A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "On Entitlement"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from A. Willow Bends
And as I mentioned, I am out of sixes. This is awesome. And you claim you have never punched anyone? This is one of the best things I have read and a wonderful description of the those who feel "entitled". To hell with them, we are all entitled to a certain extent, are we not? This is a strong, well-laid out piece of writing that informs and describes what is going on in our society, the loss of manners, integrity and compromise. You did a wonderful job with this piece!
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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And as I mentioned, I am out of sixes. This is awesome. And you claim you have never punched anyone? This is one of the best things I have read and a wonderful description of the those who feel "entitled". To hell with them, we are all entitled to a certain extent, are we not? This is a strong, well-laid out piece of writing that informs and describes what is going on in our society, the loss of manners, integrity and compromise. You did a wonderful job with this piece!
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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I really appreciate your words and backing on this, Wendy. Thank you for always writing exactly what I need to read. xo
Comment from JudyE
That poor girl! Sounds like the mother-in-law from hell for starters. As you say, for some, it's all about them and theirs and to hell with all others.
I looked up 'in lieu of' and came up with 'in place of' or 'instead of' so I wonder if it's quite the right choice here.
Cheers. Judy
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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That poor girl! Sounds like the mother-in-law from hell for starters. As you say, for some, it's all about them and theirs and to hell with all others.
I looked up 'in lieu of' and came up with 'in place of' or 'instead of' so I wonder if it's quite the right choice here.
Cheers. Judy
Comment Written 06-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Judy.
Comment from WalkerMan
Ha! You are entirely right about people so used to getting every whim satisfied that they have no sense whatever about politeness, let alone diplomacy or genuine compromise. Yet, there is justice because, no matter how smugly they view each seeming victory, deep inside they are perpetually miserable, as nothing is ever enough. Well done.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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Ha! You are entirely right about people so used to getting every whim satisfied that they have no sense whatever about politeness, let alone diplomacy or genuine compromise. Yet, there is justice because, no matter how smugly they view each seeming victory, deep inside they are perpetually miserable, as nothing is ever enough. Well done.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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You are EXACTLY right, Walker Man. Thank you for this terrific review. xo
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You are welcome, Rachelle. They are victims of their own insatiable wants, creating a worse Hell on Earth for themselves than for others they come in contact with, as the latter is brief but the former is endless. -- Mike
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Extremely well put, WalkerMan! xo
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Thank you, Rachelle. :)) -- Mike
Comment from susand3022
Now, normally, Rachelle, I would say something like, "from your lips..." but I guess that last bit was perhaps the other way around wasn't it! LOL So... The poor bride was marrying Groomzilla to the Jurassic Park Overture??? That's soooo funny!!!! I feel so bad for her... and her whole family... how long do you think that one will last... 6 months? A year?
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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Now, normally, Rachelle, I would say something like, "from your lips..." but I guess that last bit was perhaps the other way around wasn't it! LOL So... The poor bride was marrying Groomzilla to the Jurassic Park Overture??? That's soooo funny!!!! I feel so bad for her... and her whole family... how long do you think that one will last... 6 months? A year?
Comment Written 06-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2019
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Yeah, it's anyone's guess. But for her sake, I hope she's gotten out. (Btw, the day of their wedding it absolutely poured, and Recital Day, the next day, was sunny, warm, and beautiful.) [NOT that I'd be gleeful and vindictive or anything, of course, Susan...] xo
Comment from 24chas
Seems to me you played this one just right, Rachelle. I hate arrogance in any way, shape, or form and these people were full of it. :) I can't believe she chose that song as her entrance song. Classic! Nicely written as always. You always make the reader feel like we are right there with you.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Seems to me you played this one just right, Rachelle. I hate arrogance in any way, shape, or form and these people were full of it. :) I can't believe she chose that song as her entrance song. Classic! Nicely written as always. You always make the reader feel like we are right there with you.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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I appreciate this so much, 24chas. Thank you. xo
Comment from Richard J
It never ceases to amaze me the arrogance some have become conditioned by, by father, mother, school, awards, recognition, and generally life status that, seemingly, guarantees them a life of privilege at the expense of those less lauded and resourceful at winning; especially, where there is no intermediary process to level the playing field against bully and prey.
All too often, one is left to fend for themselves, and almost as often to their own peril by standing-up to such flagrant disregard for common courtesy and respect with sheer frustration that spurs less than congenial results, let's say, that assures the higher-up mucky-mucks that the spoiled bullies are validated in their demands ... and, so it goes, on into even further total dysfunction -- even tragedy.
I am left to wonder if there will ever be a sensibly righteous answer for all situations where class and presumed privilege is involved.
Beautiful writing, as usual, of one of life's true events ... and, in such a way it makes this man smile in the end!
Thanks for sharing, Rachelle! ~ Richard : )
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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It never ceases to amaze me the arrogance some have become conditioned by, by father, mother, school, awards, recognition, and generally life status that, seemingly, guarantees them a life of privilege at the expense of those less lauded and resourceful at winning; especially, where there is no intermediary process to level the playing field against bully and prey.
All too often, one is left to fend for themselves, and almost as often to their own peril by standing-up to such flagrant disregard for common courtesy and respect with sheer frustration that spurs less than congenial results, let's say, that assures the higher-up mucky-mucks that the spoiled bullies are validated in their demands ... and, so it goes, on into even further total dysfunction -- even tragedy.
I am left to wonder if there will ever be a sensibly righteous answer for all situations where class and presumed privilege is involved.
Beautiful writing, as usual, of one of life's true events ... and, in such a way it makes this man smile in the end!
Thanks for sharing, Rachelle! ~ Richard : )
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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thanks, Richard J.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I totally agree that there is a generation of people who have no concept of not getting their way. They also have to have their way immediately. Such folks have little or no respect for the rights of others, hence there can be no diplomacy.
I enjoyed your piece immensely, but I'm a little confused with the last line. You just made that up for a good ending, right? You are just saying that Jurassic Park was given to you as a gratuitous blessing for having to endure such rudeness. It was a gift from God, just like he said You're welcome. Alternatively, you could glance to the heavens and say "thank you." Just an idea. The piece is very good. I think I am just trying too hard to be helpful.
As to my doctor visit, my doctor thinks that I caught a bug on the ship and just can't shake it. So, she put me on antibiotics and something for my nerves. I'll keep you posted. I hope she is right.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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I totally agree that there is a generation of people who have no concept of not getting their way. They also have to have their way immediately. Such folks have little or no respect for the rights of others, hence there can be no diplomacy.
I enjoyed your piece immensely, but I'm a little confused with the last line. You just made that up for a good ending, right? You are just saying that Jurassic Park was given to you as a gratuitous blessing for having to endure such rudeness. It was a gift from God, just like he said You're welcome. Alternatively, you could glance to the heavens and say "thank you." Just an idea. The piece is very good. I think I am just trying too hard to be helpful.
As to my doctor visit, my doctor thinks that I caught a bug on the ship and just can't shake it. So, she put me on antibiotics and something for my nerves. I'll keep you posted. I hope she is right.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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First, that's encouraging about the diagnosis for why you've been so unwell...though, of course, I'm sorry to read that it happened while you enjoying a cruise. Oy.
The "you're welcome" from G-d came because He let me witness the ridiculousness of having Jurassic Park be what the bride of Groomzilla would choose as her wedding march. The situation was ugly, but her choice of music was even worse. That was fitting and a symbolic piece for the situation.
Thanks for your validating review. xo
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That's exactly what I thought.
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Okay, Phew!! Thanks for letting me know, Debbie. xo
Comment from juliaSjames
Goes without saying that this is well written, entertaining, and honest. Real victims were the piano students having their practice disrupted. You were standing up for them.
Of course with hindsight's super vision it's easy to see that the bridal party should have asked the administration to do the heavy lifting in the first place instead of storming the chapel themselves.
Seems like you kept your cool under very trying circumstances
Blessings, Julia
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Goes without saying that this is well written, entertaining, and honest. Real victims were the piano students having their practice disrupted. You were standing up for them.
Of course with hindsight's super vision it's easy to see that the bridal party should have asked the administration to do the heavy lifting in the first place instead of storming the chapel themselves.
Seems like you kept your cool under very trying circumstances
Blessings, Julia
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Well, I did for awhile. But then when that woman put the cell phone in my face, I lost my patience. That was enough already. As a result, we were banned from ever holding another recital there. (I'm serious...) But, still, there was wicked satisfaction for me in the fact that Recital Day had sunny, beautiful weather, and it was cold and crazy-rainy on the day of their wedding. xo
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Ha! That's because they stormed the chapel ;)
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HAHAHAH. You're right! So symbolic!! hahahaha
Comment from Carla Trinklein
Priceless! And speaking of funny, there's this! I think you are on to something here, people are emboldened by social media. The more outlandish they can make their daily interactions, the more they have to write about on Facebook. This time, it was you who made me laugh.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Priceless! And speaking of funny, there's this! I think you are on to something here, people are emboldened by social media. The more outlandish they can make their daily interactions, the more they have to write about on Facebook. This time, it was you who made me laugh.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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EXACTLY!!! I totally agree with you!
We seem to be good for each other, Carla; we crack each other up. I've read that this prolongs life! xo
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Laughter's definitely the best medicine! 😂
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Definitely! xo
Comment from Rikki66
Nothing can interfere with a bride, a groom, and pompous parents, Odd that it is a groomzilla. Rachelle this is well written and to the point.
Rikki.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Nothing can interfere with a bride, a groom, and pompous parents, Odd that it is a groomzilla. Rachelle this is well written and to the point.
Rikki.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Rikki. And you're right; usually it's the bride! Just my luck I get the male version. xo
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glad it all worked out.
rikki