Old-School

My aunt, who is nobody’s fool, Has the attitude, slightly old-school, That when giving a gift, Though it gives her a lift, Some acknowledgement should be the rule. If a thank you is simply too hard, Then her efforts seem, sadly, quite marred. When next year rolls around She will cover that ground Sending nothing, except for a card.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 10/30/2018 8:58:00 PM

I solved this problem years ago, Ilene, I didn't send anyone a gift so expected none in return. It still works. / M

Robert Johnson

Date: 10/28/2018 1:53:00 PM

Dear Auntie, I'm so sorry I didn't acknowledge your gift. Please forgive me and put a gift card in the card please. :) Just having a little fun. :)

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2018 7:55:00 PM

We have friends who do exactly the same as your aunt, if her gifts aren't acknowledged then that's the last one they send. I always insisted son did thank you letters for Christmas presents, we always had to do it and its only polite:-) Sadly letter writing is a dying art:-(

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/27/2018 2:30:00 PM

It's amazing how thank you's are hard to come by these days. It's an epidemic.Too old-school?

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/27/2018 12:32:00 PM

Another humdinger! Aloha! Rico

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/27/2018 9:53:00 AM

I think if I were to ever spend time with you, I would surely ink myself. You consistently deliver wit and humor; this limerick is no exception. By the way, I think I know your aunt! Poetry hugs ... CayCay