.
Hope he will be rewarded more...God.Bless him
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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It is a well deserved cheque not for taking the miserable man off his family but for the great service he was doing to lonely people.
Hope he will be rewarded more...God.Bless him
Comment Written 04-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Comment from Kooky Clown
I just loved this especially the last chapter which was just great. I think Scott deserved every cent for what he had put up with over the years. A very well written story which I say I really enjoyed thanks for sharing. Kooky.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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I just loved this especially the last chapter which was just great. I think Scott deserved every cent for what he had put up with over the years. A very well written story which I say I really enjoyed thanks for sharing. Kooky.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Thanks for stopping by--always nice to see you!
Comment from Midi O'Rourke
Oh yeah, oh yeah! Hysterical and very well written. Great weirdness factor in the Jim character with his thank you notes. I would like more of an explanation as to why Jim's brother shows up out of the blue. Did Jim finally kick the mashed potato bucket. Is he dead, incapacitated or just vanish. Just a thought.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Oh yeah, oh yeah! Hysterical and very well written. Great weirdness factor in the Jim character with his thank you notes. I would like more of an explanation as to why Jim's brother shows up out of the blue. Did Jim finally kick the mashed potato bucket. Is he dead, incapacitated or just vanish. Just a thought.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Thankssssss!
Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas. He's still alive, alas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Liz.
This is a pretty funny story. There have been times over the years I was in a similar situation. I'm just sorry I didn't think of that very effective program. The people I always wished not to see, never failed to show up.
However, being cheap, I would never have thought of paying a bounty to keep them away.
Robert
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Hello Liz.
This is a pretty funny story. There have been times over the years I was in a similar situation. I'm just sorry I didn't think of that very effective program. The people I always wished not to see, never failed to show up.
However, being cheap, I would never have thought of paying a bounty to keep them away.
Robert
Comment Written 03-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Jim's official diagnosis is DSD--Dick-Spectrum Disorder.
The notes were short and to the point: Thanks for Thanksgiving; mark me down to Christmas.
As to the amount of the donation, I made up the number.