Gertie and the Laundromat
Doing the laundry, meeting a friend41 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Gertie and the Laundromat, was a neat slice of living that brought a smile to my face. There were Gerties in all our lives at some point, who filled their loneliness with some kid. Really liked this one.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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This story, Gertie and the Laundromat, was a neat slice of living that brought a smile to my face. There were Gerties in all our lives at some point, who filled their loneliness with some kid. Really liked this one.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Thank you Bill I am glad you enjoyed meeting Gertie. I truly appreciate and grateful for your review and the six stars.
Best wishes and regards
Mary
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a wonderfully written slice of your life. I was sucked into the story from the very beginning, and was spat out unhapilly that the end came around so quickly. It reminded me of an appartment block I lived in at the beginning of my married life. We hung our washing to dry in roofed structures with only end walls, outside the appartments, opposite the cemetry. The theft rate was extremely high, especially of sheets for some unknown reason. In your story I was sure there was going to be a link between the closing of the laundry and gertie's disappearance. Shame not.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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This is a wonderfully written slice of your life. I was sucked into the story from the very beginning, and was spat out unhapilly that the end came around so quickly. It reminded me of an appartment block I lived in at the beginning of my married life. We hung our washing to dry in roofed structures with only end walls, outside the appartments, opposite the cemetry. The theft rate was extremely high, especially of sheets for some unknown reason. In your story I was sure there was going to be a link between the closing of the laundry and gertie's disappearance. Shame not.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Thank you for the review. I am glad you enjoyed the story. It is appreciated.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Shirley McLain
I love your story about your friend, Gertie. You were very descriptive in your writing and kept it interesting and active. I am glad you have your own washing machine now. :) Have a great evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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I love your story about your friend, Gertie. You were very descriptive in your writing and kept it interesting and active. I am glad you have your own washing machine now. :) Have a great evening. Shirley
Comment Written 02-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Thank you Shirley, I truly appreciate your review and very kind words.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Brett Matthew West
In paragraph one you call the place "project".
Later you refer to the location as "projects".
May want to make "project" into "projects" for uniformity.
Good description of "Gertie".
Tough to lose good friends, but their memory still lingers long after they are gone.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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In paragraph one you call the place "project".
Later you refer to the location as "projects".
May want to make "project" into "projects" for uniformity.
Good description of "Gertie".
Tough to lose good friends, but their memory still lingers long after they are gone.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind words and review. It is appreciated.
Thank you for pointing out project(s). I added an s to have it more uniform. I let my own way and how we would talk about the projects rather than how I should write it for uniformity.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from RGstar
Ahhh, my kind off read. Loved the story.
These things are like music to my ears when true emotions are to the fore.
Effortless imagery here. When a writer conveys his or her mind, and it arrives on a white screen, as film or documentary, it deserves a just reward, for so I have been lulled for a few minutes.
Bravo.
My best wishes Mary.
Always good to read from you.
My best.
RG
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Ahhh, my kind off read. Loved the story.
These things are like music to my ears when true emotions are to the fore.
Effortless imagery here. When a writer conveys his or her mind, and it arrives on a white screen, as film or documentary, it deserves a just reward, for so I have been lulled for a few minutes.
Bravo.
My best wishes Mary.
Always good to read from you.
My best.
RG
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you for reading and I truly appreciate your kind comments.
I truly am grateful for giving Gertie the six stars.
Be well
My best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Another child from the best era of the 20th century. Neighbors watching over one another. Kids screaming on bikes, adventurous, rarely knowing where they were riding unless it was to the pharmacy to but a float at the luncheonette.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Another child from the best era of the 20th century. Neighbors watching over one another. Kids screaming on bikes, adventurous, rarely knowing where they were riding unless it was to the pharmacy to but a float at the luncheonette.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your review, Tom. It is greatly appreciated.
Take care and regards,
Mary
Comment from MissMerri
I loved this story! How delightful it is to read the memories of a shy little girl, now a talented writer, who relates the experiences of a nine-year-old and the kindness of a lonely old woman. I enjoyed the way you told the story, the strong description of the basement and Gertie, and the feelings of loss when she was no longer there. SO well done!
I have two suggestions:
***which (and) she always had a pack tucked in her housecoat pocket.
***Her white hair was always tucked into a dark hairnet. (To avoid repeating "always" again so soon, you could simply say, "She wore her white hair tucked into a dark hairnet.")
Thank you for sharing this. I loved it!
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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I loved this story! How delightful it is to read the memories of a shy little girl, now a talented writer, who relates the experiences of a nine-year-old and the kindness of a lonely old woman. I enjoyed the way you told the story, the strong description of the basement and Gertie, and the feelings of loss when she was no longer there. SO well done!
I have two suggestions:
***which (and) she always had a pack tucked in her housecoat pocket.
***Her white hair was always tucked into a dark hairnet. (To avoid repeating "always" again so soon, you could simply say, "She wore her white hair tucked into a dark hairnet.")
Thank you for sharing this. I loved it!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your very kind words. It is truly appreciated. Thank you for the suggestion. I made the changes.
Thank you
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from oliver818
This is a very nice piece reminiscing your friendship with Gertie. I particularly liked the humorous part where the washing machine exploded with bubbles. The mixture of the theme of washing with your friend is an interesting choice, it adds a social aspect to the piece that deepens it.
Thanks for sharing this and have a great day.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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This is a very nice piece reminiscing your friendship with Gertie. I particularly liked the humorous part where the washing machine exploded with bubbles. The mixture of the theme of washing with your friend is an interesting choice, it adds a social aspect to the piece that deepens it.
Thanks for sharing this and have a great day.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you Oliver for your review and kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed the story.
Take care and have a great day.
Mary
Comment from Mama Baer
Dear Mary, you have such wonderful stories! I am always excited to see your posts. I aspire to be like you--you are a wonderful writer and storyteller. Thank you!
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Dear Mary, you have such wonderful stories! I am always excited to see your posts. I aspire to be like you--you are a wonderful writer and storyteller. Thank you!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your review and very kind comments. I truly appreciate your giving the story six stars.
My very best wishes and regards,
Mary
Comment from F. William Lester
A touching, engaging, enjoyable story. The emotion is palpable and I, the reader, was easily drawn into "Girlie's" story. The young girl's emotions are powerfully felt in your words. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing your work. Be well.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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A touching, engaging, enjoyable story. The emotion is palpable and I, the reader, was easily drawn into "Girlie's" story. The young girl's emotions are powerfully felt in your words. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing your work. Be well.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thank you for your very kind words and review. It is very much appreciated.
Best wishes and regards,
Mary
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You're very welcome.
