The Graduate
Another Gift Giving Occasion.36 total reviews
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Terry, Lol. I'm sitting here laughing hysterically. Humor sells. Laughter is the best medicine. My question is: did you really enclose that survey and did anyone fill it out? I'm guessing to get an answer, you would probably have to include a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope. Thanks for sharing this story. It's a story that I can relate to.
Referring to my writing of today. The Newlyweds are expecting a baby, and I hear there will be a baby shower. The couple who had the bridal shower will be having a wedding in October. I think I'll boycott both.
By then, I'll be back in the black.
Thanks for making me laugh. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Hi Terry, Lol. I'm sitting here laughing hysterically. Humor sells. Laughter is the best medicine. My question is: did you really enclose that survey and did anyone fill it out? I'm guessing to get an answer, you would probably have to include a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope. Thanks for sharing this story. It's a story that I can relate to.
Referring to my writing of today. The Newlyweds are expecting a baby, and I hear there will be a baby shower. The couple who had the bridal shower will be having a wedding in October. I think I'll boycott both.
By then, I'll be back in the black.
Thanks for making me laugh. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 31-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Margaret, LOL, I am glad you like it. I did send it and I did get a phone call and a note! Terry.
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Terry, I loved that you got the phone call. Many times I have sent gifts and it never bother me. I think it was the phone call from Groom's mother that got me dwelling upon it, especially with the mention of the man who died and was never thanked. I have sent many gifts over the years and many times a thank you never surface, but it never bothered me until now ... until the phone call.
There's more to this story. I might write a part 2 in a few weeks. Lol.
Byeeeeeeee. Have a great Marvelous Monday night. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
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You should write part 2. You go, girl!
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These newlyweds gave the bride's parents a silent "F" you. Sorry for having to write such a thing, but that's the only way to truly write the plain truth. Margaret
Comment from Sarah Tummey
I enjoyed your writing. It is a sad thing that thank-you cards seem much rarer now. After birthdays and Christmases when I was a child, I'd be encouraged to write thank-you letters, but I guess as the pace of life's increased and parents are busier away from the home, not so much time is spent with children and they're not taught those same values. It sounds like your wife was a warm and practical person.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I enjoyed your writing. It is a sad thing that thank-you cards seem much rarer now. After birthdays and Christmases when I was a child, I'd be encouraged to write thank-you letters, but I guess as the pace of life's increased and parents are busier away from the home, not so much time is spent with children and they're not taught those same values. It sounds like your wife was a warm and practical person.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Sarah, thank you for reading and reviewing! Terry.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Like you, I felt I didn't have interesting things to write about, but each time I read a biographical post, it reminded me of something similar in my life, just as this post has done. I have no grandchildren. With tears in my eyes, wishing I had a grand, I bought a nice baby shower gift for a neighbor who opened all the gifts without a "Thank you." or thank you card. Welcome back to writing stories.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Like you, I felt I didn't have interesting things to write about, but each time I read a biographical post, it reminded me of something similar in my life, just as this post has done. I have no grandchildren. With tears in my eyes, wishing I had a grand, I bought a nice baby shower gift for a neighbor who opened all the gifts without a "Thank you." or thank you card. Welcome back to writing stories.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you we will see how it goes! Terry.
Comment from Tpa
You did well in writing a memoir. We often have writer's block, but if you enjoy writing, take an hour each day and write anything that comes to mind, even a sentence will do. They can add up to a story. Writing is good therapy. It helped me when I loss my wife of thirty-eight years. I wish you the best. Many of us are here to help with your writing.
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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You did well in writing a memoir. We often have writer's block, but if you enjoy writing, take an hour each day and write anything that comes to mind, even a sentence will do. They can add up to a story. Writing is good therapy. It helped me when I loss my wife of thirty-eight years. I wish you the best. Many of us are here to help with your writing.
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Thank you for the review and the words of wisdom! Terry.
Comment from dmt1967
This made me smile and thank god my family is very small lol. This is a great story and I think you got heaps in the tank yet. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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This made me smile and thank god my family is very small lol. This is a great story and I think you got heaps in the tank yet. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry
Comment from tfawcus
I don't have half as many of these green branches on the family tree, but they do have, in common with yours, a lack of courtesy. Saying thank you is so easy, yet increasingly rare.
After Christmas in my day, we were not allowed to do anything on Boxing Day until we had written all our thank you letters!
I imagine your survey would have caused some amusement and possibly even got a response.
This is an anecdote I really enjoyed. Thank you!
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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I don't have half as many of these green branches on the family tree, but they do have, in common with yours, a lack of courtesy. Saying thank you is so easy, yet increasingly rare.
After Christmas in my day, we were not allowed to do anything on Boxing Day until we had written all our thank you letters!
I imagine your survey would have caused some amusement and possibly even got a response.
This is an anecdote I really enjoyed. Thank you!
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You have an answer for the ages. Everyone should copy your survey and send it with every gift. This is very amusing and even if it's non-fiction, it's a winner for amusement and good common sense. Don't quit writing. You have a mind full of amusing ideas.
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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You have an answer for the ages. Everyone should copy your survey and send it with every gift. This is very amusing and even if it's non-fiction, it's a winner for amusement and good common sense. Don't quit writing. You have a mind full of amusing ideas.
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Carol, Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from pome lover
Bless your heart, what a mess.
That is a funny letter to your great niece. Did she answer, or is this strictly fiction? If true, out of all the gifts you sent, you didn't receive a thank you from each of them? That's terrible. I hope you kept a record of the ones you didn't get a thank-you note from, and when/if you get a wedding invitation from them, or something, you either don't send anything, or send a Dollar Store Congratulations card. ha.
Katharine
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Bless your heart, what a mess.
That is a funny letter to your great niece. Did she answer, or is this strictly fiction? If true, out of all the gifts you sent, you didn't receive a thank you from each of them? That's terrible. I hope you kept a record of the ones you didn't get a thank-you note from, and when/if you get a wedding invitation from them, or something, you either don't send anything, or send a Dollar Store Congratulations card. ha.
Katharine
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Katharine, she has not answered yet. We will see. Thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Terry,
Obviously your tank wasn't on empty, your fuel gauge was just stuck in the wrong position. Well done on your entry. This was hilarious. I don't understand why it is so hard to find the time to send someone a thank you card. I know that I'm old and maybe out of touch with society as it is now, but giving thanks never goes out of style. Well done. I hope you find more interesting tidbits to share.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Hello Terry,
Obviously your tank wasn't on empty, your fuel gauge was just stuck in the wrong position. Well done on your entry. This was hilarious. I don't understand why it is so hard to find the time to send someone a thank you card. I know that I'm old and maybe out of touch with society as it is now, but giving thanks never goes out of style. Well done. I hope you find more interesting tidbits to share.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 21-May-2022
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Tom, thank you and I do agree with you! Terry.
Comment from Anne Johnston
I love it, Terry. I smiled over the part about getting a thank you card 2 1/2 years after sending the gift. I think you were blessed. So many people don't send out cards anymore. Since Covid, I have not been invited to any weddings, have given a couple of baby shower gifts. One sent me a lovely thank-you right away, I have yet to hear from the other on. And I did get an e-mail yesterday from my granddaughter thanking me for her Graduation money. I like your idea of putting the suggestion for thanks in with the gift.
reply by the author on 20-May-2022
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I love it, Terry. I smiled over the part about getting a thank you card 2 1/2 years after sending the gift. I think you were blessed. So many people don't send out cards anymore. Since Covid, I have not been invited to any weddings, have given a couple of baby shower gifts. One sent me a lovely thank-you right away, I have yet to hear from the other on. And I did get an e-mail yesterday from my granddaughter thanking me for her Graduation money. I like your idea of putting the suggestion for thanks in with the gift.
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 20-May-2022
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Anne, thank you! Terry.
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You are very welcome