Everyone's A Critic
Age has its privileges42 total reviews
Comment from Beri Bee
I found this to be quite delightful and insightful! It's true and funny! I can't imagine a better entry in the category! Thank you for the entertainment!
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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I found this to be quite delightful and insightful! It's true and funny! I can't imagine a better entry in the category! Thank you for the entertainment!
Comment Written 15-May-2019
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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Wow!! What a lovely review! Thank you for all this encouragement!
Comment from Debra White
How rude!!!
It's true though, it's like there's no filter and everything that's in their heads just comes out of their mouths, no matter how insensitive or insulting.
I love your poem though...it made me laugh- not at your expense I hasten to add, but because noodle and doodle are such fun rhymes!
Good luck in the voting booth. Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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How rude!!!
It's true though, it's like there's no filter and everything that's in their heads just comes out of their mouths, no matter how insensitive or insulting.
I love your poem though...it made me laugh- not at your expense I hasten to add, but because noodle and doodle are such fun rhymes!
Good luck in the voting booth. Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 15-May-2019
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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I didn't mind what she said. It actually gave me a good laugh in the day. Plus I reminded myself that someday I'll be old enough to say whatever comes into MY noodle, too!! It's one of the best perks of being old; people give you passes for whatever you say!!!
Comment from Irish Rain
This would certainly get my vote!!
Just delightful!
I love the expression...'whatever
comes into your noodle'...too cute!
Love the picture too!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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This would certainly get my vote!!
Just delightful!
I love the expression...'whatever
comes into your noodle'...too cute!
Love the picture too!
Blessings...
Comment Written 15-May-2019
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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Thanks, Irish Rain! I appreciate the encouragement very much.
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You're welcome!!
Comment from Hitcher
Those are the old ladies the old fellas love to be around I'm sure, at least I know I would... when I get to be That age, ha ha. I enjoyed your little offering friend, good luck!
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Those are the old ladies the old fellas love to be around I'm sure, at least I know I would... when I get to be That age, ha ha. I enjoyed your little offering friend, good luck!
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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I don't blame you, Hitcher. The plucky ones are where you'll find the most fun! Thanks for the delightful review.
Comment from LG Wolfe
You have to tip your hat to them! I love it when this happens.
It reminds me of a favourite poem - I'm sure you've heard it.
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practise a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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You have to tip your hat to them! I love it when this happens.
It reminds me of a favourite poem - I'm sure you've heard it.
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practise a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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I remember it well! A friend of mine bestowed the entire book when I was very young! Thanks for this fun reminder!
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
You're right. It does seem that when we get to be a certain age, we don't have to as far as society is concerned conform to a certain etiquette. I like the message of this ad enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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You're right. It does seem that when we get to be a certain age, we don't have to as far as society is concerned conform to a certain etiquette. I like the message of this ad enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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I'm looking forward to that kind of freedom, Jeffrey. How about you?!
Comment from Willie P. Smith
Excellent and humorous post. If you live to a ripe old age, you have pretty
much earned the right to speak your mind. Looks like this old lady is taking advantage of that. I really enjoyed your contribution to the contest.
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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Excellent and humorous post. If you live to a ripe old age, you have pretty
much earned the right to speak your mind. Looks like this old lady is taking advantage of that. I really enjoyed your contribution to the contest.
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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It's true, Willie! It gives one something to look forward to! Thanks for the fun review.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is so cute. I really like it. I'm in my late sixties, which SOME people consider elderly!! I have a tendency to say things I wouldn't have said years ago. I'm working on holding my tongue.
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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This is so cute. I really like it. I'm in my late sixties, which SOME people consider elderly!! I have a tendency to say things I wouldn't have said years ago. I'm working on holding my tongue.
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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NO, Janice!! Don't do that!! You've earned this life perk!!! JUST GO FOR IT!!!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is so cute. I really like it. I'm in my late sixties, which SOME people consider elderly!! I have a tendency to say things I wouldn't have said years ago. I'm working on holding my tongue.
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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This is so cute. I really like it. I'm in my late sixties, which SOME people consider elderly!! I have a tendency to say things I wouldn't have said years ago. I'm working on holding my tongue.
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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This was a replica of an earlier review. I wonder if you're having computer glitches today.
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I don't know what happened. ??
Comment from Mark D. R.
Cute poem, terrific use of contest word requirement for 'old lady.'
Your selected illustration is reinforced with your 'plumed hat'. Rhyming is spot on.
Especially like your ending twist.
This will get votes in the writing prompt contest IMHO.
Mark
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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Cute poem, terrific use of contest word requirement for 'old lady.'
Your selected illustration is reinforced with your 'plumed hat'. Rhyming is spot on.
Especially like your ending twist.
This will get votes in the writing prompt contest IMHO.
Mark
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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I hope you are right! Thank you, Mark.
