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I straightened him out, but he needed it.

I was talking to this middle-aged man this morning. I'd say he was probably in his upper fifties or so. He wore a grayish-white beard and he had a few prominent wrinkles on his tired looking face. His glasses were filthy and they sat half crooked on his nose. His hair stood straight up and pointed in every direction you could imagine. I was a little harsh on the somewhat old-timer. I told him to clean his damn glasses because they were so darn dirty that I was surprised that he could even see me. Then, I told him to get his act together fast. The man must have been humiliated I'm sure, because he never said a single word back to me, but I could tell by the look on his face that he wanted to tell me some harsh words, I just laughed at him. Then, I did what I had to do. What is it "you ask" Well, I did what I do every other morning. I stopped brushing my teeth and I stopped looking in the mirror and I got my tired butt ready for work.

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Date: 11/21/2018 6:44:00 PM
Ha, ha! You had me going right to the end, my friend. Well-done! :) gw
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Date: 11/20/2018 7:24:00 AM
Love It...I Laughed. (;
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Date: 11/20/2018 9:55:00 PM
Hi Vickie, everyone deserves a good laugh once in a while. lol...thanks for the visit...:)
Date: 11/18/2018 11:17:00 AM
Wonderful narration with multiple messages dear, Charles
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Date: 11/20/2018 9:59:00 PM
Great to hear from you, Demetrios! Thank you kindly my friend
Date: 11/17/2018 8:39:00 PM
Oh yes, and from the moment I began your little story- something told me, you were talking about yourself. :) Soft giggle. Soooo cute and clever my friend. I just love this. Why?? The humor and the truth. Gotta love talking to yourself!!! We have all done it. Thanks for the smile this evening. :) Brandy
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:01:00 PM
Hey Brandy, yeah, I talk to myself much too often ...and the truth always comes out..lol Great to hear from you! Smiling with you :)
Date: 11/16/2018 5:30:00 AM
Charles, you made me smile.. Bigly!! :)
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:02:00 PM
Anytime I can make someone smile brings great joy to myself...Nice to hear from you, LM Hoping all is well!
Date: 11/15/2018 1:14:00 PM
this is hilarious, charlie... am loving it...huggs
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:03:00 PM
I'm loving that you're loving it...lol Thanks Nette :) Huggs
Date: 11/15/2018 6:24:00 AM
Yep!...same old story Charlie...that's why I cover my mirrors lol...laughable verse my friend...love & reflections...^WW^
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:04:00 PM
You're a stud, WW we all know that..lol Love & reflections CM
Date: 11/14/2018 8:40:00 PM
I so enjoyed your moving and endearing introspection, dear Charlieku. A captivating write with a touching ironic twist in the end.. humorous and heartwarming poetry my charming friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:08:00 PM
Ahh, my beautiful charming friend, Susan. Your comments are always so warm and wonderful. I am thrilled that I was able to brighten you day with a little laughter. Warmest wishes and love & hugs to you...:) Charlieku
Date: 11/14/2018 11:55:00 AM
Kind of funny and kind of poignant too. A wry and well expressed moment of introspection. Nice write.
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:10:00 PM
A little laughter to give to a great friend like yourself is most rewarding... Thanks Lawrence...Stay cool brother!
Date: 11/14/2018 9:12:00 AM
Lol! ;D
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Date: 11/20/2018 10:10:00 PM
:)

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