Wally Weasel's Stories
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Wally's Garden"He's not choosy about what he paints.
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Comment from Pantygynt
Having put a smile on my face at the homespun philosophy of this, a phrase came to mind and I thought you should be made aware of the definition from Wikipedia as it applies quite well to the last two stanzas of your amusing poem.
"A weasel word, or anonymous authority, is an informal term for words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that a specific or meaningful statement has been made, when instead only a vague or ambiguous claim has actually been communicated. This can enable the speaker to then deny the specific meaning if the statement is challenged.
"Tergiversation is synonymous with the use of weasel words to avoid making an outright assertion. Weasel words can imply meaning far beyond the claim actually being made. Some weasel words may also have the effect of softening the force of a potentially loaded or otherwise controversial statement through some form of understatement; for example, using detensifiers such as "somewhat" or "in most respects".
I thought you and Wally would enjoy "Tergiversation". What a wonderful word.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Having put a smile on my face at the homespun philosophy of this, a phrase came to mind and I thought you should be made aware of the definition from Wikipedia as it applies quite well to the last two stanzas of your amusing poem.
"A weasel word, or anonymous authority, is an informal term for words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that a specific or meaningful statement has been made, when instead only a vague or ambiguous claim has actually been communicated. This can enable the speaker to then deny the specific meaning if the statement is challenged.
"Tergiversation is synonymous with the use of weasel words to avoid making an outright assertion. Weasel words can imply meaning far beyond the claim actually being made. Some weasel words may also have the effect of softening the force of a potentially loaded or otherwise controversial statement through some form of understatement; for example, using detensifiers such as "somewhat" or "in most respects".
I thought you and Wally would enjoy "Tergiversation". What a wonderful word.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Ooooo, what a word. Can you say it three times quickly? haha
Not only a very nice review, but I learned something, too. Thank you. I'm going to copy this and keep it.
(The nuns always told us "live and learn, else why live." I didn't tell them I could think of lots of other reasons. LOL.) 8-)
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There's nuns for you mun.
Comment from heyjude
Yvonne, another good Wally story. I like the moral to the story ...
grumbling, throwing fits, or pouting never gets the job done. We
need to show that example more to our children and grandchildren.
Good rhyming and flow.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Yvonne, another good Wally story. I like the moral to the story ...
grumbling, throwing fits, or pouting never gets the job done. We
need to show that example more to our children and grandchildren.
Good rhyming and flow.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you. I'm hoping to get some message across to children. It's sometimes better coming from someone like Wally than from grownups. 8-)
Comment from William Ross
Excellent, very well done on Wally's garden, Everything is great the rhyme , meter, flow. Wonderfully done. A fun poem. Great job and thanks for the share, have a wonderful day
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Excellent, very well done on Wally's garden, Everything is great the rhyme , meter, flow. Wonderfully done. A fun poem. Great job and thanks for the share, have a wonderful day
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you for a wonderful review. I had already answered the review, but something happened. I don't think it went through.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it. 8-)
Comment from royowen
I loved this story in a poem. It flowed beautifully, very quirky, the rhetoric was great, the language most suited to the general narrative, also the abcb rhyming also flatters the smooth story, very good, most entertaining, well done. Blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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I loved this story in a poem. It flowed beautifully, very quirky, the rhetoric was great, the language most suited to the general narrative, also the abcb rhyming also flatters the smooth story, very good, most entertaining, well done. Blessings, Roy
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed Wally's story. 8-)
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Most welcome
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Wally is a practical weasel, he likes to create with his hands. To start a new garden is hard work. At the end though it will be all worth the effort when the flowers start to bloom.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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A very well-written poem. Wally is a practical weasel, he likes to create with his hands. To start a new garden is hard work. At the end though it will be all worth the effort when the flowers start to bloom.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you. I'm hoping Wally can carry that message to a little one.
I appreciate your review, as always. 8-)
Comment from Dean Kuch
There is no end to what Wally the Weasel can accomplish when he sets his little weasly mind to it, is there, Yvonne?
Too bad it isn't like that for most people as well.
If at first you don't succeed,
go ask Wally 'bout the seed
he once planted in the ground
and the joys that now abound.
Great work as usual, Yvonne.
Go Wally, go wally, go wally, go...
~Dean
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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There is no end to what Wally the Weasel can accomplish when he sets his little weasly mind to it, is there, Yvonne?
Too bad it isn't like that for most people as well.
If at first you don't succeed,
go ask Wally 'bout the seed
he once planted in the ground
and the joys that now abound.
Great work as usual, Yvonne.
Go Wally, go wally, go wally, go...
~Dean
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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It's such a compliment that you like Wally. There's still so much he wants to try. LOL.
Thank you for a very nice review. 8-)
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My pleasure as always.
Comment from MelB
I like this story within a poem about Wally planting a garden. Those rocks always seem to be in the wrong spot! I enjoyed another Wally poem.
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I like this story within a poem about Wally planting a garden. Those rocks always seem to be in the wrong spot! I enjoyed another Wally poem.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you for following Wally. I'm so glad you like it. I appreciate your support. 8-)
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You're welcome. I'm still waiting for the Wally book!
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In the works. 8-)
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Yah!
Comment from crybry67
This is excellent. I love the rhythm of it, the way it flows so easily. You had great use of rhyme. I really love that it entertains and also teaches a lesson.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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This is excellent. I love the rhythm of it, the way it flows so easily. You had great use of rhyme. I really love that it entertains and also teaches a lesson.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Thank you. In the other Wally stories, I try to teach something. Also, I had a word sometimes that needs to be explained.
Thank you for a lovely review. 8-)
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Really cute poem. I love to write poems. I like them to be funny most of the time. This is well written, had good flow and rhyme. The hardest part of writing a poem is making it say what you want and making that rhyme. I get really frustrated sometimes with that. Anyway, well done and a very fun poem.
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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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Really cute poem. I love to write poems. I like them to be funny most of the time. This is well written, had good flow and rhyme. The hardest part of writing a poem is making it say what you want and making that rhyme. I get really frustrated sometimes with that. Anyway, well done and a very fun poem.
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Comment Written 05-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016
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I'm so glad you like it. Wally's quite a boy. Thank you. 8-)