Excuses and other Responses
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Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Bette Davis had a way of delivering a line like that that really made the audience laugh. The other lines you mention are also very amusing, although the calf brain not so much. At least once a year we had brain sandwiches when I was a kid and if they weren't fried hard, I felt sick trying to eat the sandwich. Soft was like scrambled eggs.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Bette Davis had a way of delivering a line like that that really made the audience laugh. The other lines you mention are also very amusing, although the calf brain not so much. At least once a year we had brain sandwiches when I was a kid and if they weren't fried hard, I felt sick trying to eat the sandwich. Soft was like scrambled eggs.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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My mother actually loved scrambled eggs and and brains. Did I say that before? The rest of the fam didn't touch them.
zi was just trying to think of something gross to play on the mother in law. Mine really was evil.
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My father-in-law hated me, and the feeling was mutual.
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that's too bad. I'm sorry.
It's a maddening situation, I remember!
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
This was my favorite of all your post. And I do wish I would have had a line like that for my mean old mother in-law. That is why after I read this whole thing and laughed the entire piece, but since you put calf's brains in my brain, I can hardly remember what else I was going to say about your post.
APRIL FOOLS!!!
That was priceless!!
So you weren't saying that you still have a mother, right? You don't, do you? I would do anything to have mine back and living with me. Sorry, just had to check to make sure that part wasn't about you.
I loved this and I never thought Betty Davis wanted to kiss anyone but she must have been nicer in earlier films. LOL
What a wonderful job you did on this. I loved it and that is no fooling!!
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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This was my favorite of all your post. And I do wish I would have had a line like that for my mean old mother in-law. That is why after I read this whole thing and laughed the entire piece, but since you put calf's brains in my brain, I can hardly remember what else I was going to say about your post.
APRIL FOOLS!!!
That was priceless!!
So you weren't saying that you still have a mother, right? You don't, do you? I would do anything to have mine back and living with me. Sorry, just had to check to make sure that part wasn't about you.
I loved this and I never thought Betty Davis wanted to kiss anyone but she must have been nicer in earlier films. LOL
What a wonderful job you did on this. I loved it and that is no fooling!!
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Forgot it was April Fools, same to you!!!!
My mother died many years ago, but indeed she was the one who ate scrambled eggs and brains. UUUGGGHHH. and I'm sorry you had a you know what for a mother-in-law- too. Really terrible times!
I'd do anything to have my mom back, too. She was a sweetie.
Thanks, Miss Debi for reading and all your cute and sweet comments!!! on my way to physical therapy . another ugh!
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Haha, yeah I meant to say that the brains comment was priceless. Yes my mom taught me how to be a great mom and grandma she was so sweet too and died at 58. This year it is 30 years and I still miss her like it was yesterday. But my mother in-law was wicked and even yelled at my kids when they didn't deserve it. But she did me a favor. I swore I would be the best mother in-law and grandma someday and I am. But when she got Alzheimer's I helped my father-in-law out one day a week and took her so he could get out. I even changed her diaper. But she was so dang funny then that at least for that year or so, I learned to love her. She'd even reach over and kiss me. Of course she also thought that the clothes on my clothes lines were people having a party. So when she wanted us to grab a bottle of wine and go join the party, I said why not? LOL.. She said before we went out to mingle with them to not trust the guy in the striped shirt. It was my husband's shirt on the line. I said, believe me, I never do. Hahahaha.
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that is crazy!!! thinking the clothes on the line were people. You could write a funny children's story about that. Kids would love it! but I'm glad you and she finally got along. Not so with mine, She was truly evil.
Just back from PT and going to finish planting. later, but many thanks for the great chat!! :)
K
Comment from GWHARGIS
I will say something that I firmly believe and will face the wrath for saying it. Southern humor is the very finest humor on the planet. We can say something wicked enough to slit your throat but we will end it with a disarming smile. I could see this and see the smile on your face. Well done. Gretchen
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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I will say something that I firmly believe and will face the wrath for saying it. Southern humor is the very finest humor on the planet. We can say something wicked enough to slit your throat but we will end it with a disarming smile. I could see this and see the smile on your face. Well done. Gretchen
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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You're right. Did I tell you I'm fro GA, originally?
Thanks for reading it and your neat comments. On my way to Physical therapy. UGH
Katharine
Comment from Begin Again
Ugh! You ended it with a sickening thud! LOL But of course you did, K. Your humor was rocking and rolling this morning and thank you for sharing it with the reader. (All except the calf brains).
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Ugh! You ended it with a sickening thud! LOL But of course you did, K. Your humor was rocking and rolling this morning and thank you for sharing it with the reader. (All except the calf brains).
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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chuckling. I hate to say it, but actually my sweet Southern Mother did eat scrambled eggs and brains. Ugh is right! Needless to say nobody else in the family joined her.
Thanks for the neat comments!!!
K
Comment from Tim Margetts
Oh my, Katharine.
I love this piece, you made me feel as if I was sitting across from a friend as they share thoughts that have been percolating all day-warm, funny, and a little unfiltered in the best way.
There's a lived-in quality to the voice, which makes the humour land more naturally, particularly the dry punchlines in the imagined exchanges. The final anecdote with the calf's brains is a standout-perfectly timed and left me grimacing and laughing at once.
That said, there are some opportunities to polish the flow. The opening could be a touch tighter, especially where it circles around the Bette Davis reference-there's some mild repetition in phrases like "I looked it up" and "I Googled it," which could be streamlined.
A little trimming here and there would help the pace, but the tone is so casual that it works even without formal structure.
Tim x
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Oh my, Katharine.
I love this piece, you made me feel as if I was sitting across from a friend as they share thoughts that have been percolating all day-warm, funny, and a little unfiltered in the best way.
There's a lived-in quality to the voice, which makes the humour land more naturally, particularly the dry punchlines in the imagined exchanges. The final anecdote with the calf's brains is a standout-perfectly timed and left me grimacing and laughing at once.
That said, there are some opportunities to polish the flow. The opening could be a touch tighter, especially where it circles around the Bette Davis reference-there's some mild repetition in phrases like "I looked it up" and "I Googled it," which could be streamlined.
A little trimming here and there would help the pace, but the tone is so casual that it works even without formal structure.
Tim x
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Thanks, Tim, Am on my way now to physical therapy, but when I get back I will try to fix it. Glad you liked the piece and appreciate your comments!!!! sorry this is so short.
K
Comment from EeanBlack
I don't do calf brains or calf fries. You are definitely smart enough to find a quick come back in those situations. The dumber something sounds the better it is. Trust me on that.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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I don't do calf brains or calf fries. You are definitely smart enough to find a quick come back in those situations. The dumber something sounds the better it is. Trust me on that.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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I thought I had one with my Mother-in-law.
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Whoa. LOL.
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a quick come-back!
Comment from Julie G1
This tale links a witty series of vignettes in 'happy families'. The pithy remarks in the characters' dialogues created word pictures that also portray a social commentary. Well written.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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This tale links a witty series of vignettes in 'happy families'. The pithy remarks in the characters' dialogues created word pictures that also portray a social commentary. Well written.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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thanks, Julie. Your comments are much appreciated.
Katharine
Comment from kahpot
Ha! 'calf brains" now that is a comeback, must admit I like the child's the best, innocence and honesty can make for the funniest moments, thank you for the smiles, very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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Ha! 'calf brains" now that is a comeback, must admit I like the child's the best, innocence and honesty can make for the funniest moments, thank you for the smiles, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
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I agree.
Thanks for reading my rambling, and for your nice comments!
Katharine
