tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post6467231963918036924..comments2023-10-16T04:45:51.436-05:00Comments on This writer's life: WAG, part 14Nancy J. Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-83929595693410506182009-06-15T18:04:02.789-05:002009-06-15T18:04:02.789-05:00Fast on my feet, I'm not. Never have been. Nev...Fast on my feet, I'm not. Never have been. Never will be. That is exactly why writing is my preferred means of communication.<br /><br />Then there is the fact that once said, words cannot be unsaid. But once written, words can be edited over and over again - to lessen the sting, or to hone the edge as circumstances warrant.<br /><br />Good thought provoking piece.<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117770768990691070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-83623291408198860612009-06-09T18:31:11.946-05:002009-06-09T18:31:11.946-05:00So very true. I think of myself less digital when...So very true. I think of myself less digital when it comes to the witty come back, but damn if I am not brilliant later one. Well said - <br /><br />Brenda M (wag)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425528423649700111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-68663927697734501652009-06-09T12:52:07.909-05:002009-06-09T12:52:07.909-05:00Oh yes, I forgot about the regret and guilt that s...Oh yes, I forgot about the regret and guilt that seep in after I do manage to make a snappy comeback! Glad to hear I'm not the only one!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315289632435632377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-72409504825368522262009-06-09T11:55:33.687-05:002009-06-09T11:55:33.687-05:00Brilliant! The construction of this piece is effec...Brilliant! The construction of this piece is effective, and based on how many responses you've gotten, it evidently draws the reader into the discussion.<br /><br />As far as my opinion on the subject, I find that 'the baby of the family' (of which I am) <i>tend</i> to be a bit quicker on the draw when it comes to snappy comebacks simply by virtue of practice. The oldest of the family tend to learn early how much those types of comments can sting. :-) Just imho. Not a rule, just a tendency.Elizabeth Haysmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167517867828909705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-58437475204691972009-06-08T15:55:57.249-05:002009-06-08T15:55:57.249-05:00I liked this a lot!
The fun part is when you get...I liked this a lot! <br /><br />The fun part is when you get that one day, that one time when you get in the perfect zinger, the moment you want it. Because it never happens, it makes that one moment all the sweeter!Paige Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15579058823079691230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-89179813880044949842009-06-07T00:08:27.990-05:002009-06-07T00:08:27.990-05:00Hi Nancy, this was so perfect and such a great rea...Hi Nancy, this was so perfect and such a great read. Writing is a release of our true selfs, desire, powers, jokes, and fears. This was a really great read that reflected my own heart.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993117493106191112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-88582849272811380172009-06-04T10:32:22.957-05:002009-06-04T10:32:22.957-05:00Yes, that rings true. I can't snap back unless...Yes, that rings true. I can't snap back unless there's some history and the last few words were enough to push me over the edge. I'm much better at responding when some other, vulnerable person was the target.Mickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539213755018648035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-41789862586322869962009-06-04T06:46:49.447-05:002009-06-04T06:46:49.447-05:00There's a lot to be said for "not sinking...There's a lot to be said for "not sinking to their level". Sometimes I can do instant come-backs, but it's often more effective just to carry on as if they HAVEN'T said anything nasty. Then they don't know what to say! Lovely piece - I certainly knew what you meant about being who you want to be in private - I sometimes feel I put on my smile with my dog-collar. :-)Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851707775549795748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-5171922344847266972009-06-04T03:28:20.060-05:002009-06-04T03:28:20.060-05:00I like the idea of writing as the ultimate do-over...I like the idea of writing as the ultimate do-over. Perhaps turning these moments into something of value in our writing is the best retort.<br /><br />That said, if the words would come at that moment I think we'd all like to see their face when slammed by our heady ready wit.dan powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131553102349479513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-51817430140385204572009-06-04T03:27:20.861-05:002009-06-04T03:27:20.861-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.dan powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131553102349479513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-68223959992317649642009-05-31T10:51:24.394-05:002009-05-31T10:51:24.394-05:00Jessica,
Live and learn- good for the soul I sup...Jessica, <br /><br />Live and learn- good for the soul I suppose but don't you wish that just once we could figure it out in the moment? LOLNancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-60409948708963323932009-05-31T10:48:14.398-05:002009-05-31T10:48:14.398-05:00LOL!
Oh, Ann, you are truly a good soul to want t...LOL!<br /><br />Oh, Ann, you are truly a good soul to want to redeem those "horrid little people." Sigh. Me, I like to kill them in my books... ;)Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-11951021370859148302009-05-31T06:38:23.496-05:002009-05-31T06:38:23.496-05:00LOL Great example with Meg Ryan!
Oh my goodness, ...LOL Great example with Meg Ryan!<br /><br />Oh my goodness, I am like you. Isn't it horrible? Once my family got in this truly terrible fight, and I did nothing. I was so shocked I just stood there. If only I could go back, I feel like I could've averted the fight.<br />I guess we learn...Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-12203796978223723972009-05-31T00:36:30.527-05:002009-05-31T00:36:30.527-05:00Oh. I'm the queen of snappy comebacks...three week...Oh. I'm the queen of snappy comebacks...three weeks after I needed it!!! :(<br /><br />And, yes, I agree with you. I think I also write partly because in my little private space I can create the kind of world that I'd like to live in. Admittedly, it's an idealistic, Utopian world, but at least there those "horrid little selves" can at least strive to be nicer...and then I wouldn't have to worry about looking like a fish gasping for breath as I struggle to come up with that snappy reply!! :)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.com