When I was in my Prime
No longer in my prime, but I remember when.63 total reviews
Comment from Aiona
Warm water! I completely forgot about that one until I read this. I'll try that. I have been struggling with this jar of bread and butter pickles for almost two weeks. I tried the rubber grippy thing. I even tried hitting the lid on the countertop edge a few times, like my mom used to do. But warm water! I will try that tomorrow.
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Warm water! I completely forgot about that one until I read this. I'll try that. I have been struggling with this jar of bread and butter pickles for almost two weeks. I tried the rubber grippy thing. I even tried hitting the lid on the countertop edge a few times, like my mom used to do. But warm water! I will try that tomorrow.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from pome lover
Well, that is absolutely wonderful!
Not that you missed your prime, but the whole funny thing. I love the pickle jar part. In fact, I love the whole thing. Very clever and humorous, and if you didn't intend humor, I apologize. :)
Congratulations on ALL Time Best. It surely is!
Katharine
PS, Now that you've brought it up, I'm wonderin' when mine was. AND I bet there are others out there wonderin' the same thing.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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Well, that is absolutely wonderful!
Not that you missed your prime, but the whole funny thing. I love the pickle jar part. In fact, I love the whole thing. Very clever and humorous, and if you didn't intend humor, I apologize. :)
Congratulations on ALL Time Best. It surely is!
Katharine
PS, Now that you've brought it up, I'm wonderin' when mine was. AND I bet there are others out there wonderin' the same thing.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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Katharine, thank you for the six stars. I definitely hoped it was a humorous look at being past my prime! Thank you for reading. Terry.
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It was!
was just joshin' you. :)
Comment from Bill Schott
That was quite the wandering essay on the current meanings of prime that might come to mind if asked. I can't remember prime anymore, as I not only passed it, I think I stepped on it as I did.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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That was quite the wandering essay on the current meanings of prime that might come to mind if asked. I can't remember prime anymore, as I not only passed it, I think I stepped on it as I did.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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LOL, thank you, Terry.
Comment from Karyn2
This is funny and resonates to myself and probably anyone past nearing or afraid of reaching their Prime!! I enjoyed your witty writing style and perspective! I meant to be over the hill but I'm choosing to think I'm in greener pastures and pushing off my prime line as long as possible!!
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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This is funny and resonates to myself and probably anyone past nearing or afraid of reaching their Prime!! I enjoyed your witty writing style and perspective! I meant to be over the hill but I'm choosing to think I'm in greener pastures and pushing off my prime line as long as possible!!
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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Hang on to it! Thanks for reading, Terry.
Comment from Marienkiefer
I read and reviewed your Lena Horne piece which I greatly admired. This story however seems to be a departure from your style. What made you decide to go in this direction?
Sparkling in this story:
-Sections of humour and clever detail
-Beautiful picture accompanies your writing
-To add to your ongoing list of Prima words, that other reviewers have already contributed to, for example, words like prime numbers, prime rib etc, here are a few more: Prima Donna, Prima Facie, Pasta Primavera.
And, as a movie buff, I am going to go see that movie you mentioned. Thank you. All the best.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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I read and reviewed your Lena Horne piece which I greatly admired. This story however seems to be a departure from your style. What made you decide to go in this direction?
Sparkling in this story:
-Sections of humour and clever detail
-Beautiful picture accompanies your writing
-To add to your ongoing list of Prima words, that other reviewers have already contributed to, for example, words like prime numbers, prime rib etc, here are a few more: Prima Donna, Prima Facie, Pasta Primavera.
And, as a movie buff, I am going to go see that movie you mentioned. Thank you. All the best.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Thank you, I try to do different things. Terry
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We may not be in our prime Terry but we expect excellence in our reading matter and our visuals and we never stop wanting the best out of life. Maggie Smith is such a favourite, she is a darling and that film is magical, I am so glad she had a mention here. I would avoid Amazon Prime like the plague, it is a complete waste of money! Ha ha ha, an inventive write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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We may not be in our prime Terry but we expect excellence in our reading matter and our visuals and we never stop wanting the best out of life. Maggie Smith is such a favourite, she is a darling and that film is magical, I am so glad she had a mention here. I would avoid Amazon Prime like the plague, it is a complete waste of money! Ha ha ha, an inventive write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Dolly, thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from Sanku
many of us have lost that prime when we could open pickle /jam bottles with one anticlockwise twist .
I enjoyed reading this .many of what you have written finds an echo in my life..
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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many of us have lost that prime when we could open pickle /jam bottles with one anticlockwise twist .
I enjoyed reading this .many of what you have written finds an echo in my life..
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the six stars! I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Terry.
Comment from Malcolm Rothery
A nice bit of easy reading for a Friday, thanks for reminding me how far beyond my prime I am - but $12 for grapes!!? I will never complain about the cost of my shopping again. Should have been $13 - that's a prime number.
It's not just pickle jars either - I have trouble opening the boxes of the many tablets I have to take every day to keep going.
Have a great holiday season.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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A nice bit of easy reading for a Friday, thanks for reminding me how far beyond my prime I am - but $12 for grapes!!? I will never complain about the cost of my shopping again. Should have been $13 - that's a prime number.
It's not just pickle jars either - I have trouble opening the boxes of the many tablets I have to take every day to keep going.
Have a great holiday season.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Malcolm, Thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I don't think I ever had a prime in all the applications at one time. Maybe that is expecting too much. Maybe the fact that we just keep plugging along is a prime as so many we know and love already dropped out of the race.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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I don't think I ever had a prime in all the applications at one time. Maybe that is expecting too much. Maybe the fact that we just keep plugging along is a prime as so many we know and love already dropped out of the race.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Carol, thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
How di'=d I miss this post!!! It is super, but I must point out, Terry, that 'in one's prime is a state of mind'. In my humble opinion you are in your prime in so many ways. One's prime comes in physical, mental, emotional, physcological terms. It also comes in wisdom, in knowing what life is really about, confidence, in not giving a care about paying $12 for grapes, for realizing we only have this very minute -- nothing else is promised. Again, there are many primes of life and today you are likely in ony of those.
I love your post. I love humor. I found a lot of things in the post to make me smile and to make me think. Geez! Terry, you may be in your prime of story-writing. lol Thanks for sharing your thoughts and creating a bright spot in my day. ann
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2022
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How di'=d I miss this post!!! It is super, but I must point out, Terry, that 'in one's prime is a state of mind'. In my humble opinion you are in your prime in so many ways. One's prime comes in physical, mental, emotional, physcological terms. It also comes in wisdom, in knowing what life is really about, confidence, in not giving a care about paying $12 for grapes, for realizing we only have this very minute -- nothing else is promised. Again, there are many primes of life and today you are likely in ony of those.
I love your post. I love humor. I found a lot of things in the post to make me smile and to make me think. Geez! Terry, you may be in your prime of story-writing. lol Thanks for sharing your thoughts and creating a bright spot in my day. ann
Comment Written 15-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2022
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Ann, thank you for the six stars.! I also enjoyed your insightful review. Thanks, Terry