Junk Mail
Unsolicited surprise ''package''19 total reviews
Comment from kmoss
My random scroll through your portfolio led me to this junk right here! Ha. The title and description is so fitting and down right hilarious. I never know what I'm getting with you. And wienered! Ha.
I cannot believe it's a true story, wait yes I can, this whole world has gone to junk!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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My random scroll through your portfolio led me to this junk right here! Ha. The title and description is so fitting and down right hilarious. I never know what I'm getting with you. And wienered! Ha.
I cannot believe it's a true story, wait yes I can, this whole world has gone to junk!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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I had a blast with this one! Thanks for stopping by--always a pleasure. Cheers. LIZ
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It?s one of my favs! I still don?t really know if a six on an old old counts, and this one already had a six. I?m sure you have a six coming up this week!
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Actually, nothing from last year "counts" toward the rankings; my purpose here is to have my work read by as many as will read it, so I continually promote my long pieces and when I accrue pumps.
Comment from RetroStarfish
Excellent story! Jim opening Judy's male mail is one thing... but you've actually and articulately told the story about how friendship, post and friendships have morphed into the dick shot phenomenon that we are stuck with today.
Nicely done!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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Excellent story! Jim opening Judy's male mail is one thing... but you've actually and articulately told the story about how friendship, post and friendships have morphed into the dick shot phenomenon that we are stuck with today.
Nicely done!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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I had a blast with this one! Thanks for stopping by--always a pleasure. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from equestrik
This is so very funny! I love the writing and the humor in your picture-well chosen as well as your clever writing which creatively expressed this funny situation. Times have surely changed!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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This is so very funny! I love the writing and the humor in your picture-well chosen as well as your clever writing which creatively expressed this funny situation. Times have surely changed!
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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I had a blast with this one! Thanks for stopping by--always a pleasure. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Sharon Nolen
You know what? You are so right when you said "But a friend back then would never, ever, send a friend a photo of his package!"
I am a novice at writing. So that's why I am intrigued by use of words. I loved how you used the words "purported, notwithstanding". I didn't know what purported meant. I learned something new. Thank you for that.
I liked how you described what a mailbox was and how it was used (back then).
I liked that you talked about what a friend was and what a friend would not do. This is so important because the term "friend" is so different in written social media these days. People are friends with folks they don't know. So it's great how you pointed out what a friend used to be.
I liked the use of the word "WIENERed." That was funny.
Anyway, this was a really good story. Thank you.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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You know what? You are so right when you said "But a friend back then would never, ever, send a friend a photo of his package!"
I am a novice at writing. So that's why I am intrigued by use of words. I loved how you used the words "purported, notwithstanding". I didn't know what purported meant. I learned something new. Thank you for that.
I liked how you described what a mailbox was and how it was used (back then).
I liked that you talked about what a friend was and what a friend would not do. This is so important because the term "friend" is so different in written social media these days. People are friends with folks they don't know. So it's great how you pointed out what a friend used to be.
I liked the use of the word "WIENERed." That was funny.
Anyway, this was a really good story. Thank you.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Thank you Sharon! So pleased you enjoyed the piece. I'm gratified that you mentioned the mailbox part--one reviewer specifically disliked that section! Stop by anytime. Cheers. LIZ
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You did a great job. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story.
Comment from Christy Mahon
Ok, you finally went over the top with, "Thanks to WILLIE for artwork: BALLS." Just kidding. Surely an amusing anecdote and comment upon the perils of how so many people communicate these days. "...a cell phone, ironically called, given it is used for everything but talking." There you go, that's heart of the matter. As an elder I do not get the furious pecking at a tiny keypad when instead the mere press of a button can easily result in audible dialogue. What am I missing?
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Ok, you finally went over the top with, "Thanks to WILLIE for artwork: BALLS." Just kidding. Surely an amusing anecdote and comment upon the perils of how so many people communicate these days. "...a cell phone, ironically called, given it is used for everything but talking." There you go, that's heart of the matter. As an elder I do not get the furious pecking at a tiny keypad when instead the mere press of a button can easily result in audible dialogue. What am I missing?
Comment Written 16-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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What a lovely surprise Christy--this piece is no longer listed--which means you read it for 2 cents--however did you chance upon it? I was especially delighted that your review--the "magic" 15th--resulted in this piece "meriting" so-called "recognized" status which puts a virtual blue ribbon next to it. Glad you enjoyed my rant, Cheers. LIZ
Comment from estory
I thought this was great. Super job playing around with the mail theme, creating this contemporary take on the inappropriate 'mail'. I liked how you laid out the terrific contrasts between old school mail, and mail boxes with actual letters in envelopes and packages wrapped in paper, versus today's world of nude photos sent by people you never see electronically. There's this odd sense of ambiguity that people have with this electronic email nowadays. Like they can hide behind a mask. Love the style and sense of humor in your writing personality. estory
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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I thought this was great. Super job playing around with the mail theme, creating this contemporary take on the inappropriate 'mail'. I liked how you laid out the terrific contrasts between old school mail, and mail boxes with actual letters in envelopes and packages wrapped in paper, versus today's world of nude photos sent by people you never see electronically. There's this odd sense of ambiguity that people have with this electronic email nowadays. Like they can hide behind a mask. Love the style and sense of humor in your writing personality. estory
Comment Written 17-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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Thank you for the lovely ssssssurprise--even more so your lauditory remarks. Funny that you mention enjoying reading about the old school stuff--one reviewer particularly disliked that section. Go figure. (It's happened before--one time two for, two against.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Susan Larson
I guess it took BALLS to send such a package, but then again, some people are shameless. Was the sender maybe inspired by Anthony Wiener? Actually, where I went to college, the boys were absolute vulgar PIGS. There was one dorm in the center of campus that it was almost impossible not to pass. The PIGS would stand on the balcony and hurl obscenities at girls who passed by. One time they actually waved a dildo at us! Better to see one in cyberspace than a replica in reallife?
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2020
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I guess it took BALLS to send such a package, but then again, some people are shameless. Was the sender maybe inspired by Anthony Wiener? Actually, where I went to college, the boys were absolute vulgar PIGS. There was one dorm in the center of campus that it was almost impossible not to pass. The PIGS would stand on the balcony and hurl obscenities at girls who passed by. One time they actually waved a dildo at us! Better to see one in cyberspace than a replica in reallife?
Comment Written 17-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2020
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Hello again Susan. I am appalled (and, ashamed to admit, amused) by the antics of the PIGS (by CAPPing them you add a dark touch of humor at their expense)! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for using Willie's picture of "Balls" and not the wiener picture. I like your reminiscing of the old times when people used pen and paper. Actually, I occasionally still do. I have friends who refuse to use the computer!
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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Thank you for using Willie's picture of "Balls" and not the wiener picture. I like your reminiscing of the old times when people used pen and paper. Actually, I occasionally still do. I have friends who refuse to use the computer!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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Thanks Helen--never thought of looking for a dick pic--fortunately I am not in possession of one. It didn't occur to me to look for a hotdog either--I was aiming for a mailbox--no luck--then a gift box--no luck--then up came BALLS by WILLIE! Stop by anytime. Cheers. LIZ (Funny you and one other particularly liked the old time bit; another particularly disliked it. Go figure!)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your story points to the fact that technology can sometimes cause major inconveniences (or worse), Liz. You did a great job. I especially liked the description of 'real things such as the mailbox, the letter, the pictures made with real cameras, a the wrapped gift. Your story is funny but probably not to the ones involved.
Thanks for sharing,
�Jan
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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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Your story points to the fact that technology can sometimes cause major inconveniences (or worse), Liz. You did a great job. I especially liked the description of 'real things such as the mailbox, the letter, the pictures made with real cameras, a the wrapped gift. Your story is funny but probably not to the ones involved.
Thanks for sharing,
�Jan
(red envelope image)
Comment Written 15-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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Thanks for stopping by Jan. Glad you were amused! Funny that you should mention that you particularly liked the paragraph with the mailbox, etc.; another reviewer particularly disliked it. Go figure. (This has happened before; one time two for, two against! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Rikki66
The anonymity of the web give many the ability to be as**s.Use to be at least there would be you show me yours I'll show you mine. Then again before digital you couldn't get those photos printed.
RikkiLXXlll
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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The anonymity of the web give many the ability to be as**s.Use to be at least there would be you show me yours I'll show you mine. Then again before digital you couldn't get those photos printed.
RikkiLXXlll
Comment Written 15-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
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Thanks Rikki--I never thought of searching out a dick pic to showcase this piece; fortunately I am not in possession of one. It didn't occur to me to look for a hotdog either--I was aiming for a mailbox--no luck--then a gift box--no luck--then up came BALLS by WILLIE! Stop by anytime. Cheers. LIZ (Funny you and one other particularly liked the old time bit; another particularly disliked it. Go figure!)
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Welcome.
The photo was appropriate to the subject.
Rikki