tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post5516095871894331635..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: WEP Challenge: Rich PeopleJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2978429445166553352020-05-14T21:49:11.071-04:002020-05-14T21:49:11.071-04:00Thanks Nila!Thanks Nila!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19042436432300411462020-05-04T10:37:53.307-04:002020-05-04T10:37:53.307-04:00If she has sense of humour enough to laugh at her...If she has sense of humour enough to laugh at her grandson's choice of 'bughouse' she can't be all bad. That redeemed her for me at any rate. Absolutely delightful story. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-63267756905886215222020-04-22T16:16:39.827-04:002020-04-22T16:16:39.827-04:00And I think they're idea of value is so often ...And I think they're idea of value is so often better than ours!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-18825334389257664062020-04-22T16:16:00.475-04:002020-04-22T16:16:00.475-04:00Thanks Susan - it was time to have a lighter/brigh...Thanks Susan - it was time to have a lighter/brighter story!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-42452820642244074242020-04-22T16:14:41.153-04:002020-04-22T16:14:41.153-04:00My attitude as a kid echoes with Noah's haven ...My attitude as a kid echoes with Noah's haven for spiders, Jemi. Except I was a boarder so no show-and-tell, but plenty of holiday misuse of antiques for storing toy soldiers. Entertaining and amusing. Kids place a different value on objects.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-12612763858500675822020-04-22T15:59:07.236-04:002020-04-22T15:59:07.236-04:00Ha,ha Jemi, so well brought about. Thanks for this...Ha,ha Jemi, so well brought about. Thanks for this fun tale, uplifting. Take care.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-31243861332633090522020-04-22T09:20:52.990-04:002020-04-22T09:20:52.990-04:00Thanks Lee! Grandkids tend to melt some very tough...Thanks Lee! Grandkids tend to melt some very tough hearts!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2846535004137596092020-04-21T19:37:13.172-04:002020-04-21T19:37:13.172-04:00A great insight into two characters from one point...A great insight into two characters from one point of view. I loved that Mrs. C turned out to be a grandmother first and a snobby rich person second. Good job!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14837645581104979932020-04-21T09:30:56.619-04:002020-04-21T09:30:56.619-04:00Yes - she might be a snob, but she's got an ac...Yes - she might be a snob, but she's got an actual heart in there!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-60992398348690918782020-04-21T09:30:35.112-04:002020-04-21T09:30:35.112-04:00Thanks! Kids are the best - and their appreciation...Thanks! Kids are the best - and their appreciation of Value is so often better than adults!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-67486527708542562792020-04-21T07:26:07.687-04:002020-04-21T07:26:07.687-04:00A great story and I loved the idea of the precious...A great story and I loved the idea of the precious, expensive vase being filled with spiders. At least she had the grace to apologise to the police.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22744616423612235392020-04-20T22:52:28.472-04:002020-04-20T22:52:28.472-04:00That's funny. I love how kids see things witho...That's funny. I love how kids see things without pricetags. It's either pretty or it isn't. It can hold a spider or it can't. Love it. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64413921927004556022020-04-20T09:34:29.770-04:002020-04-20T09:34:29.770-04:00Thanks Donna! I agree - kids see 'value' v...Thanks Donna! I agree - kids see 'value' very differently than adult. And I think they often have a better perspective!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-1568300438835899552020-04-19T20:02:24.288-04:002020-04-19T20:02:24.288-04:00This was great, Jemi! I loved the details, especia...This was great, Jemi! I loved the details, especially the botoxed eyebrows. It was rewarding that in the end, she had a sense of humour and some humility. I guess little boys don't care about the cost of things, only the value (to them!)Donna Hantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620841692960550354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48765189989684250552020-04-18T19:52:46.177-04:002020-04-18T19:52:46.177-04:00Thanks Christopher - it was time for something lig...Thanks Christopher - it was time for something lighter!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-18827651758099808762020-04-18T17:11:48.204-04:002020-04-18T17:11:48.204-04:00A well crafted tale, with an unexpectedly humorous...A well crafted tale, with an unexpectedly humorous ending. Well done, Jemi. Christopher Scott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627870625577204377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21458424715192805522020-04-18T13:28:35.289-04:002020-04-18T13:28:35.289-04:00Thanks Edix! I"m glad :)Thanks Edix! I"m glad :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-6310430766145218252020-04-18T12:44:48.988-04:002020-04-18T12:44:48.988-04:00Love the spiders. This is a very good story and I ...Love the spiders. This is a very good story and I enjoyed reading itEdixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456284421134490534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57231878306686508712020-04-18T11:12:03.774-04:002020-04-18T11:12:03.774-04:00That's so good to hear! Stereotypes are tough ...That's so good to hear! Stereotypes are tough to break through and so many of us don't fit the regular molds. Glad your experience was so positive!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-35053262750667651282020-04-18T11:11:01.081-04:002020-04-18T11:11:01.081-04:00I actually don't mind spiders at all, but they...I actually don't mind spiders at all, but they are odd little guys aren't they?Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-40421766554566005092020-04-18T09:14:03.076-04:002020-04-18T09:14:03.076-04:00I really enjoyed this, Jemi. I think we all know a...I really enjoyed this, Jemi. I think we all know a "Mrs. Carrington". I found myself pre-judging her as a complete snob, but at the end I was pleased to see that she had a sense of humour. <br /><br />I think there's a lot of sterotyping and "othering" on both sides of the divide between rich and poor. I was once invited to the wedding reception of one of my husband's colleagues in a very grand country home with a drive that seemed a mile long. They were not the aspiring suburban rich, but the old money kind with "lord" and "earl" titles. I expected to feel intimidated but they turned out to be such wonderful, down-to-earth people. Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-81754418428531838652020-04-18T09:05:57.719-04:002020-04-18T09:05:57.719-04:00I guess at least the upper class twit has a sense ...I guess at least the upper class twit has a sense of humor hidden beneath the polished veneer.<br />I do shudder at the idea of a vase full of spiders.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2510409710850379042020-04-17T21:22:35.595-04:002020-04-17T21:22:35.595-04:00Kids love bugs and spiders! We always have bug wee...Kids love bugs and spiders! We always have bug weeks with the kindergarten kids ;) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-10576051670809022022020-04-17T18:09:15.747-04:002020-04-17T18:09:15.747-04:00This seems exactly like something a kid would do. ...This seems exactly like something a kid would do. When I was younger I would catch almost anything. At least the rich lady apologized and had a good laugh about the whole thing!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50898549710166960442020-04-17T13:23:02.265-04:002020-04-17T13:23:02.265-04:00I don't mind spiders at all either. The kids a...I don't mind spiders at all either. The kids at school always get real surprised when I capture the spiders and take them outside instead of squashing them!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com