Living Up to Expectations
Life sentence, per doctor's decree14 total reviews
Comment from F. William Lester
A very interesting perspective on two lives. Tells me a lot about how luck plays a significant role in determining our fate. I liked your humor (sarcasm). I had to read the piece twice to fully understand your intent. The second time all the pieces fell into place. Well done. Thanks for the read. Stay well.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021
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A very interesting perspective on two lives. Tells me a lot about how luck plays a significant role in determining our fate. I liked your humor (sarcasm). I had to read the piece twice to fully understand your intent. The second time all the pieces fell into place. Well done. Thanks for the read. Stay well.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021
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Thanks for stopping by. As you gathered from my closing remarks, the piece is factual as regards patient A--the umbrella incident occurred as described; it provided the impetus to break out of her identity as a mental case. The incident presented for patient B was fabricated for the purpose of the piece. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! Cheers. LIZ
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You're very welcome. I hope you're well.
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Funny--last year I posted a piece with that title!
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I've been out of the loop for a while and I'm trying to catch up on the responses filling my inbox. I think I originally commented on this in December. Hope you're well.
Comment from Tpa
An amusing story denoting the rehabilitation that many mental health patients may seek in coping with their treatments that often pushed them further down the road, a nicely written text.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021
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An amusing story denoting the rehabilitation that many mental health patients may seek in coping with their treatments that often pushed them further down the road, a nicely written text.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2021
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Thanks for stopping by. As you gathered from my closing remarks, the piece is factual as regards patient A--the umbrella incident occurred as described; it provided the impetus to break out of her identity as a mental case. The incident presented for patient B was fabricated for the purpose of the piece. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from RetroStarfish
Brilliantly rendered, tender and terrible. Your point made so well with the two scenarios to close. En route to that conclusion, astonishing alliteration and marvelous wit. To wit:"... lay bare our unbearable souls... stubbornly clear of conscience...Half-way House Half-wit."
A joy to read (even though I know great art comes with pain).
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2021
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Brilliantly rendered, tender and terrible. Your point made so well with the two scenarios to close. En route to that conclusion, astonishing alliteration and marvelous wit. To wit:"... lay bare our unbearable souls... stubbornly clear of conscience...Half-way House Half-wit."
A joy to read (even though I know great art comes with pain).
Comment Written 01-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2021
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Thanks for stopping by. As you gathered from my closing remarks, the piece is factual as regards patient A--the umbrella incident occurred as described; it provided the impetus to break out of her identity as a mental case. The incident presented for patient B was fabricated for the purpose of the piece. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from royowen
You are genuinely outrageous dear Liz, I love the title living up to expectations, I know that some people actually believe their own publicity, I know that you have no intention of being being ordinary, and I'm even thankful you aren't, I tried being
"Holy" an I could not make it, you do it naturally, well done, just loved this Liz, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
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You are genuinely outrageous dear Liz, I love the title living up to expectations, I know that some people actually believe their own publicity, I know that you have no intention of being being ordinary, and I'm even thankful you aren't, I tried being
"Holy" an I could not make it, you do it naturally, well done, just loved this Liz, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
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You are quick Roy!--thanks for stopping by. As always, entertaining commentary! Cheers. LIZ
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Most welcome Liz
Comment from lyenochka
I found this post intriguing although I'm not sure I fully understood it until I read the postscript. The fact that Scenario A and Scenario B had a big chunk that was identical made me wonder if I missed something. But that's the effect you wanted - for the reader to realize that there is such a fine line between what society considers sane or insane. Hopefully, there will be much more clarity and compassion toward mental illness.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2020
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I found this post intriguing although I'm not sure I fully understood it until I read the postscript. The fact that Scenario A and Scenario B had a big chunk that was identical made me wonder if I missed something. But that's the effect you wanted - for the reader to realize that there is such a fine line between what society considers sane or insane. Hopefully, there will be much more clarity and compassion toward mental illness.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2020
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Hello Helen.Thanks for slogging through and catching the footnote--so easy to overlook given the tiny type--I am tempted to just write the notes in the text area--I did that once after having been continually frustrated by the rudimentary editor that converted quotation marks to gooble-de-gook. Cheers. LIZ
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I know what you mean! But that "evil eddy" markings only happen if you copy and paste into it. I've been told to paste into something like notepad first then copy and paste from there. If it's short, it's fine if you type directly into the notes text box.
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It happens when I type directly--I never cut/paste footnotes.
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Really? It doesn't happen to me when I type directly. Gosh! That is really perplexing - are you on a PC or typing on the cell?
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I'm on a laptop--it also happened when I typed at the library computer. By the way--I am so frustrated on not being able to cut/paste text unless I'm in edit mode--i.e. my own work vs read-only mode--meaning, when I want to cite excerpts from someone's work I must type it myself--I know others can cut/paste--any hints on how I'd greatly appreciate it--I asked two others but neither responded.
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I'm also on a laptop. Are you using Chrome or Edge? Anyway, since the Notes section isn't working for you, just keep copying and pasting into the body of the post. I never has garbage when I do that except when I use accented characters. I always use Advanced Editor. That one allows me to choose specific accented characters in the menu on top. Hope it helps. Message me if it doesn't make sense.
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My daughter showed me how to switch over to CHROME--I just did and am eager to experiment--wish me luck.
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Hope it works!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow, some might say this story it's a rumble, but after I read more it's more to it. "More pressing question, to me, in 1978: How the hell do I get out of here?
Meaning: In mind, as well as in body?" It must be very scary and tiring to be locked in a body and have no control over your mind.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Wow, some might say this story it's a rumble, but after I read more it's more to it. "More pressing question, to me, in 1978: How the hell do I get out of here?
Meaning: In mind, as well as in body?" It must be very scary and tiring to be locked in a body and have no control over your mind.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Scary indeed. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a good job with your 3 scenarios at the end--describing how the system affected them and still does, Liz. Your words flow smoothly with great attention to detail. This reds very poetically with use of alliteration. The use of the drugs mentioned seems to be a cause to control rather than help in the long run.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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You did a good job with your 3 scenarios at the end--describing how the system affected them and still does, Liz. Your words flow smoothly with great attention to detail. This reds very poetically with use of alliteration. The use of the drugs mentioned seems to be a cause to control rather than help in the long run.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2020
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Nice to see you again, Jan. Glad you got my drift. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from equestrik
Mental illness is rampant. So many suffer and I think part of this write was a rant against the over diagnosing and medicating mental health patients. It is a tough problem.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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Mental illness is rampant. So many suffer and I think part of this write was a rant against the over diagnosing and medicating mental health patients. It is a tough problem.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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You are quick--thanks for stopping by. Spot on commentary--you got it! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Joan E.
Your account was so real, I had to double-check the listing as "fiction". Thank you for shedding light on a broken system. I admired your sardonic use of "Wannabe" and alliteration of "K's" plus the parallel chessboard artwork. Well done- Joan
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2020
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Your account was so real, I had to double-check the listing as "fiction". Thank you for shedding light on a broken system. I admired your sardonic use of "Wannabe" and alliteration of "K's" plus the parallel chessboard artwork. Well done- Joan
Comment Written 04-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2020
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Thanks for stopping by Joan. The piece is factual as regards patient A--the umbrella incident occurred as described; it provided the impetus to break out of her identity as a mental case. The incident presented for patient B was fabricated for the purpose of the piece. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! Cheers. LIZ
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Thanks for the additional context. It is a griping story. Cheers- Joan
Comment from DeboraDyess
Lizzy, this was amazing! Your turn of phrase had me both smiling and sad. I have mental illness in my family (and sometimes truly wonder about myself!) so I identified with the manipulation of the system because my sister is a genius at it. She HATES being able to 'pull it off' and wishes sometimes that she was still institutionalized because she could so easily start a riot, fool the doctors, etc.
You are an extremely talented writer. I try hard to give some constructive criticism every time I review, but I just couldn't find anything!
Great job, and thank you!
Deb
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2020
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Lizzy, this was amazing! Your turn of phrase had me both smiling and sad. I have mental illness in my family (and sometimes truly wonder about myself!) so I identified with the manipulation of the system because my sister is a genius at it. She HATES being able to 'pull it off' and wishes sometimes that she was still institutionalized because she could so easily start a riot, fool the doctors, etc.
You are an extremely talented writer. I try hard to give some constructive criticism every time I review, but I just couldn't find anything!
Great job, and thank you!
Deb
Comment Written 04-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2020
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Thanks for stopping by Deb. Your visit is most welcome--even apart from the bonus gift. The piece is factual as regards patient A--the umbrella incident occurred as described; it provided the impetus to break out of her identity as a mental case. The incident presented for patient B was fabricated for the purpose of the piece. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! Cheers. LIZ
