My Favorite Jobs
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "My Favorite Jobs"The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
31 total reviews
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Sally, a marvelous Monday to you, I hope this finds you well. Thank you for sharing that entertaining and informative story with us. I think most of us have stories like that we can share. All I can say is if that was your pick for the "ugly" job, consider yourself lucky. LOL. Good job (no pun intended) and have a great day!
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Hello Sally, a marvelous Monday to you, I hope this finds you well. Thank you for sharing that entertaining and informative story with us. I think most of us have stories like that we can share. All I can say is if that was your pick for the "ugly" job, consider yourself lucky. LOL. Good job (no pun intended) and have a great day!
Comment Written 27-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much for your kind review of my book chapter. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)
Comment from WryWriter
Don't you just hate it when you can't stop yourself from laughing when you don't want to? Needless to say, I was very entertained by your good, bad and ugly tales. Wish I had six stars. This fabulous piece deserves it! The Clint picture fits your work perfectly. What a great choice!
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Don't you just hate it when you can't stop yourself from laughing when you don't want to? Needless to say, I was very entertained by your good, bad and ugly tales. Wish I had six stars. This fabulous piece deserves it! The Clint picture fits your work perfectly. What a great choice!
Comment Written 27-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much, dear. I appreciate the virtual six and kind review. I had to do something with my colorful job history. I'm so pleased if it made you smile.
Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the new year,
Sally xo
Comment from w.j.debi
Thanks for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. You shine a humorous light on all of them, although I think thenPublic Defender's office sounds horrible. Thank goodness you found your true calling in life and loved it. I'm sure your family is grateful.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thanks for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. You shine a humorous light on all of them, although I think thenPublic Defender's office sounds horrible. Thank goodness you found your true calling in life and loved it. I'm sure your family is grateful.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you for the excellent review and kind compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed it all. My son's tell me all the time how grateful they are for staying home to raise them. The older they get, the more they seem to appreciate it.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from WalkerMan
Your idea for the theme of this book is interesting, and you began it well with this chapter. The illustration of Clint Eastwood is most apt for the purpose, as is the title theme music from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly movie.
I agree with your choice of best job. My late wife felt the same way.
Why you left your good job as top seniority telephone operator for what turned out to be your worst job puzzles me, but I'm glad they took you back when the other became unbearable.
The "ugly" side of your otherwise fine Realtor job is hilarious, though possibly not uncommon in kind in that business; and you sold the house anyway, showing your resilience under stress.
Superb.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Your idea for the theme of this book is interesting, and you began it well with this chapter. The illustration of Clint Eastwood is most apt for the purpose, as is the title theme music from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly movie.
I agree with your choice of best job. My late wife felt the same way.
Why you left your good job as top seniority telephone operator for what turned out to be your worst job puzzles me, but I'm glad they took you back when the other became unbearable.
The "ugly" side of your otherwise fine Realtor job is hilarious, though possibly not uncommon in kind in that business; and you sold the house anyway, showing your resilience under stress.
Superb.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you for the lovely six stars and kind compliments, dear Mike. I'm glad that you enjoyed this romp through my past. My husband and family always get the very best I have to give. I am now reaping my rewards through my grandchildren. I have such a close relationship to them although they are two hours away. I had to give up real estate license in 2012 because of my eyesight loss and position in my company as CEO. God, family, my company, and writing is my life now. Resilience under stress, indeed. :)
Thank you, again.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. It seems you have overcome the obstacles life has thrown into your path over the years, thanks to your loving mother, your own determination, and Jackson. It is a joy to see. -- Mike
Comment from rwilliam
Unfortunately, this pool was a big one in which I belly-flopped more than once. Ouch! ~ HAHAHA this was a great visual. Thanks for the word painting. :))
I owned a fingerprint kit and also had also made a cataloguing system to house them. All of my family and friends were subject to this torture. ~ Nit, I think you have too many 'also's' in this. :) Example: ..fingerprint kit and also made a cataloguing...
The more she talked, the more comical it seemed, and she, unaware of the dental floss flapping about. ~ this could be reworded to have more impact. It's implied already that she's not aware of the floss.! The more she talked, the more comical it became as we watched that piece of dental floss flapp wildly around! something like that. :)
This was well done and funny! I am excited to read this multi-authored book. Creative idea.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2020
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Unfortunately, this pool was a big one in which I belly-flopped more than once. Ouch! ~ HAHAHA this was a great visual. Thanks for the word painting. :))
I owned a fingerprint kit and also had also made a cataloguing system to house them. All of my family and friends were subject to this torture. ~ Nit, I think you have too many 'also's' in this. :) Example: ..fingerprint kit and also made a cataloguing...
The more she talked, the more comical it seemed, and she, unaware of the dental floss flapping about. ~ this could be reworded to have more impact. It's implied already that she's not aware of the floss.! The more she talked, the more comical it became as we watched that piece of dental floss flapp wildly around! something like that. :)
This was well done and funny! I am excited to read this multi-authored book. Creative idea.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2020
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Thanks so much. I had repaired the fingerprinting line. I didn't repair it completely, I see. I am blind and sometimes it's acutely obvious. I appreciate the kind review and critique, Rebecca. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
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Oh of course. We all make mistakes. You have a real reason, though! :-) LOL Love ya!
Comment from BeasPeas
I enjoyed reading this account of your good, bad, and ugly jobs, Sally. I guess we've all had our share of those. As for me, I liked the variety and proving to myself that I could do this or that very well--then I moved on. Marilyn
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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I enjoyed reading this account of your good, bad, and ugly jobs, Sally. I guess we've all had our share of those. As for me, I liked the variety and proving to myself that I could do this or that very well--then I moved on. Marilyn
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you, dear Marikyn. I so appreciate you weighing in. This was done in good fun. I love these get to know each other stories. I thought I'd give it a go.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Awe! Now I understand why you created your story about a murder mystery and how you were so knowledgeable in your details. Thank you sharing your life in the writing fashion that is truly your own!
xoxo
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Awe! Now I understand why you created your story about a murder mystery and how you were so knowledgeable in your details. Thank you sharing your life in the writing fashion that is truly your own!
xoxo
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you, dear Diana. I am so glad Yu our enjoyed this flip backwards into my past. These ghosts still haunt me. I'm glad I could have fun with these and spread some cheer in this cold January. I hope you'll join in when you can.
As always, I'm delighted by your kind comments and six stars. Your reviews mean so much to me.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal xoxoxo
Comment from royowen
I don't know how many jobs I had as a teenager, but they were considerable I can tell you. But my best was as toolroom chaser, working near my dad in General Motors in Australia. But I loved reading your list, Elaine was a teacher when raising our two girls, but like you she's the best mum ever, and now the best grandmother. Beautifully written Sally, no wonder you wrote the past series, beautifully done, blessings, Roy
Typo : My single mother said no (to) my career aspirations.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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I don't know how many jobs I had as a teenager, but they were considerable I can tell you. But my best was as toolroom chaser, working near my dad in General Motors in Australia. But I loved reading your list, Elaine was a teacher when raising our two girls, but like you she's the best mum ever, and now the best grandmother. Beautifully written Sally, no wonder you wrote the past series, beautifully done, blessings, Roy
Typo : My single mother said no (to) my career aspirations.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much, Roy. I am always so inspired to hear how others raised their children and the importance of family. My mother was forced into the work force because of my alcoholic father and terrible circumstances. She did a marvelous job considering what she had been dealt with. I was blessed with a wonderful man who agree see with my decision to stay home and raise our children. It was mutual. Loving parents make all the difference. You and Elaine are awesome!!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
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You?re an awesome person, you married a good one Sally
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is an interesting concept for a book, and I am very much looking forward to seeing it develop. Your chapter is an excellent kick-off. I just didn't understand from the bad job section where the phone company came in, but that's probably me being obtuse.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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This is an interesting concept for a book, and I am very much looking forward to seeing it develop. Your chapter is an excellent kick-off. I just didn't understand from the bad job section where the phone company came in, but that's probably me being obtuse.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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You ARE obtuse, but I love you, anyway. :)
Thanks so much for the excellent review and comments. It's so appreciated.
Sending you my best as always,
The non-obtuse Sal xo
Comment from juliaSjames
Most enjoyable, Sal. You do know don't you that working mothers raise their children too? The bad job made me smile. The ugly job brought a chuckle. But, come on, you should have said something.
Such a fine writer you are, my friend. You keep the reader riveted to the page.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Most enjoyable, Sal. You do know don't you that working mothers raise their children too? The bad job made me smile. The ugly job brought a chuckle. But, come on, you should have said something.
Such a fine writer you are, my friend. You keep the reader riveted to the page.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 26-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Julia dear. I appreciate the wonderful review and kind compliments. A fun write for me and cheer up for the January doldrums.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
