On the Other Hand

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This is a counterpoint to the previous poem, 'Not Handy, Just Dandy.'

I can count on my fingers the number of college men -- who can hammer a nail true and make a screwdriver screw who can saw along a straight line and finish a DIY project on time -- And if an appliance chance to break down rather then them, I'd hire a clown

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David Mchattie

Date: 5/14/2021 5:10:00 PM

I took four years of construction in high school so I can hammer a nail. After that... my resume gets a little thin. Stay frosty my friend.

Anselmo Boles

Date: 5/14/2021 10:07:00 AM

Sometimes even on a good day, I would still have a tough time opening a jar of jelly. Not a handyman! But I can play the piano and sing a few tunes with my eyes closed. This write is a thumbs up Gershon!--ab

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/14/2021 4:49:00 PM

Last week, I punched my way out of a paper bag! lol. Can't play the piano with both hands tied behind my back, for some reason. Cheers, gw

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/14/2021 8:47:00 AM

So true, but I must admit, I am about as mechanical as a blob of clay! My wife always handled the odd-job repairs. Now, I'm just letting everything go to seed.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/14/2021 4:45:00 PM

I'm about the same, mechanically speaking, although I'm better than I was growing up. Oh, well... :) gw