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George Ziogas's avatar

This had me laughing out loud, especially the part about blaming poor Dolly. You’ve turned everyday chaos into comedy gold. Here’s to naps, Dateline, and the kind of honesty we all secretly relate to.

Carol Countryman's avatar

Thank you so much! This means so much to me!

George Ziogas's avatar

You're very welcome Carol. I appreciate you.

India Scott-Deese's avatar

😆 This a great heart to heart conversation, thank you for sharing it with me.

I love this! Awesome work!

Carol Countryman's avatar

Yes, I enjoy the conversation, as well.

R.I.D's avatar

Hilarious Carol. Has reminded me of a deep life mystery question - Why do all the things that are so bad for me make me feel the best? - that I have been grappling with all my adult life. I still don't feel anywhere nearer the answer but I am comforted to know that guilty pleasures are a human right, and no one should take mine away from me!

Carol Countryman's avatar

They ARE human rights! Thanks!

Aanya Verma's avatar

This was so funny and weirdly comforting, Carol. You have this way of making everyday life feel like a full-blown sitcom. I was actually laughing out loud at “cross-training slumber” and “Saint Dolly Parton, Patron of the Wrongly Accused.”

Carol Countryman's avatar

Thank you so much for the comment! I almost didn’t post this one, but I threw caution to the wind (pun intended), and the reception has been overwhelming.

Thanks for reading my work!

Laurie Lynn Drummond's avatar

Beyond hilarious and hitting a little too close to home for comfort.........

Patricia Hunt Holmes's avatar

This is hysterical.

Moss and Matchsticks's avatar

I could not love this more. You made me laugh out loud on a grey, wet Sunday. Thank you. Your writing is absolutely wonderful.

Carol Countryman's avatar

Have a great day!

B Wilder's avatar

You're my new favorite writer!

Carol Countryman's avatar

What a compliment! Thank you.

The fun’s just starting!

nekonoir's avatar

Your story was epically funny and relatable I spilled my coffee because I was having convulsions from laughing so hard! Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you!

Carol Countryman's avatar

Well, thank you!

RESIST | FIGHT's avatar

Amazing read 👏🏽