My Quirks

I have so many little quirks that I don’t know where to start Please try not to judge me as I bare my fragile heart First there is my coffee cup, no other can replace An antique made by Fire King, this quirk a damn disgrace I dropped it on my driveway and it broke into a million shards Trying to find another one really was quite hard Without my favorite coffee cup my morning really sucks An antique dealer an hour away charged me fifteen bucks! Then there’s the issue of my purse; it’s rode a plane I have not I’ve left it laying in motel rooms; the single thing that I forgot It’s also spent time on sidewalks, long after I have gone It’s ridden the roof of my car and was found on my neighbor’s lawn One thing good about this quirk, my purse returns intact Gives me faith in humanity and that’s just a simple fact And please don’t get me started, the quirk with my long hair I twirl it with my fingers and I’d be lost if it wasn’t there! I also stop the microwave with a second left on the clock I’m afraid if I hear it beep, I’ll go into mental shock. Then there is this thing with ants; I love to sit in sandy loam I can while away the hours watching them build a home There are many oddities with my food and the meal that I just ate I must eat my items separate, so I use a divided plate And damn those raviolis; I have to know just what’s inside Painstakingly peel each one apart, so the meat it cannot hide. I have to straighten hung picture frames and items on a shelf If I cannot make them just so, I want to hang myself I’ve given up orange slice candies, because there is no way to do it Unsuccessful at melting one in my mouth, so finally I’ve said “Screw it.” Now that I have bared my soul and admitted all my quirks Can we still be best of friends, if not, an acquaintance works. Written February 6, 2018 Contest: Quirks Hosted by Madison Demetros

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John Gondolf

Date: 4/23/2018 5:05:00 PM

Rhoda, congrats on your "Quirks" ;) John

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:56:00 PM

It seems I have many, no? Lol. Thank you for standing by my writes even when I go missing. You are a gem of a friend. - Rhoda.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/23/2018 10:47:00 AM

Back with congratulations, Rhoda! Well done! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 6:57:00 PM

Thank you for your friendship, both here and FB. You are a constant for me and I appreciate your help and advice.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 4/23/2018 4:01:00 AM

Congratulations, Rhoda on your great win. Such a beautifully running commentary and flowing expressions... so much to like.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:00:00 PM

Awww...thank you, Subimal. Every time I see your name I think of your wonderful entry in my five letter contest and I chuckle over how difficult it was to get you your gift card. I will always feel indebted to you for not thinking I was a fraud. Lol. You are great!

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/22/2018 11:29:00 AM

Very well written this is, Rhoda ... ''can while away the hours watching them build a home'' is so enjoyable ... Enjoyed reading your poem ... Congratulations ...

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, Probir. Glad you enjoyed that line as much as I enjoy my ants. Lol. I have a photo that is adorable of my daughter intensely watching ants build a home. The apple didn't fall far. Lol.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/21/2018 8:32:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your quirky quirks as we all have them we are all human :) Rhoda, Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve, for your friendship both here and on FB. I am very grateful to have met you and I will never forget that my first contest win was a contest you hosted. You will always occupy a soft spot in my heart. Hugs.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/21/2018 7:52:00 PM

Rhoda, except the way you eat ravioli -your quirks are most endearing. You'd be a delightful and fabulous friend. Congrats on your superbly penned introspection whether all true or not. Totally funny and delightful.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:11:00 PM

..but...but...but...don't you want to inspect that processed meat that has been shoveled off the floor and stuck into the center? Lol. I do consider you a friend, my dear...just one I have never met in person over a dish of Chef Boyardee. (Lucky for you, Ha!) Blushing when I admit that they are all true...and there are more...but I'm not offering those up! Thanks for sticking by me even though I make myself scarce at time. Hugs.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2018 7:18:00 PM

Loved reading about your quirky quirks, Rhoda! Well done, and congrats on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:13:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I'm not afraid to own my quirks...they are all mine...Lol...except maybe I might start hiding my ravioli weirdness, as Line finds it unsavory. LOL!

Fj Thomas

Date: 3/4/2018 11:41:00 AM

...nevermind I read your bio! :D

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/11/2018 6:45:00 PM

It's a small town in Michigan...(read into that "not Detroit). LOL

Fj Thomas

Date: 3/4/2018 11:39:00 AM

Man Rhoda where do you live?! That's almost unheard of to keep getting your purse back! Meanwhile have you considered a fanny pack?? :^p

Fj Thomas

Date: 3/4/2018 8:08:00 AM

Lol well we've got microwaves, raviolis, and crooked items in common. So obviously everyone else would be the 'quirky' ones! ;p

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/4/2018 8:37:00 AM

Thank you, Shadow. It's always nice to know I'm not alone, Lol. "They" are the weird ones. Update on my purse...I recently dropped it in the parking lot at work and the groundskeeper shoved it into a snowbank while plowing. He noticed the purse and got out and retrieved it and brought it to me, but it was missing the attached house, work and car key as I had them attached to the purse strap and the plow blade had snapped it in half. Everything, once again, intact, accept the loss of keys. Well here it is, a month later, the snow mound has melted and he found my keys. My car key, which had a plastic casing is trashed, but I have my other keys now. I just don't know how I keep getting so lucky. LOL.

Edward Mccall

Date: 2/23/2018 8:45:00 AM

Good morning Rhoda, This piece had me in stitches. I'll never approach my microwave the same way again. And as far as being friends It's nice to have one as quirky as me.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/23/2018 9:03:00 PM

Thank you, Edward. I appreciate your time, comments, and friendship

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/20/2018 6:58:00 PM

5th line - u want 'shardS', then later 'on lawn' rather than 'in lawn'. Now that I've gotten Exec Assistant skills out of the way, I want u to know I thoroughly enjoyed this. We can still be friends if I can kill some of the ants. Share: I stop microwave, too/do the orange slice thing, plus Peanut M&Ms, my Capricorn G.Father ate one thing at a time. I couldn't have done as you did, wouldn't have known where to end my list, plus I'm very weird, too weird to expose all! This read is great fun .CC

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 8:51:00 PM

Lol...CayCay...thank you for the fixes...so noted and executed. My daughter hates this poem as she says "shard" is something you accidentally do in your pants. LMFAO...oh well...Thanks for your help and comments. I am astonished that someone else shares my extreme weirdness with those effing orange candy slices...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2018 9:15:00 PM

you twirl your hair? I graduated from doing that as a tot to pulling out the split ends through high school. Now I am trying not to pull out the greys!! And the ants, I too would watch them as a child, get them all together and drown them with the hose. (I guess I have a dark side) and the food thing. I did like you when I was little. Then my mom married a guy that made me eat everything on my plate. Then began the obsession with calorie counting as I gained weight. WE are such QUIRKS.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/17/2018 8:12:00 AM

I too must fuss with split ends (still) but as far as plucking greys I've been fortunate as I have my Dad's genetics of maintaining my color. Yay! Besides, at my age (51) I treasure each and every strand. (probably why I twirl it; maybe I'm actually caressing). Oh...and you haven't had real fun with ants until you've found an ant lions funnel in the sand, dropped an ant in and watched the action (dark side exposed). Hugs, girlfriend

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2018 9:12:00 PM

gosh, first I saw one tonight that I thought was a first place winner and now I see this one. Gosh, two of the best I saw in the contest were yours and hers. GREAT job. A few of these things quirkier than me. I really loved the way you discussed the purse. MINE TOO. It's been lost at least four times. But not the same purse because I collect so MANY. (now I am starting to lose cell phones)

Paul Callus

Date: 2/11/2018 3:53:00 PM

I have been delightfully entertained, Rhoda! Quirks are just perks on a strong friendship:) Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/11/2018 7:24:00 PM

Awwww...Thank you, Paul. Your friendship is invaluable. Sorry I've been missing. I've been working on writing a novel. It's my goal for 2018, to finish and publish it.

James Swartz

Date: 2/11/2018 10:47:00 AM

Great poem Rhoda! Very creative in thought and words and flow. And it made me chuckle a lot! Would a person really drive far and pay 15 dollars for a cup?

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/11/2018 7:22:00 PM

Thank you, James. Yes...I drove to an antique store in Greenville. Lol. Hey...if you ever get the chance, stay at a hotel named Winter's Inn in Greenville, MI. Superb! Also...James...soup mail. Ask me how I'm doing on writing my novel.

Silent One

Date: 2/7/2018 4:04:00 PM

what an excellent poem, don't give up on the orance slice candies, there is always a way... lol... This is really quirky and I hope you finish on top..

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/9/2018 6:12:00 PM

I can't do it. Been trying for years! Have zero tolerance left for those slimy things! Thanks for stopping in, Silent.

Pat Adams

Date: 2/7/2018 7:29:00 AM

This sounds like a winner to me. I really liked it. Great rhyme every time!!! I share a few of those quirks with you, but I don't have a purse!! (I'm not THAT quirky!!)............80)

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/9/2018 6:09:00 PM

Lol, Pat. Not even a man purse or fanny pack? But they are oh so masculine! (Gags). Thank you for your support, Dearheart

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/6/2018 10:10:00 PM

Love it Rhoda! Made me giggle. Quirky awesomeness! Good luck in the contest :) xomo!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/9/2018 6:08:00 PM

Thank you, Maureen. Much appreciated , Dearheart.

John Gondolf

Date: 2/6/2018 7:31:00 PM

Rhoda, enjoyed learning more about you. Good luck in the contest. John

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/6/2018 7:45:00 PM

...and you're still my friend. Wow! That's willpower right there! Thanks, John.