Tary Not Dear Gwendolyn
Tary not Dear Gwendolyn
In TJ Max or Sears
Your bank account’s in shambles
And your bills are in arrears
Tary not Dear Gwendolyn
On stationery (lined)
That credit card you just ran through?
It’s sure to be declined.
Tary not Dear Gwendolyn
Over bobbles do not fuss
It would serve you well to keep in mind
You can’t afford the bus
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Until next time . . . I love you
Linda Vernon Humor 
Absolutely love it 🙂
Thanks. Oh I love your name! 😀
Oooh, this was sooooo good.
Oh thanks so much! 😀
I think dear Gwendolyn spends so much in search of the elusive device that will balance her arms.
Maybe if she ties the shorter one to the door and slams it, it will pull some length of the other one through?
(it’s also quite possible I shouldn’t ponder these questions while the afternoon coffee is racing through my veins…)
Dear old Gwen is going to love you for that idea! She’s been trying to figure out how to fix her arm situation all her life. And now the door to a lengthening future awaits! Gwen says keep drinking that coffee as she also needs your help on balancing her check book.
No. I love you, Linda. If you didn’t have a certain adult edge, I swear I would read your stuff to my kids. I might do so anyway.
Ah! Thanks Trent! I would be so flattered if you read one to your kids. I wrote one today I’m going to put up tomorrow. I think it might be okay to read to them. On second thought . . . well I don’t know. (You’re a good dad!)
Well I’ll have to see… looking forward to it. You have such a delicious rhythm to your stuff, I think my kids would dig it (and so do I).
Tarry not dear Gwendelyon it’s time for you to thrift
You need to take your hair crimper
And use it as a re-gift.
Hahaha! Excellent!!
Fantastic! I could see a whole series of these Tarry Nots– maybe a whole book!! And yes, I’d definitely consider a children’s book. Everything goes wrong for Gwendolyn, but she soldiers on, oblivious. As an unregistered and decertified child psychologist, I’d even argue that the books would teach kids resilience!! Seriously, give it some thought! Great stuff, Linda!!!! : )
Oh Mark! I love that idea! And I truly would have never thought of it. She soldiers on, oblivious. Oh! You’re comment has just opened up a whole new universe of possibilities for our dear Gwendolyn and for me!! Thank you so much Mark!!! I’ll be rubbing my hands together in Gwendolyn contemplation as soon as I’m done typing this! You’re the best!!!
Good, good, good!!! I think Dear Gwendolyn would be a great success– she keeps getting kicked in the hiney, but she doesn’t even notice, just toddles on to the next disaster! And you could illustrate it, too– your drawings would complement the zaniness perfectly– really! Go for it!! : )
Doggone it! I am going to go for it!!! Thank you so much, Mark for always being so supportive and helpful and sweet as all get out!! I can’t tell you how much it means to me, Mr. McGiggles! 😀
Excellent!! Dear Gwendolyn is a great character, and a perfect one, really, for the times we live in– she toddles on, unsinkable!! And she’s a perfect vehicle for your unique humor which deserves a wider audience. Onward! McGiggles is proud to be in your corner!! : )