Grammy's Memoirs 2018
Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "Reluctant Gardener"Bits and pieces of my life for my grandchildren
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Comment from mrsmajor
Hi,
First let me just say that I'm not a prose reviewer, don't know all the standard that make for a good piece, but you read my poetry often, and I feel I should read yours..even just to speak to its message...So I appreciate any help one can get to deal with chronic pain... I've had Rheumatoid arthritis, and arthritis of the shoulders for years, and the pain can be debilitating...yet the one medication that does help is not good for another medical problem...
I don't blame you for helping yourself feel better, constant pain can be a problem even for those around me...but I have a breathing problem that makes it necessary to us oxygen, so I don't want to blow myself up with any smoking near by..LOL
I have to laugh at myself, when I realize how little I resemble he old Victoria, but even that's of little import if I can enjoy a day free of pain or I'm not in need of all the breathing medication, and oxygen that's become part of my way of life...I certainly wish you well, and if your plants help you feel better, than go for it...wishing you all the best...
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Hi,
First let me just say that I'm not a prose reviewer, don't know all the standard that make for a good piece, but you read my poetry often, and I feel I should read yours..even just to speak to its message...So I appreciate any help one can get to deal with chronic pain... I've had Rheumatoid arthritis, and arthritis of the shoulders for years, and the pain can be debilitating...yet the one medication that does help is not good for another medical problem...
I don't blame you for helping yourself feel better, constant pain can be a problem even for those around me...but I have a breathing problem that makes it necessary to us oxygen, so I don't want to blow myself up with any smoking near by..LOL
I have to laugh at myself, when I realize how little I resemble he old Victoria, but even that's of little import if I can enjoy a day free of pain or I'm not in need of all the breathing medication, and oxygen that's become part of my way of life...I certainly wish you well, and if your plants help you feel better, than go for it...wishing you all the best...
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 28-May-2018
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Hi, Victoria;
Thank you so much for reading my prose. I'm hoping I will get some relief for the pain in my knees.
patty
Your'e quite welcome, I hope so too....
Comment from F. Wehr3
I enjoyed this one, Patty. I read this a couple of days ago, and alas, I did not vote. I think it's perfectly fine to use marijuana for pain and hope it works for you. I'll be looking out for your crazy scribbling, lol.
Take care,
Russell
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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I enjoyed this one, Patty. I read this a couple of days ago, and alas, I did not vote. I think it's perfectly fine to use marijuana for pain and hope it works for you. I'll be looking out for your crazy scribbling, lol.
Take care,
Russell
Comment Written 28-May-2018
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Hi, Russell;
I just started terminating the pills, so the actual harvest is a few months down the road.
Thank you for reading. Coming in third was great for this piece.
patty
Comment from Mary Hollingsworth
Well Mustang my experience with it in the my younger days, I feel that you'll find everything a little humorous. LOL and you won't be stressed out, I tell you that, so after you've pulled on a couple of joints, experiment and let your p e n rip and see what you come up with. It may surprise you with a deeper side of you revealed
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Well Mustang my experience with it in the my younger days, I feel that you'll find everything a little humorous. LOL and you won't be stressed out, I tell you that, so after you've pulled on a couple of joints, experiment and let your p e n rip and see what you come up with. It may surprise you with a deeper side of you revealed
Comment Written 28-May-2018
reply by the author on 28-May-2018
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Hi there;
I'm wondering about the philosophy I will come up with while high. Can you imagine? Let's just hope I manage to read things in the sober light of day before I hit 'end preview.'
Thank you for reading,
~patty~
Comment from bob cullen
I hope it brings the relief you need. While I've always been anti-drug, I believe medicinal use of marijuana is one of the best things introduced by our governments in the past ten years. It's said to bring relief to long term sufferers.
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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I hope it brings the relief you need. While I've always been anti-drug, I believe medicinal use of marijuana is one of the best things introduced by our governments in the past ten years. It's said to bring relief to long term sufferers.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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Thank you
Comment from pome lover
well sir, how does your garden grow? (just a little reference to a nursery rhyme)
no judgement here. this is an interesting "philosophy" piece.
I understand about painful knees. For me, you can't beat Advil, but my doc says no, bad for either kidneys or liver - I forget which. maybe both.
Anyway, good luck with your little green plants. I hope they help.
If you start writing funny, we won't know its you, so have at it. :)
pome lover
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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well sir, how does your garden grow? (just a little reference to a nursery rhyme)
no judgement here. this is an interesting "philosophy" piece.
I understand about painful knees. For me, you can't beat Advil, but my doc says no, bad for either kidneys or liver - I forget which. maybe both.
Anyway, good luck with your little green plants. I hope they help.
If you start writing funny, we won't know its you, so have at it. :)
pome lover
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thank you
Comment from Mame
Moving to Oregon! If only! I live in Tasmania and also suffer with arthritis. Strangely, it is almost as if society says - you are old so wear it. Nicely told story with a picture to match!
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Moving to Oregon! If only! I live in Tasmania and also suffer with arthritis. Strangely, it is almost as if society says - you are old so wear it. Nicely told story with a picture to match!
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Comment from kiwijenny
My husband has just had his knee replaced and suffers gout. I get sharp stabbing arthritis pains when I eat gluten. So I'm now gluten free. Ice cream is gluten free. And I've experimented with gf pasta etc. I don't like the mind altering state and don't forget the munchies...added weight is hard on joints....ha ha ha no pun intended but ther e you are joint for joint
God bless
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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My husband has just had his knee replaced and suffers gout. I get sharp stabbing arthritis pains when I eat gluten. So I'm now gluten free. Ice cream is gluten free. And I've experimented with gf pasta etc. I don't like the mind altering state and don't forget the munchies...added weight is hard on joints....ha ha ha no pun intended but ther e you are joint for joint
God bless
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thank you
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed yoir reading your story. It is a great entry for the
"This is my life" contest. I grew some cannabis once, it was a beautiful plant but I never learned how to harvest it. I hope you have better luck. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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I really enjoyed yoir reading your story. It is a great entry for the
"This is my life" contest. I grew some cannabis once, it was a beautiful plant but I never learned how to harvest it. I hope you have better luck. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thank you.
Comment from LaFrance
The choice use to be easy. You either did or did not. The law was with you if you did not. Now with the new laws. It is your choice. You do not have the law to back you up. Now you can legally do it. So why does it feel so guilty doing it? I think it is due to long of looking down at people that did it the whole time. Great story very thought provoking.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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The choice use to be easy. You either did or did not. The law was with you if you did not. Now with the new laws. It is your choice. You do not have the law to back you up. Now you can legally do it. So why does it feel so guilty doing it? I think it is due to long of looking down at people that did it the whole time. Great story very thought provoking.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thank you
Comment from Beck Fenton
I'm glad that some states now allow marijuana for relief of pain and many other physical and mental illnesses. And I'm glad you have the bravery to write about the struggles. I hope the cannabis helps and you can have relief. You did a great job writing this story. Good luck with the contest!
reply by the author on 24-May-2018
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I'm glad that some states now allow marijuana for relief of pain and many other physical and mental illnesses. And I'm glad you have the bravery to write about the struggles. I hope the cannabis helps and you can have relief. You did a great job writing this story. Good luck with the contest!
Comment Written 24-May-2018
reply by the author on 24-May-2018
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Thank you