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                          ~~Non Fiction~~

Retired now, the Government calls me a carer. Now I ask you what could be fairer? They pay me a few dollars to look after my better half. They explain that I save them the cost of employing staff. Well, I won’t tell them, but they could have saved their money, He won’t have a cook or a cleaner or nurse, he is such a honey, My dear hubby refuses to have anyone in the house. So, they could have kept their money, but I am being quiet as a mouse. In days gone by I had a job of responsibility before I retired, I did the job well, worked ethically and was sometimes wired. Before I became (I guess you could say) a domesticator, I was actually a licensed private and commercial investigator.

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Date: 2/24/2024 2:04:00 PM
I have read your winning work and found it very interesting. Congratulations. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 2/24/2024 4:36:00 PM
Thanks sweet Sara, yes it was an interesting profession, but the one I have now is rewarded by love. Makes me far more wealthy. Have a lovely day. Wen
Date: 2/24/2024 7:54:00 AM
Private Investigator is very interesting. As retired, totally engaged as carer of your husband is a great job. Congrats for both. Love
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Date: 2/24/2024 4:34:00 PM
It was interesting Anisha, but my full time job now is much more rewarding. So lovely of you to comment on my poem. Thank you and very best wishes from Wen.
Date: 2/23/2024 4:24:00 PM
No kidding aye? You are filled with surprises, but still the job you have now is worth so much, my dear! Enjoyed this very creative entry, I bet you looked just like that picture posted, lol. Congrats Wen!
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Date: 2/24/2024 8:19:00 AM
Oh how cute! Before & after
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Date: 2/23/2024 5:35:00 PM
Yup looked just like the after pic, when I retired..LOL Love your comment Thanks lovely one. .. Wen
Date: 2/23/2024 6:30:00 AM
How interesting! Love the picture too! Congratulations!
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Date: 2/23/2024 1:34:00 PM
The fun part of this was finding out a little bit about our Soupers! Thank you!
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Date: 2/23/2024 8:15:00 AM
Thanks Kim and so Generous of you to give us all placements. Everyone puts effort into these contests its lovely when a judge rewards everyone. Best Wishes Kim.
Date: 2/7/2024 11:38:00 PM
How brilliant is this? Love love it x (fav) It is no easy job being a carer, even for a loved one, especially on your own. Many Blessings SV x
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Date: 2/8/2024 3:17:00 AM
Hardest job I have ever done Sam. Not physically but the mental responsibility of caring for a loved one, and looking after their well being 24/7 can be quite mind bending at times. Not complaining though, I am glad I can do it. Thanks for your thoughtful comment Sam. Best wishes.
Date: 2/6/2024 9:54:00 AM
- An investigator sounds exciting, S.V. -take care of your spouse ... we do it out of love ... not small coins from the Government ... a job for 24 hours a day - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 2/6/2024 12:25:00 PM
No where near as exciting as a nurse or air hostess or hundreds of other professions.. lol.. I would have gladly swapped the few coins for a cleaner, cook and nurse to come every day, but my husband wouldn't allow it. Yes I still love him, you are right sweet Anne-Lise, love conquers all. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Date: 2/4/2024 5:42:00 AM
Don't you just love saving the Government money? Naturally, you will be rewarded in later life. Hold on to that thought. Pink elephant just flew by my window.
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Date: 2/4/2024 9:34:00 AM
Thanks for this glowing affirmation of my poem Paul. Your sweet words of encouragement are truly appreciated.. Wen
Date: 2/2/2024 10:33:00 AM
Nice. The care giver job you are doing deserves lots of kudos.
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Date: 2/2/2024 3:16:00 PM
Being his carer Jay, is the hardest job I have ever had. Harder than having 3 children under 5 years old. Even harder than being a long distance grandma to my grandkids that live 7000 miles away. Thank you for your kudos, its appreciated.

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