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Perhaps I Should Skip Dessert


Sure, I'm out of shape...
But must the distributors
of my frozen meal
insult me by instructing,
stir and recover?

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Indiana Shaw

April 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Not sure on how much energy it takes to stir a microwave meal, John, let alone how much to eat one, lets say 2 calories per stir and 1 calorie per lifting ones spoon up each time, and hey my excise regime is looking up already, and of course there is that recover after all that effort, ha, ha, ha, sweet call . . . ; )

John Watt

April 25, 2022 at 12:52 PM

I like the way you think, Indy. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week ~ John

Sara Kendrick

April 15, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Cute thoughts about the instructions. My grandson eats those meal all the time when I don't have what he likes because I try to keep him some in the freezer. He says they are not nearly enough food. LOL..Thanks for the visit. Sara

John Watt

April 25, 2022 at 12:51 PM

LOL, I'm sure your grandson is growing like a weed, as many young men do! Thanks for the visit ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

April 13, 2022 at 3:46 PM

thanks for all the comments the other day!!

John Watt

April 13, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Of course. I only have 997 more to go and then we'll be even, haha.

Andrea Dietrich

April 2, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Hahaha. Did it really say that? I can barely see the small print. But if it is from Asia, they do come up with the funniest translations sometimes

John Watt

April 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM

You should do a poem on the funny translations that happen. Mostly I was just amused by the pun of re-cover and recover.

Jenna Logan

March 30, 2022 at 8:04 AM

What meanies, to have us open and stir, only to be tantalized by the aroma of the meal. As far as skipping dessert... I'd rather skip the meal and indulge my Sweetooth. Fun write, John.

John Watt

April 13, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Life is short - eat dessert first!

Gershon Wolf

March 29, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Recovery is just a stir or two away... Smiles, Gershon

John Watt

March 30, 2022 at 7:56 AM

I may have to take a recovery nap first. Thanks for the fun comment, my friend.

Debra L Brown

March 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM

John, this was funny, but look on the bright side at lease they didn't tell you had to wear a mask when stirring (LoL). Thanks for the smile. Blessings ~ Debra

John Watt

March 30, 2022 at 7:53 AM

Yes indeed, I am grateful for every moment without a mask. Thanks for stopping by for a visit my friend ~ John

Heidi Sands

March 28, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Funny. Good one John :)

John Watt

March 30, 2022 at 7:52 AM

Thanks Heidi. I hope all is well in your world ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

March 24, 2022 at 10:04 AM

At least it's not as bad as the instructions for washing your hair (lather rinse repeat) who actually does not know how to wash their hair?

John Watt

March 24, 2022 at 10:23 AM

Ha, so true. "So, how many times do I have to repeat?" Or how about the signs in public restrooms: "Place hands under flowing water and rub together"?