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Another Ilene

My first appointment for P.T. (To help my torn-meniscus knee) Had me arriving at the same Time as another with my name. She entered with a loud complaint – The elevator was too quaint And so she’d walked a flight of stairs, But locked doors caught her unawares. Annoyed at forms for filling out, “I need a pen!” she then did shout. I quietly observed the scene, Then stood when someone called, “Ilene!” “But I’m Ilene!” she did insist. She glared at me, a little pissed. The clerk, though, took it all in stride. “You’re both Ilenes,” she clarified. Our name’s not often spelled with “I.” I’m sure, like me, she wondered why Coincidence or maybe fate Brought us together on this date.

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Date: 6/18/2022 7:43:00 PM
Love it that you share your name with such a marvelous woman. Ha!
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Date: 6/7/2022 8:39:00 PM
You know how things come in 3's? Well, my daughter's middle name is Ilene too! Why did I spell it that way? She was born in Israel, and for the life of me I couldn't remember how Eileen was spelled. So I wrote Ilene on the form at the hospital and then on the American embassy form. (Her Jewish name is Rochel Chaya). How about that?!
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Date: 6/2/2022 8:20:00 PM
How often does this happen in real life? What a coincidence. I can, however, imagine worse situations, can't you? Thanks for sharing. / Maurice
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Date: 6/2/2022 11:39:00 AM
I truly enjoyed this one, Ilene (with an "I") :) I can imagine you with a controlled grin on your face and a bright glint in your eyes :) ~ Best regards // paul
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Date: 6/2/2022 11:17:00 AM
Well i sincerely hope they saw you first! hope your treatment went well and you will be recovered soon xx, hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/2/2022 10:55:00 AM
Next time tell her to spell her name with an E (as in EEK) so everyone will know you are not alike! Aloha!
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Date: 6/1/2022 7:53:00 PM
Well, one thing's for sure. You are the better of the Ilenes! She sounds to me like a total B!
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Date: 6/1/2022 4:52:00 PM
Bet she can't write excellent poetry like you Ilene. Tom
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Date: 6/1/2022 4:41:00 PM
You're a one-of-a-kind Ilene. Kind and considerate. Not sure I'd want anything to do with Miss Fussy Pants. I hope your PT goes well.
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Date: 6/1/2022 4:27:00 PM
Interesting to observe parallel universe, Ilene - and see how others might react to her. Enjoyed this!
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