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Time Well Wasted

Based on a True Story

15 total reviews 
Comment from BethShelby
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I'll return the favor. I see you won first price with this one with 14 reviews. You've lived quite a live. It sound like this flash could be filled in to make a novel. I enjoyed reading about your life.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2021
    Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from lyenochka
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Wow, that's quite a life. Thanks for condensing everything into just 150 words. Kudos for all your accomplishments! You showed us that in all life's ups and downs, God has a good plan over it all.

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 29-Dec-2018
    Thanks for reviewing this though I know there weren't any money or points connected with it. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work. You might want to check out my story You Gotta Show Up.
reply by lyenochka on 29-Dec-2018
    I think I read that one, Earl. Glad you do show up!
Comment from Praveen J.
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Wow ! In comparison I feel I have had a ridiculously sheltered existence. Thank you for sharing. I bet there's a lot of stuff on the cutting room floor that is worthy of a movie. I salute you Sir.

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 26-Dec-2018
    Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my.
Comment from Rob Caudle
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Well, Earl, you did it in so few words you said so much. your life is definitely a tour de force well written. I recognize my own life in your words. Thanks so much for sharing and good luck going forward.

Rob

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018
    Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
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I truly loved how you shared your life with us. I find it hard to right about myself. Very smooth writing, and your style of writing kept me wanting to read more. Your story expressed so many of the emotions of human life ... pain, sadness, humor, failure, success, military pride (thank you!), perseverance, and much more.
This is a great contest entry!! I truly wish you the very best!
C. Gale

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018
    I wrote another one called You Gotta Show Up anout my spinal abscess. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from WryWriter
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A very well-told story of adventure, heartbreak, war and duty to country, and the persistence of mankind to excel in all circumstances. Attitude is all that keeps one from finding the good in all things. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018
    Thank you, I enjoyed writing it. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello author of you life in 150 words, to me was amazing and happened to you with your physical heath of how you coped so well with during your life Gert

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018
    Thank you Gert 150 words is hard, a lot gets left on the cutting room floor.
reply by Gert sherwood on 19-Dec-2018
    You are welcome and you are so right, you did well in only 150 words. Gert
Comment from way2gokevs
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Hard to condense one's life in 150 words, well done, certainly a life to be thank-full for, very full-filling, you should be proud and humble that it has all knitted together. Good luck in the competition.

Cheers.

Kev

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
    I am very thankful for my life, i may have made some misteps but I wouldnt change any of it, even the bad stuff. The old saying what doesn't kill you makes you stronger is very true, I'm living proof. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from BeasPeas
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This is an amazing write and I hope you'll expand on it at a later date. I am LOL as I'm not sure when you say "served 12 years then got out" if you were in the service or in prison. You've been through a lot, especially healthwise, and I'm glad you're doing better. This is a real success story. Good luck in the contest with this terrific entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
    I was in the Army. Your the second one to confuse it for prisin. trying to pack 57 years into 150 words is tough, a lot of information gets left on the cutting room floor. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
reply by BeasPeas on 17-Dec-2018
    I know. We all know that and have been there, trying to leave in what we can and take out what we think we can. Good write.
Comment from LIJ Red
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What is it with strong, virile, almost fierce characters and exploding aortas? My youngest uncle was such a man, strong as a horse, independent as Hell, and recovered, but never quite a hundred percent (72 when it blew). That makes my review save...I didn't count the words, but the story is clear. Good luck.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2018
    Thanks for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate you taking the time to read it.