Hard Rain Don't Last
Just my honest opinion33 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
We had to crawl under desks for what we later found out was a Cuban Missile Crisis. At some point we had to sit on the floor against the wall away from windows, kind of hard to do in a school. You make some good points. Well written
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2022
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We had to crawl under desks for what we later found out was a Cuban Missile Crisis. At some point we had to sit on the floor against the wall away from windows, kind of hard to do in a school. You make some good points. Well written
Comment Written 05-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2022
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Thank you for reading and reviewing this work, I appreciate it.
Comment from Boogienights
Not only do I agree with all you have said....I STRONGLY AGREE. We have lived through the same things my friend, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I loved this walk down memory lane, thanks for sharing...you have my vote. :)
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022
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Not only do I agree with all you have said....I STRONGLY AGREE. We have lived through the same things my friend, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I loved this walk down memory lane, thanks for sharing...you have my vote. :)
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much for the six stars. Sorry it took so long to reply. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from AliMom
I'm sorry I ran out of six stars. Your commentary is wonderful, inclusive, and global. I particularly liked your last line, "after all, hard rains don't last, and brother, it's pouring." It sums it up nicely. Congratulations on your win. Well-deserved.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022
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I'm sorry I ran out of six stars. Your commentary is wonderful, inclusive, and global. I particularly liked your last line, "after all, hard rains don't last, and brother, it's pouring." It sums it up nicely. Congratulations on your win. Well-deserved.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much. Sorry it took so long to reply. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Sally Law
This is six worthy and truly you're very best, Earl! Please tell Doo, that I'm sorry. He remains second though. Right now, I think I'd rather be in the cabin with Doo (AKA, my hubby) rustling up some dinner. Life is harder than it has ever been and our way of life, corrupted.
I was just thinking about my brother Steve, a Green Beret who had survived three hours of Vietnam and died of Agent Orange related cancer. I heard about the Domino Effect early on, listening to him around the family table. Now, we have Communists sucking the life out of us, denying our constitution and guaranteed rights. I'm sick for sure, and it's not from Covid.
Sending you my best today as always, blessings and comforts for Christmas, relief and cheer, this year,
Sal xo
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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This is six worthy and truly you're very best, Earl! Please tell Doo, that I'm sorry. He remains second though. Right now, I think I'd rather be in the cabin with Doo (AKA, my hubby) rustling up some dinner. Life is harder than it has ever been and our way of life, corrupted.
I was just thinking about my brother Steve, a Green Beret who had survived three hours of Vietnam and died of Agent Orange related cancer. I heard about the Domino Effect early on, listening to him around the family table. Now, we have Communists sucking the life out of us, denying our constitution and guaranteed rights. I'm sick for sure, and it's not from Covid.
Sending you my best today as always, blessings and comforts for Christmas, relief and cheer, this year,
Sal xo
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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Sal, I actually had a reviewer tell me I didn't know what I was talking about with communist countries. I appreciate your brother's sacrifice. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing this work and have a blessed Christmas.
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You're kidding...? How ridiculous and decieved they are. You did a marvelous job, don't apologise. Never back away from truth telling, or be ashamed to stand up for it. Once it gets trampled underfoot, it's hard to recover. Blessings for the day and Christmas,
Sal :))
Comment from Sugarray77
Hello Earl. The premises you chose to address in this marvelous essay are aptly described and written in a sincere and open manner. I am glad to read such a well-written and honest piece where someone shares their real point of view. Well done. I hope you enjoy a very Merry Christmas!
Melissa
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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Hello Earl. The premises you chose to address in this marvelous essay are aptly described and written in a sincere and open manner. I am glad to read such a well-written and honest piece where someone shares their real point of view. Well done. I hope you enjoy a very Merry Christmas!
Melissa
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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Thank you Melissa. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work. Have a blessed Christmas.
Comment from humpwhistle
Excellent, Earl. I've been contemplating writing a similar piece--though I was planning on leaving recent politics out of it. But that's simply a matter of personal choice. The discussion of political issues these days gives me the twitches. I think all sides take too many liberties with truth and reason out of a sense of loyalty to false narrations. That you include politics just proves you're a braver man than I, Gunga Din.
Yes, we've lived in dynamic times. We've gone from 'See the USA in your Chevrolet' to commercial flights into Space. All Superbowls have occurred during my Earthly tenure. I survived the 'Disco Scare'.
And, I witnessed, first hand, the New Coke debacle. Man, what were they thinking?
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Excellent, Earl. I've been contemplating writing a similar piece--though I was planning on leaving recent politics out of it. But that's simply a matter of personal choice. The discussion of political issues these days gives me the twitches. I think all sides take too many liberties with truth and reason out of a sense of loyalty to false narrations. That you include politics just proves you're a braver man than I, Gunga Din.
Yes, we've lived in dynamic times. We've gone from 'See the USA in your Chevrolet' to commercial flights into Space. All Superbowls have occurred during my Earthly tenure. I survived the 'Disco Scare'.
And, I witnessed, first hand, the New Coke debacle. Man, what were they thinking?
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Thanks Lee. I appreciate the six stars and I too have lived through every Super Bowl and Disco. They say there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity and I probably crossed it. Thanks for reading.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a really good entry into "These Challenging Times contest". You pretty much touched on everything that is going on in these times. I like your conclusion that you're trying to make the world better for you and your family.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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This is a really good entry into "These Challenging Times contest". You pretty much touched on everything that is going on in these times. I like your conclusion that you're trying to make the world better for you and your family.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Ulla
Hi there, yes we have indeed lived through some very interesting times. We can agree on some things, but others not so much. Where you've got that notion of communism is beyond me. Have you ever been to Russia or China? Well I have.
About Covid, we all have our opinions. I let all the non believers live their own fairy tale. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Hi there, yes we have indeed lived through some very interesting times. We can agree on some things, but others not so much. Where you've got that notion of communism is beyond me. Have you ever been to Russia or China? Well I have.
About Covid, we all have our opinions. I let all the non believers live their own fairy tale. Ulla:))
Comment Written 20-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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I saw the result of Communist rule in East Germany and Korea. It's a short step from socialism to communism.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!!!! I am guessing we're about the same age. I agree with everything you've said. What I don't understand is how reasonably intelligent people can't seem to figure a lot of this out. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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AMEN!!!! I am guessing we're about the same age. I agree with everything you've said. What I don't understand is how reasonably intelligent people can't seem to figure a lot of this out. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
' Hard Rain Don't Last ' , is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented writer's work was a privilege to read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2021
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' Hard Rain Don't Last ' , is an extremely well-written and thought-provoking piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented writer's work was a privilege to read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?
Comment Written 20-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read this work.
You're very welcome. I hope you have a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
the Duchess
