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Do the Can-Can

Those who can, do Those who can't ~ rant

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Kathleen Wildman

Date: 6/25/2023 10:39:00 AM

Just joined the site and this is the first piece of writing I've seen and read. Glad I joined.Great work. Kathleen x

Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/3/2023 1:14:00 PM

Two sharp good lines. Sometimes when we attempt to do (to affect change) but can't, the rant follows in natural succession. Be well. Cheers, Brian

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/4/2023 6:50:00 PM

You are right, Brian. Still and all, methinks it's better to rein in those rants. Keep smiling, Gershon

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 6/2/2023 12:22:00 PM

Yeahh those who cant do tend to rant more. Nice to see your brevity wonder on the POTD honored list, I expected to see yours.!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/19/2023 7:36:00 AM

Another fine gem—-writ with wit!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/20/2023 9:34:00 PM

Just thinking of you the other day, hoping you'd left us a trace of your talent... Have you?... Thanks, P.S!

Valsa George

Date: 5/15/2023 5:12:00 AM

Beautiful brevity. As Francis Bacon says- 'brevity is the soul of wit' ! Congratulations Gershon on your POTD

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/15/2023 6:35:00 PM

As for me, I'll take eggs, no bacon. lol. Thanks, Valsa

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/13/2023 6:03:00 AM

Gershon, congratulations on your POTD!!! Terrific short poem!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:50:00 PM

Thank you, Mike. Happy weekend!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/13/2023 2:02:00 AM

Belated Congratulatiions. Gershon: on a succinct POTD. Sometimes the energy people spend on excuse’s would be better spent on just getting in and trying. SuZ

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:49:00 PM

100%, Suzanne. Time's too short to waste...

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 5/13/2023 12:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:48:00 PM

Thank you, Jeanette. Cheers, gw

Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/12/2023 8:29:00 PM

Those who can do, those who can't teach, those who can't teach, teach P.E. Congratulations on POTD!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:46:00 PM

Ha, ha! I taught P.E. too, about 55 pounds ago. Cheers, Gershon

Fin Chuuk

Date: 5/12/2023 6:12:00 PM

Right on, Gershon, and a big congrats on potd. Woohoo :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:45:00 PM

Woohoo -- great comment, Fin. Thanks, gw

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/12/2023 4:21:00 PM

Those that can't, just can't do what others can do. Attitude is everything. :) Just look around and see, and you will agree. Possibly. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. May you have a wonderful weekend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:43:00 PM

You too, Brandy. And HMD! ~ Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/12/2023 2:42:00 PM

Hi Gershon, I agree. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Have a wonderful weekend:-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/13/2023 8:43:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. And Happy Mother's Day!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 3:38:00 PM

You agree. I agree. We are relatives of the Agree family! HAGWKEND!

Warren Doll

Date: 5/12/2023 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! Very simple and witty. Well done~ warren

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 3:38:00 PM

Simple -- ok, agreed. Witty -- thanks for gilding the lily a bit.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/12/2023 2:09:00 PM

I'm back with warmest congratulations on your POTD, Gershon. Best wishes. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 3:37:00 PM

Evelyn, your wishes are always much appreciated. Here's to your Friday and your weekend! :) gw

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/12/2023 1:46:00 PM

Love It....so true too! Congratulations on your POTD! Paulette

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 3:37:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paulette. Have a great weekend!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/12/2023 12:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Few words with much said. A fun/cute write. Have a blessed/fun day......................

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 1:14:00 PM

I'm giving you bang for your poetic buck, Paula. lol. Thanks, and have a nice weekend!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/12/2023 12:32:00 PM

:) so true... Congrat. on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 3:36:00 PM

Thanks for noticing this POTD Eve. Best always, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 1:51:00 PM

Thanks for noticing this POTD Eve. Best always, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 1:15:00 PM

Thanks for noticing this POTD Eve. Best always, Gershon

Jim Slaughter

Date: 5/12/2023 11:13:00 AM

Back in my younger acting/dancing days, G, I actually danced the Can-Can as part of a chorus line once. Let me tell you...it is not an easy thing for a guy to do. Afterwards, I didn't "rant", but I did an awful lot of groaning, as I recall. Congrats on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 1:14:00 PM

No kidding. You mean, you're not in your 'younger days' now, Jim?! ... Keep smiling.

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/12/2023 10:34:00 AM

Yep you’re a can do kinda guy Gershon methinks, congratulations on POTD, cheers David

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2023 1:13:00 PM

I am a can-do kinda guy, David. You have me pegged correctly. ~ Peg-leg, notwithstanding (I'm no Bill Veeck though).