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Two Diverse Reactions To Ding Dong

Ding dong Child runs for the door Eager, excited, thrilled With whoever is there Expecting the best possible scenario Adult has completely different reaction Slowly gets off of couch, heads toward door Home invasion? Religious pamphlet-distributor? Girl Scout Cookie sales? Experience and knowledge have taken their toll.

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/13/2020 6:36:00 PM

Never answer that ding-dong unless it's a girl scout...cookies are very important to preserve sanity these days.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/14/2020 3:24:00 AM

Girl Scouts are selling them now at store locations, which I do agree is safer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2020 6:49:00 PM

Yes. How true... Yet it gives us such hope for the future to see the enthusiasm of the young ones, doesn't it? Seriously, they inspire me. Great contrast here, Caren. Thanks, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/14/2020 3:24:00 AM

They are so much fun to watch! So much!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/12/2020 11:37:00 AM

Well done! Thanks for the laugh! Aloha! Rico

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/12/2020 6:23:00 PM

Love it that you laughed!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/12/2020 7:34:00 AM

LOL! True and comical! Heaven will not be so. We can take those long hikes through the woods, answer the door — perhaps no doors at all! We will be those innocence once more, with nothing to fear! Love ya, friend!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/12/2020 6:23:00 PM

I have nothing to fear. I have had a great life!

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 8/12/2020 4:47:00 AM

Yes. Heartbreakingly so. Good verse to capture the phenomena of aging scale.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/12/2020 6:24:00 PM

It was an observation I always make. Children are always the first to get the door and eagerly.