A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "On Changing Routines"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
LOL... I was going to say that it sounds like you're at a deli. "You have to take a number." He points to a large, red-bellied ticket dispenser exactly like the one at the kosher deli counter." You have some wonderful metaphors and similes in this chapter. This seems kind of like a surreal situation: What would YOU do if you were the only person in a phlebotomist's office and yet the staff acted as if it were filled to the rafters?" Funny
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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LOL... I was going to say that it sounds like you're at a deli. "You have to take a number." He points to a large, red-bellied ticket dispenser exactly like the one at the kosher deli counter." You have some wonderful metaphors and similes in this chapter. This seems kind of like a surreal situation: What would YOU do if you were the only person in a phlebotomist's office and yet the staff acted as if it were filled to the rafters?" Funny
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Wow! This is a blast from the past! Thanks for reading from the vintage fare, Liz!! xoxo
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I like to begin at the back part and work my way forward so I'm on chapter 2 right now moving on
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Wow. You are the kind of "fan" everyone on here DREAMS of having...but I'm the lucky one who actually gets to have you!! Thank you for such generosity!! It means the world to me, and that is the honest-to-goodness truth. I would love to send you a copy of my book, Lessons in the Key of Life. Could you please PM me your home address, and I will get get that on in Monday's mail! xoxox
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I would be homored...thankyou
Liz O'Neill
181 Whitney Hill Rd
Brookline, VT 05345
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Are you near Middlesex at all, Liz? That's where my best friend in the world/college roommate lives!
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I'm near southern VT down near Brattleboro. That is the other end of VT
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Gotcha. Every year, she and I meet up in Lake George, NY, because it's halfway between our two houses.
Comment from LG Wolfe
Haha! You - my friend - are a natural comedic writer. Every sentence comes with your wry commentary - and I bet that runs through your life as you think as well.
I liked your description of the setting. Without it we wouldn't have been so firmly placed in this one, single, boring room.
Will Ferrell's humorless twin for the absolute win. Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Haha! You - my friend - are a natural comedic writer. Every sentence comes with your wry commentary - and I bet that runs through your life as you think as well.
I liked your description of the setting. Without it we wouldn't have been so firmly placed in this one, single, boring room.
Will Ferrell's humorless twin for the absolute win. Well done!
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Thank you, my friend. I appreciate this so much. xo
Comment from Janilou
LOL Perhaps this is the only way the staff there can feel as if they have any purpose in life? IDK
I found no errors in your work. I hope you don't have to go back there very often. It does indeed sound like torture!
All the very best,
Jan
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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LOL Perhaps this is the only way the staff there can feel as if they have any purpose in life? IDK
I found no errors in your work. I hope you don't have to go back there very often. It does indeed sound like torture!
All the very best,
Jan
Comment Written 20-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019
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Hahaha. No, when I need to do my bloodwork for my annual physical now, I use a different place.
I love this review, Jan; thank you. xo
Comment from tfawcus
Well told. I hate it when people and organisations try to treat you as a number - horribly dehumanising. My only suggestion would be that you include the meaning of phlebotomy in the text with a few words like 'to give blood'.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Well told. I hate it when people and organisations try to treat you as a number - horribly dehumanising. My only suggestion would be that you include the meaning of phlebotomy in the text with a few words like 'to give blood'.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks, tfawcus. Other reviewers told me that, and I thought I'd put it in the Author's Notes at the bottom! Now I'm going to go check.
I appreciate your review and also having my back! That means a lot to me. xo
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Yes, I saw it in the notes but thought it might be better placed in the text.
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Ohhh! I see what you're saying. Sorry - I'm a little dense this evening. Thanks very much for that suggestion. xo
Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams
LoL! LoL! Day two and the succeeding days will be better....I'm sure of it!
Think about days on the beach, maybe you could go to Florida for their wonderful weather... Or come to Jamaica!
It will get better.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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LoL! LoL! Day two and the succeeding days will be better....I'm sure of it!
Think about days on the beach, maybe you could go to Florida for their wonderful weather... Or come to Jamaica!
It will get better.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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This was an old one (I've kept a Fly on the Wall journal for decades now. I'm sharing them, just not in any kind of chronological order.
After I got home that day, I framed it like this: G-d gave me a sense of humor, so it's only fair that He also gives me opportunities to use it! lol
Anway, thank you for the delightful and caring review. xo
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LoL! OK, good. I enjoy reading your stories. So keep em coming!
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I need you as my agent, Sandra. xo
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LoL!
Comment from damommy
I had a similar experience yesterday at the CT scan. Several people milling around doing nothing while I wait and wait and wait. FINALLY, one chart was all alone in the bin and had been for a while, and bless paddy, it was mine! How do they get away with that?????
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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I had a similar experience yesterday at the CT scan. Several people milling around doing nothing while I wait and wait and wait. FINALLY, one chart was all alone in the bin and had been for a while, and bless paddy, it was mine! How do they get away with that?????
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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I can't understand it, damommy. It makes NO sense.
(is everything okay with the results?)
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Yes, thank you for asking. It's so frustrating to wait like that. If I was late, they would just skipi over me.
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Yes, you are right about that!!
And I'm glad you are aok. xo
Comment from Rhonda Skinner
Very well written, as usual. :) I like the description of the man walking in and the deli ticket wafting into the bowl. Will Ferrell's humorless brother was good too. Well done!
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Very well written, as usual. :) I like the description of the man walking in and the deli ticket wafting into the bowl. Will Ferrell's humorless brother was good too. Well done!
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks, Rhonda. I always appreciate your feedback. xo
Comment from Gloria ....
My land, Rachelle, that is a heckuva lot of students to be teaching each week. Yikes.
ha, love the red-bellied ticket dispenser. What's more cool is that the dispenser sounds like a match for 383.
A most enjoyable read, and getting back to the students does sound like it might be The Good Life.
Gloria
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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My land, Rachelle, that is a heckuva lot of students to be teaching each week. Yikes.
ha, love the red-bellied ticket dispenser. What's more cool is that the dispenser sounds like a match for 383.
A most enjoyable read, and getting back to the students does sound like it might be The Good Life.
Gloria
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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I couldn't agree more, Gloria.
Thanks for the delightful review. (383 is a match for the dispense. hahahah)
Comment from Lordinajamjar
Blood letting on your first day of freedom. Lol. By choice too.
Your imagery is great. I felt like I was sitting in that Phlebby blue waiting room. Lol
Great job
John
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Blood letting on your first day of freedom. Lol. By choice too.
Your imagery is great. I felt like I was sitting in that Phlebby blue waiting room. Lol
Great job
John
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Hahahah. I like your slant on this necessary evil!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I agree, Rachelle. What a way to greet people coming to a lab for tests. You did a great job with this chapter. Your words flow smoothly and are descriptive which allows readers to 'see' this happening. I enjoyed reading it, although I'm thankful I did not experience it. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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I agree, Rachelle. What a way to greet people coming to a lab for tests. You did a great job with this chapter. Your words flow smoothly and are descriptive which allows readers to 'see' this happening. I enjoyed reading it, although I'm thankful I did not experience it. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 18-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Hahaha. Yeah, Jan, I took one for the team on this.
Thank you for your really encouraging and helpful review. I appreciate it very much. xo