Ladies that lunch
Didn't turn out as planned.14 total reviews
Comment from artisart4u
That happens, people also forget about why they are there, and that is to socialize.
You have 50 words and good luck in the contest.
I am having trouble entering data, so if I sent something before forgive me.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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That happens, people also forget about why they are there, and that is to socialize.
You have 50 words and good luck in the contest.
I am having trouble entering data, so if I sent something before forgive me.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much for our comments and supper six. Jen. X
Comment from Bill Schott
This fifty-word story, Ladies That Lunch, has an ironic slant to it as the idea of who finds who interesting and why is played out. Funny.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018
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This fifty-word story, Ladies That Lunch, has an ironic slant to it as the idea of who finds who interesting and why is played out. Funny.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018
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Thanks a lot Bill for your continued support.
Comment from Sally Law
This is great and you did such a wonderful job within the 50 words. Isn't that the way it goes when you take your old parents out for a meal in public? They probably feel the same way about us. All my kindest regards to you and yours. I know you will do well in the contest. Sally
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018
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This is great and you did such a wonderful job within the 50 words. Isn't that the way it goes when you take your old parents out for a meal in public? They probably feel the same way about us. All my kindest regards to you and yours. I know you will do well in the contest. Sally
Comment Written 19-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much. It came 2nd. X
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Wonderful to hear!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is awfully cute. You will draw many readers in who are either in the same mind frame as the mums, has mums who are similar. You created great imagery. You can almost see what was going on in the planning minds of the daughters and their bemusement when they realize their do good efforts did not go at all the way they had planned. There are many who resist going to senior center activities because they do not want to hang out with old people. This becomes universal in its message. This is a lovely tribute to people of any age. Thank you. I'm voting for this
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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This is awfully cute. You will draw many readers in who are either in the same mind frame as the mums, has mums who are similar. You created great imagery. You can almost see what was going on in the planning minds of the daughters and their bemusement when they realize their do good efforts did not go at all the way they had planned. There are many who resist going to senior center activities because they do not want to hang out with old people. This becomes universal in its message. This is a lovely tribute to people of any age. Thank you. I'm voting for this
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much Liz for your great review.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Even the best laid plans can fall by the wayside.
Who knew?
I volunteer in nursing homes in our area spending time with residents just chatting and shooting the breeze.
But I pretty much enjoy talking to people of all ages...except teens.
I ain't got much use for them.
Sad, but true.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Even the best laid plans can fall by the wayside.
Who knew?
I volunteer in nursing homes in our area spending time with residents just chatting and shooting the breeze.
But I pretty much enjoy talking to people of all ages...except teens.
I ain't got much use for them.
Sad, but true.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Thanks a bunch dean for your great review. I am impressed that you help out in nursing homes, I bet the inmates love you.
What you said about teens is hilarious. I reall appreciate your continued support. X
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I get far more blessing from the residents I visit than they could ever hope to get from me.
I really enjoy my time spent with them.
And, oh, the stories they tell!
I use a great deal of them for inspiration for my own writing.
You are very welcome, Author.
~Dean :)
Comment from Spiritual Echo
This is more than a nice vignette using a budget of words, it's a a real truth for me. I don't have a single friend who qualifies as a senior and I'm pushing 70.
I found your opening line a little awkward, and suggest you turn it around. Both my friend's mother and mine were visiting our homes. etc.
There's no need to use her name--Liz--is not necessary in a short piece where there is no confusion.
Good luck.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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This is more than a nice vignette using a budget of words, it's a a real truth for me. I don't have a single friend who qualifies as a senior and I'm pushing 70.
I found your opening line a little awkward, and suggest you turn it around. Both my friend's mother and mine were visiting our homes. etc.
There's no need to use her name--Liz--is not necessary in a short piece where there is no confusion.
Good luck.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Many thanks for your great review.
Comment from WildWithWords
I love it.
The truth is, no matter how old we get we never seem (speaking for myself) to realize that the "old people" we chat to are the same age as us. I FEEL like I belong chatting to 30-50 year olds...and I'm 61. LOL.
Bill (WildWithWords)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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I love it.
The truth is, no matter how old we get we never seem (speaking for myself) to realize that the "old people" we chat to are the same age as us. I FEEL like I belong chatting to 30-50 year olds...and I'm 61. LOL.
Bill (WildWithWords)
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Many thanks Bill.
Comment from Spitfire
Wow! This is so true. Since my husband has Alzheimer's, I moved us to a place for old folks waiting to die. At least, that's my impression. Most residents are in their late eighties. A couple are over a hundred. I'm 76, so it's rough. We feed off the energy of the young.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Wow! This is so true. Since my husband has Alzheimer's, I moved us to a place for old folks waiting to die. At least, that's my impression. Most residents are in their late eighties. A couple are over a hundred. I'm 76, so it's rough. We feed off the energy of the young.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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I am also 76 going on 30. I can't imagine how awful it must be for you having to live amongst old people. Thanks for the review.
Comment from poesyapprentice
Lol, that's funny. Too bad it didn't work out as planned. The word count is accurate. This one is the best one I have read so far. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Lol, that's funny. Too bad it didn't work out as planned. The word count is accurate. This one is the best one I have read so far. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Many thanks.
Comment from frogbook
Ha-I guess maybe we all like to think the next old girl is older than we are-LOL. Great little tale in these 50 words and well put together. Best of luck.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Ha-I guess maybe we all like to think the next old girl is older than we are-LOL. Great little tale in these 50 words and well put together. Best of luck.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018
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Many thanks
