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Favourite Flower

What happened I’m not really sure, but it happened in almost a flash, and I was left sitting alone, for some reason I had done me dash. And now I am scratching me head. Me good wife has left in a huff, so I ponder on how to get home, now she said that she’s had enough. Our marriage had gone a bit stale, there are some things we need to mend, and I agreed that we should go on, a Marriage Revival Weekend. This conference sounded appealing, for reviving a love that we had, and weeding out terrible habits, that tended to drive us both mad. The mentor had touched a raw nerve, and fault we could see on both sides. When she had finished her lecture, our revival had taken big strides. That is until after the rundown, of essentials we need in our life. We need to become more observant, when becoming a husband and wife. And after her final address, one question caused all the fuss, for it was aimed at the men, and caused a big problem for us. Her warning was aimed at importance, on knowing our partners desire, so we must relate with each other, and that’s when I fell in the fire. The question I’m asked I replied, with an answer completely insane, “Can you name your wife’s favoured flower?” Well, it’s either self-raising or plain.

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Date: 9/19/2022 7:37:00 AM
Hi Lindsay: Just in for a read and I read a couple of your Autumn themes that I had already commented on but this is one I missed. I just love that punch line. Hope all is well. Best always. Suzanne
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Date: 6/7/2019 1:25:00 PM
As usual, a great write Lindsay, humour present throughout all your writes! Perhaps roses or daisy's next time. Thank you Lindsay - hugs Jennifer.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/11/2019 1:08:00 AM
Hello Jennifer … you can almost hear this happening and I'll bet similar 'romantic moments' occur in many circumstances like this. I reckon I've known a few blokes on that field - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 6/3/2019 6:03:00 PM
Back in the day, most married couples had no idea they were unhappy; they needed preachers and advertisers to spread dissatisfaction, so the woman whose husband knew which flour she preferred would have been a godsend! Nicely caught and scribed, Lindsay! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 6/6/2019 7:51:00 PM
G'day Rico … the shame of separation would not allow the glue to melt. As long as food was put on the table was enough some men who enjoyed pub company - thanks Rico - Lindsay
Date: 6/3/2019 4:00:00 AM
That last line is a killer Lindsay , you have a real talent for these, love your humour. Tom.
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Date: 6/6/2019 7:48:00 PM
G'day Tom … when you have, what my wife calls, a sick mind, hearing a throw away comment can lead to bigger things - thanks Tom - Lindsay

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