A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "On Luck"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Oh no!! That would be rather sickening wouldn't it? But it is life also. I'm sorry the marriage didn't last but not too surprising I guess. This is a fun and amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Rox
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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Oh no!! That would be rather sickening wouldn't it? But it is life also. I'm sorry the marriage didn't last but not too surprising I guess. This is a fun and amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Rox
Comment Written 15-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2019
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I always felt it was a big-time dose of Saxman Luck because I got to realize so early on that I'd made a mistake. No need for prolonged suffering!
Thanks for the review, Rox. I always love hearing from you. xo
Comment from doggymad1
Oh wow what a nightmare. Perhaps not buying the ticket was part of the luck after all. If a man can sulk like a baby it isn't going to be an easy life.
Glad that you have left all that in the past. I am looking forward to more chapters
hugs
Freeda
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Oh wow what a nightmare. Perhaps not buying the ticket was part of the luck after all. If a man can sulk like a baby it isn't going to be an easy life.
Glad that you have left all that in the past. I am looking forward to more chapters
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Freeda
Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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You nailed it, Freeda! That was my thought EXACTLY!!! Saxman Luck at its FINEST to realize that early on to re-think that lousy life choice!!!!!
Love this review. xo
Comment from Ulla
Hahaha, Rachelle, that was tough luck indeed. I'm not a lottery player either so I understand your stance. Well, as you say, the marriage didn't stand a chance anyway. So what was more important? All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Hahaha, Rachelle, that was tough luck indeed. I'm not a lottery player either so I understand your stance. Well, as you say, the marriage didn't stand a chance anyway. So what was more important? All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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So true, Ulla, and I considered it Saxman Luck that I realized it so early in! Sometimes you just live right in this life.
Thanks for the lovely review. xo
Comment from karenina
OH gosh! The funniest part of the whole thing is your author's comments.....saying even 47 million dollars would not have saved the marriage made me laugh out loud.... Hey, you're worth SO MUCH MORE than that anyway!!!!! That IS an amazing story...and I think you and I share that same sort of "reverse luck"...or as I always say "If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any at all!)--LOL. --Karenina
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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OH gosh! The funniest part of the whole thing is your author's comments.....saying even 47 million dollars would not have saved the marriage made me laugh out loud.... Hey, you're worth SO MUCH MORE than that anyway!!!!! That IS an amazing story...and I think you and I share that same sort of "reverse luck"...or as I always say "If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any at all!)--LOL. --Karenina
Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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I considered it a WONDERFUL dose of Saxman Luck because I got to see early on that I had made a poor decision and needed to make reparations at once!!
Thanks for the terrific review, Karenina. xo
Comment from Bill Schott
This essay has an interesting piece on how a person can pin his or her values on something completely random and based on nothing more than the sheerest of lucky happenstance. Winning the lottery is like finding a spring of water in the desert sand. If it occurs when you weren't expecting it, it is a great blessing. If you are searching for it, you will thirst for a mirage.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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This essay has an interesting piece on how a person can pin his or her values on something completely random and based on nothing more than the sheerest of lucky happenstance. Winning the lottery is like finding a spring of water in the desert sand. If it occurs when you weren't expecting it, it is a great blessing. If you are searching for it, you will thirst for a mirage.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Very well put, Bill. I couldn't agree more! xo
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Rachelle Allen,
Interesting piece of General Non-Fiction having smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and a TWIST nearing the end makes it more interesting.
Worth enjoying Indeed!
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Hello Rachelle Allen,
Interesting piece of General Non-Fiction having smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and a TWIST nearing the end makes it more interesting.
Worth enjoying Indeed!
Comment Written 14-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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Thanks, RPSaxena. You know how I love my surprise endings!! xo
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Rachelle Allen, Most Welcome!
Have a pleasant weekend,
~ RP
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You, too! xo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
What an interesting write. My Dad was always lucky, he won umpteen raffles and we always came home with a prize from the coconut shy as kids. But my Dad thought himself unlucky when he was dying at the age of 75 and felt cheated because he loved life so much and wanted to live longer. Remembering him today and how he felt makes me appreciate every day of life and to never complain. Life is not about winning on the lottery, it's about winning that peace in your heart that money cannot buy. I enjoyed your journey here, you entertained me Rachelle, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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What an interesting write. My Dad was always lucky, he won umpteen raffles and we always came home with a prize from the coconut shy as kids. But my Dad thought himself unlucky when he was dying at the age of 75 and felt cheated because he loved life so much and wanted to live longer. Remembering him today and how he felt makes me appreciate every day of life and to never complain. Life is not about winning on the lottery, it's about winning that peace in your heart that money cannot buy. I enjoyed your journey here, you entertained me Rachelle, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2019
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This is an exceptionally lovely and interesting review, Dolly. I loved every word. One thing I have to know, though: what is a coconut shy?!
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He he he, you made me smile, the coconut shy is usually at the fair, it is a stall with coconuts all lined up on a shelf and you have to throw a hard ball at them to knock them over! If you succeed you win the coconut. They still have these stalls at some fairs, love Dolly x
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Geez! Coconuts are REALLY heavy, so you have to have kind of SERIOUSLY good arm to win at THAT game, I imagine!!
Thanks for the tutorial. I am smarter now today, thanks to you! xo
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My Dad loved the coconut shy! It was a challenge! We all loved the coconut too! He he he, love Dolly x
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Oh! So he won at it often! Lucky you! xo
Comment from Debbie Pope
Wow! Wow! Wow! The stories that you do tell. They are amazing. You write like this incident did not affect you one little bit. I would be sick at heart at the loss of money and puzzling over the power of my luck.
Have you ever read an old one by Mastery where he describes how he lost a million dollars? He was on a quiz show and one question away from the prize. It's called Winning the Million Dollars. What are the odds that two FanStory members would be so close to a windfall and watch it fall between their fingers.
I love your humor in this one and you could not have told it any better.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Wow! Wow! Wow! The stories that you do tell. They are amazing. You write like this incident did not affect you one little bit. I would be sick at heart at the loss of money and puzzling over the power of my luck.
Have you ever read an old one by Mastery where he describes how he lost a million dollars? He was on a quiz show and one question away from the prize. It's called Winning the Million Dollars. What are the odds that two FanStory members would be so close to a windfall and watch it fall between their fingers.
I love your humor in this one and you could not have told it any better.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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No, I'll have to check out that story. Thanks for the head's up. I think there are TONS of stories like this out there. I think it's stranger that there's ONLY two on here!!
Thanks for all the encouraging feedback here. xo
Comment from 24chas
Good story, Rachelle. Obviously you had some Charles luck when you didn't buy the ticket. :) But everything happens for a reason, I guess. You've had quite the life, my friend, and I love reading your stories.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Good story, Rachelle. Obviously you had some Charles luck when you didn't buy the ticket. :) But everything happens for a reason, I guess. You've had quite the life, my friend, and I love reading your stories.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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I feel like the Saxman Luck came in the form of realizing early on how incompatible my new husband and I were.
Thanks for the nice review, Charles. xo
Comment from judiverse
Oh, don't tell me you'd have won if you'd only remembered to buy the ticket. Great introduction, with examples about your lucky family. I don't buy lottery tickets, either. They are mostly a waste of money. You're probably right. If you'd have bought the ticket, those probably wouldn't have been the winning numbers. You make a good point that you don't have to e wealthy to be a spoiled brat. Great story. judi
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Oh, don't tell me you'd have won if you'd only remembered to buy the ticket. Great introduction, with examples about your lucky family. I don't buy lottery tickets, either. They are mostly a waste of money. You're probably right. If you'd have bought the ticket, those probably wouldn't have been the winning numbers. You make a good point that you don't have to e wealthy to be a spoiled brat. Great story. judi
Comment Written 13-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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It is a one hundred percent true story! For me, I think the Saxman Luck part came in realizing so early on that I had a huge mistake I needed to fix, i.e., my choice of marital partners!!! Thankfully, his replacement has been a dream come true! Saxman Luck at its finest, in fact!!!
Thanks for the terrific review. xo