When I was in my Prime
No longer in my prime, but I remember when.63 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
This was totally enjoyable and humorous. I remember when my dad turned 50. He was so upset, and said he was past his prime. I didn't understand what he was talking about, but remembered. When I turned 30, I decided I was in MY prime, and wouldn't miss it like my father did. I made everything I touched turn to gold. Now, like you said, I need one of those thingies to open a bottle of water. Jars I give to my husband, along with the thingy. This piece had me laughing out loud. Funny stuff.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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This was totally enjoyable and humorous. I remember when my dad turned 50. He was so upset, and said he was past his prime. I didn't understand what he was talking about, but remembered. When I turned 30, I decided I was in MY prime, and wouldn't miss it like my father did. I made everything I touched turn to gold. Now, like you said, I need one of those thingies to open a bottle of water. Jars I give to my husband, along with the thingy. This piece had me laughing out loud. Funny stuff.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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LOL, I am very glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for reading. Terry.
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your humorous reflection on missing our "prime." Don't be too quick to judge finicky apple-choosers - they can still be very nice people! Sounds like you were a kind of John Bunyan in your youth. ð???
She was examing apples. (examining)
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Enjoyed your humorous reflection on missing our "prime." Don't be too quick to judge finicky apple-choosers - they can still be very nice people! Sounds like you were a kind of John Bunyan in your youth. ð???
She was examing apples. (examining)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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LOL, thanks for reading, I made that edit...Roy caught it, I will check again, Terry.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
What an interesting idea and interpretations about the word "Prime". It's relative. When I was nineteen, I was an unhappy college student in Peking University in China. Peking U was the Harvard of China yet I wasn't happy. It was too rigid and the officials even discouraged us from dating. Even the dating was allowed, I wouldn't know how to get a boy. I found happiness later in life in my 40's, 50's and early 60's. Now I'm living a very happy life that is full of fun. We like to travel and we like to do exercise. My husband and I have been doing cross-country skiing since December 2rd in our lake place. We did 2 to 3 hours per day. I'm 61 and I'm at my prime.
Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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What an interesting idea and interpretations about the word "Prime". It's relative. When I was nineteen, I was an unhappy college student in Peking University in China. Peking U was the Harvard of China yet I wasn't happy. It was too rigid and the officials even discouraged us from dating. Even the dating was allowed, I wouldn't know how to get a boy. I found happiness later in life in my 40's, 50's and early 60's. Now I'm living a very happy life that is full of fun. We like to travel and we like to do exercise. My husband and I have been doing cross-country skiing since December 2rd in our lake place. We did 2 to 3 hours per day. I'm 61 and I'm at my prime.
Well done.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Jasmine, what an interesting life you have life, and at 61, you still are in your prime. You are a dang kid! Keep it going. Thanks for reading my story. Terry.
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Yes. I like to think so. I do dye my hair. No reading glasses yet.
Comment from Heather Knight
This is so much fun. I really had a great time reading it. I doubt you are past your prime, at least when it comes to writing.
Thanks so much for making me smile.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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This is so much fun. I really had a great time reading it. I doubt you are past your prime, at least when it comes to writing.
Thanks so much for making me smile.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Heather, LOL. Thank you for reading my true and accurate account of my old age. Terry.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Terry, sharing your thoughts and
feelings about what is/isn't prime, and it fit into your
life. I liked you many examples. You know the saying
about one's second childhood, right?' Well, I belied you
are in your second prime. Your words flowed smoothly
and were a joy to read.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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You did a great job, Terry, sharing your thoughts and
feelings about what is/isn't prime, and it fit into your
life. I liked you many examples. You know the saying
about one's second childhood, right?' Well, I belied you
are in your second prime. Your words flowed smoothly
and were a joy to read.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Jan, Thank you for reading and suggestion those good thoughts! Terry.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Terry! Ha! I smiled all the way through this! You are something else. The woman in the produce aisle gave me an outright chuckle. Great stuff! You are my comic relief! I loved this one, Terry! Happy Holidays!! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Terry! Ha! I smiled all the way through this! You are something else. The woman in the produce aisle gave me an outright chuckle. Great stuff! You are my comic relief! I loved this one, Terry! Happy Holidays!! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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John, Thank you for reading. LOL, I am glad you had some fun. Terry.
Comment from royowen
As a fellow male, complete with testosterone, (although the tank needs filling) I remember it well, (or do I?) but I doubt it was a concept at the time. Youth is strange, it's full of doubts and uncertainties, so I think it possibly past me by. Well done, I can identify with your post Terry, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : She was (examing) apples. Examining?
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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As a fellow male, complete with testosterone, (although the tank needs filling) I remember it well, (or do I?) but I doubt it was a concept at the time. Youth is strange, it's full of doubts and uncertainties, so I think it possibly past me by. Well done, I can identify with your post Terry, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : She was (examing) apples. Examining?
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Roy, Thank you for reading and catching my edit error. I will get it changed. Youth was strange, I remember it well. Terry.
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Yep it was, I think I could handle it now!
Comment from Thomas Blanks
There are other Primes:
Optimus Prime, the leader of the Transformers;
Prime rib - is wonderful if done right with horseradish sauce.
Prime meridian - runs through Greenwich, England (as opposed to the Redneck Meridian, which is in Mississippi);
Prime numbers, which make your head hurt in math class unless you are autistic;
Prime Minister, a governmental post, which in the UK seems to be a short-term, temporary affair. Cheers!
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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There are other Primes:
Optimus Prime, the leader of the Transformers;
Prime rib - is wonderful if done right with horseradish sauce.
Prime meridian - runs through Greenwich, England (as opposed to the Redneck Meridian, which is in Mississippi);
Prime numbers, which make your head hurt in math class unless you are autistic;
Prime Minister, a governmental post, which in the UK seems to be a short-term, temporary affair. Cheers!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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LOL, Thomas, I stand corrected. Thanks for reading. Terry.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Dang, it's only Tuesday and I have to part with my last one. Anything that can make me laugh this hard, has to be worth at least six big lone stars. This is the clown part that I talked about somewhere recently. I just can't remember, because I think you might be on to something. It might have something to do with age. Hey we all go thru losing that time that we are in our prime. But at least you men don't have to do it with menopause breathing hot air down your neck and back when you're trying to sleep. Lol...
Is Amazon Prime really that expensive? They just automatically take it out every year so I wasn't paying attention lately. Yet I do know that when I joined up for Prime, it was $99.,but since I joined, that is where most of the money goes. I shop there everyday.
I am with you on the glasses. I do not need them with my ipad, however when I read a book of any kind, they come out again. But I think the glasses came for me about the middle of my prime. I thought that when you were going to turn 40, you just knew it was time to hit a Walmart and get a pair of cheaters. And who ever told me was right.
So the way I figure it, I was in my prime between the ages of 20 and 65.
And maybe it would help me remember if you identify exactly what prime is? And is it different for men than women. I think it has to be the way my husband acts sometimes.
Well whatever it is and whenever it comes and goes doesn't matter to me anymore, because I needed a rest anyway. And when it comes to your writing my friend, you are definitely in your prime. Loved this hilarious story! This just has to be your best yet. It was too good.
Gotta go now because I have to tell the hubby that he is taking me out for prime rib tonight.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Dang, it's only Tuesday and I have to part with my last one. Anything that can make me laugh this hard, has to be worth at least six big lone stars. This is the clown part that I talked about somewhere recently. I just can't remember, because I think you might be on to something. It might have something to do with age. Hey we all go thru losing that time that we are in our prime. But at least you men don't have to do it with menopause breathing hot air down your neck and back when you're trying to sleep. Lol...
Is Amazon Prime really that expensive? They just automatically take it out every year so I wasn't paying attention lately. Yet I do know that when I joined up for Prime, it was $99.,but since I joined, that is where most of the money goes. I shop there everyday.
I am with you on the glasses. I do not need them with my ipad, however when I read a book of any kind, they come out again. But I think the glasses came for me about the middle of my prime. I thought that when you were going to turn 40, you just knew it was time to hit a Walmart and get a pair of cheaters. And who ever told me was right.
So the way I figure it, I was in my prime between the ages of 20 and 65.
And maybe it would help me remember if you identify exactly what prime is? And is it different for men than women. I think it has to be the way my husband acts sometimes.
Well whatever it is and whenever it comes and goes doesn't matter to me anymore, because I needed a rest anyway. And when it comes to your writing my friend, you are definitely in your prime. Loved this hilarious story! This just has to be your best yet. It was too good.
Gotta go now because I have to tell the hubby that he is taking me out for prime rib tonight.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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LOL, enjoy the Prime Rib...Thank you for the six stars, I am of course delighted you enjoyed the story. No doubt it is different for men and women. Thanks, Terry.
Comment from Sally Law
Oh Terry, you are definitely in your prime! If you weren't, you couldn't make me laugh the way you do! My face hurts! I'm glad you're reading my book. I wrote it blind. Still flying blind through FanStory.
This was a delightful Christmas gift I found in my stocking. (The stocking made of felt, of course.)
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Oh Terry, you are definitely in your prime! If you weren't, you couldn't make me laugh the way you do! My face hurts! I'm glad you're reading my book. I wrote it blind. Still flying blind through FanStory.
This was a delightful Christmas gift I found in my stocking. (The stocking made of felt, of course.)
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
Comment Written 13-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
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Sally, thank you for the six stars! I am glad you laughed. I am enjoying your book, Kindle says I am 60% through it, but I keep getting sidetracked the past few days. I will say I do enjoy the flash backs to WWII. Terry.