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Truth, and Consequences

Can I speak to Joe, please? Sorry, he's busy now. Try later... Hey, Joe, you have a minute? Not today. I'm much too busy... Dad, could I ask you something? Sorry, son. I'm really busy now, son... Darling, can we talk about Grandma? Not now, honey. I'm trying to concentrate... Mr. Wilson, this is the Presidents calling, I want -- I'd -- I'd love to talk, but I'm in a meeting now... **************** Son, Help! I can't breathe! Get Mom! Gee, sorry Dad. I'm awfully busy right now...

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/16/2019 4:01:00 PM

hey gershon! my mind also went right to that harry chapin song, but you've put your own spin on it. well done!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2019 6:54:00 PM

This is so freaky, Ilene! I didn't really play the song in my head with Mike's comment, but now I have, and OMG, you two are right! These two pieces are eerily similar. Now, how do I make the kind of money Chapin did?! LOL. Ciao! ~ gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/16/2019 2:27:00 PM

Well done Gershon, Reminds me of the Harry Chapin song, Cats in the Cradle. You're probably too young to remember !!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2019 3:38:00 PM

Absolutely correct, Mike---still had the silver spoon in my mouth! LOL! Thanks for a little hilarity on a gray day in Chicago. Happy Wednesday to you, my friend.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/16/2019 12:04:00 PM

Love the title and the ending! Well penned!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/16/2019 10:05:00 PM

I like the TRUTHFULNESS and the HEARTfulness of the ending.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2019 12:25:00 PM

Interesting comment, as it leaves me wondering what aspect of the ending you liked... :) gw