Adventures of Living Alone
Things happen with little warning so be prepared.32 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Gee Beth, I know this was done with humor, but falling as you did could end up with a serious injury. Who cares if you are dressed to go to the ball or in a comfortable robe? I do not think that truck driver was judging your attire but he wanted to be certain you were ok.
Interesting story and a well-written story of your determination for independence.
Take care of yourself.
Mary
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Gee Beth, I know this was done with humor, but falling as you did could end up with a serious injury. Who cares if you are dressed to go to the ball or in a comfortable robe? I do not think that truck driver was judging your attire but he wanted to be certain you were ok.
Interesting story and a well-written story of your determination for independence.
Take care of yourself.
Mary
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you Mary. Everyone seems more concerned about my injuries than the fact I find it humorous now that it is over. It could have been a whole lot worse than it was. I was lucky
Beth
Comment from Anne Johnston
I enjoyed reading your story and know that things like this can happen. I live alone and I often wonder what I would do if I fell. I am glad I live in an apartment and not out in the country. Thank you for sharing your experiences and hope this does well in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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I enjoyed reading your story and know that things like this can happen. I live alone and I often wonder what I would do if I fell. I am glad I live in an apartment and not out in the country. Thank you for sharing your experiences and hope this does well in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you Anne. You and I both need to be extremely careful.
Beth
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You are very welcome, Beth.
Comment from country ranch writer
Bwell looks you gone and done it a trip to the doctor is going to be your best bet to get thatvnberist looked at or go to the ER.hopenyou get it looked at real soon my friend.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Bwell looks you gone and done it a trip to the doctor is going to be your best bet to get thatvnberist looked at or go to the ER.hopenyou get it looked at real soon my friend.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you for reading my story and for your wise advice. I am looking after my arm and it is getting better.
Beth
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Sorry about the spe,
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Sorry for the spelling, hope all is well.
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Sorry for the spelling, hope all is well.
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I know many people can associate with this piece. Falling at any age can be traumatic. It shakes you up more than you realise. I wouldn't worry about my appearance because the majority of people genuinely want to help.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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I know many people can associate with this piece. Falling at any age can be traumatic. It shakes you up more than you realise. I wouldn't worry about my appearance because the majority of people genuinely want to help.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Sarah. I really appreciate the review. It it true, people want to help, I've probably got too much pride about how I look. Thank for sharing your wisdom.
Beth
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All best wishes!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Beth--so sorry--just saw this--been offsite for 3+ weeks. How are you managing? Did you get an x-ray? Cast? By the way, I was hoping to catch up with your book, figuring I'd missed chapters, but I can't find any chapters past 178, which I read--as I recall, there were several more.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Beth--so sorry--just saw this--been offsite for 3+ weeks. How are you managing? Did you get an x-ray? Cast? By the way, I was hoping to catch up with your book, figuring I'd missed chapters, but I can't find any chapters past 178, which I read--as I recall, there were several more.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Thank you Elizabeth. I've not written any since the first of the year on the book. I've got to get back on it. My wrist is still black and painful but I can move my fingers okay. I just hurts when I move my hand back or put weight on my hand. I may have it xrayed Monday.
Comment from Sally Law
I can understand your family's concern. However, I see you're fiercely independent. I fell, a blind accident, and lost the use of my arm for a year. After surgery and physical therapy, I am well. Just a word of caution, my friend. I am more cautious now.
One nit: "No," I answer. "It would give...." Quote marks before and after no.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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I can understand your family's concern. However, I see you're fiercely independent. I fell, a blind accident, and lost the use of my arm for a year. After surgery and physical therapy, I am well. Just a word of caution, my friend. I am more cautious now.
One nit: "No," I answer. "It would give...." Quote marks before and after no.
Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Sally. I am guilty of being fiercely independent, but I will definitely be more careful. I appreciate you noticing the nit.
Beth
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Most welcome. :))
Comment from judith layne jerdé
BethShelby, You nailed it! This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I slipped on ice hidden by snow in the driveway. Waited to have it taken care of because I didn't want to accept it. Found out I have a fractured fractured wrist. Friggin sh...t I told the doctor, I've never broken a bone in my life! I feel the pain of your character, I am not quite that bad off, but I do gage my steps much more than before. Damn, I still love my high heels! My my feedback can only be positive regarding your story. So sad but so true, it made me laugh at myself too.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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BethShelby, You nailed it! This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I slipped on ice hidden by snow in the driveway. Waited to have it taken care of because I didn't want to accept it. Found out I have a fractured fractured wrist. Friggin sh...t I told the doctor, I've never broken a bone in my life! I feel the pain of your character, I am not quite that bad off, but I do gage my steps much more than before. Damn, I still love my high heels! My my feedback can only be positive regarding your story. So sad but so true, it made me laugh at myself too.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Judith. I'm still not sure I didn't fracture my wrist. It is still black and hurts if I put any weight on it or pull my hand back. I may get it xrayed. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and giving me six stars.
Beth
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Please don?t wait, I am schedule to see a hand specialist and may need surgery because part of the break shattered into several pieces. Take care.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Oh, my goodness, Beth! I will have to say you are a determined person. I know independence is hard to give up, and one will do anything to keep it. This was super funny but also scary in parts.
What made me chuckle was near the end when you stated that you must wear better attire while getting so close to the street and nothing about how your fall could have been so much worse. I believe that may be a women's thing! LOL. Great work! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Oh, my goodness, Beth! I will have to say you are a determined person. I know independence is hard to give up, and one will do anything to keep it. This was super funny but also scary in parts.
What made me chuckle was near the end when you stated that you must wear better attire while getting so close to the street and nothing about how your fall could have been so much worse. I believe that may be a women's thing! LOL. Great work! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 11-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023
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Thank you, John. Yes the not wanting to be seen in public looking so grungy, may be a women's thing. You're right independence isn't something I want to see slip away.
Beth
Comment from Brett Matthew West
In Paragraph One "trees the over" should this not read trees over?
"Light-weight, warm and comfortable" Why shouldn't you wear that robe?
"missing it's back" should be missing its back.
"As it big" should be As big.
Quite an experience, but maybe lesson learned..the hard way, of course.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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In Paragraph One "trees the over" should this not read trees over?
"Light-weight, warm and comfortable" Why shouldn't you wear that robe?
"missing it's back" should be missing its back.
"As it big" should be As big.
Quite an experience, but maybe lesson learned..the hard way, of course.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023
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Thank for finding those spags, so I could correct them. Yes, I think I might not be in such a hurry to get my check. I could have waited for one of kids to clear my drive. It was ever there when I got down.
Beth
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Oh, Bless you heart I know how you feel. I had one bad fall when I was alone after Jim died but my girls lived close by and they came running when I told them. Good story well written, Beth. Nancy.xxx
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
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Oh, Bless you heart I know how you feel. I had one bad fall when I was alone after Jim died but my girls lived close by and they came running when I told them. Good story well written, Beth. Nancy.xxx
Comment Written 07-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
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Thank you Nancy. My children are close and all I have to do is call if I can get too a phone. It is about a 15 to 20 minute drive. I'll have to cut some words from this story. It us 1038 and it not supposed to be over750 I need read the instruction better.
Beth
