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RandomSyllables's avatar

Quite gripping. In the first few paragraphs I was trying to decide if I was reading satire or not, but then I just decided to enjoy the ride and not worry about over analyzing until I finished the entire article.

I thinks this story has convince me to go out and buy my own meat tenderizer.

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

Thanks for trusting me and sticking with it. ❤️

Dawn Pulgine's avatar

Amy McDowell and I have a lot in common when it comes to meat tenderizers.😉😂

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

I’ll keep that in mind!

Pat Welsh's avatar

Breaking News! Ohio Bigfoot experts believe the missing Wisconsin family is hiding out with him in a National Forest in southeast Ohio. Photos to follow.

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

I’m waiting Pat!

Katie Brown's avatar

So entertaining and clever!

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

Thanks Katie!

GasDocLawDropout's avatar

This was good fun. Thanks for the laugh!

Julie's avatar

Not sure how to tell you this, but I’m from rural Ohio (true story)… and stroller tracks are my MO ;).

*Sitting at home with very sick kiddos and your story took some edge off..: thank you!!

David Spaulding, Esq. / LpI's avatar

LOL... Perfect reading for a Saturday morning. Thanks!

Stephanie Foster's avatar

Well, now you made me snort out loud. It was the first mention of the meat tenderizer.

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

Dawn, you always leave the nicest comments. I would like to mail you a free book of mine if you don’t already have one!

Mary Beth Lathrop's avatar

I love this --you even gave Wisconsin credit for producing this wise woman. Well, from another Wisconsin woman, thank you Bob X. Perfect read on this stormy Friday evening in my world.

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

:) MaryBeth, I can always count on you to read first and with enthusiasm. Grateful for YOU.

Donna's avatar

I loved it! Absolutely hilarious!!I have nine kids so could relate!!

Quill & Biscuit's avatar

We can certainly identify with Amy but perhaps her skills could be channelled in a more productive direction? https://dragonsteacup.substack.com/p/mi5-maternal-intelligence?r=61fq8s&utm_medium=ios

Jim McKee's avatar

Confess, Bob. You have been reading "So Am I the *sshole?" It's written by a young mother like your Amy. At times the first person narrator is the mother and at other times her daughter. Spirited repartee much like that in your Post. Or did the Muse of satire tap you on the shoulder with her wand out of playfulness?

Bob D. Smiley's avatar

Never heard of it. 🤷‍♂️