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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-07-03 11:35 AM


Angelo has an Uncle,
who lives in crowded
South Philly.  

His Uncle is a proof reader
for the newspaper.  

He’s a good and kind Uncle to Angelo.  

Angelo would hate to
get on Uncle’s bad side.  

He’s listened to
quite a few pronouncements
from Uncle,
about how newspaper reporters,
and writers,
who are supposed to be educated,
and somewhat intelligent,
can, make so many errors
in simple grade school grammar,
and spelling.

Bobby

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The Shadow in Blue
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since 2006-05-18
Posts 493
EL, Michigan
1 posted 2008-07-03 11:41 AM


Nice, Robert. Very enjoyable. You made me laugh with this piece. It's kind of sad that its' sentiments regarding grammer are true though.

~Jill

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-07-03 11:49 AM


Thanks dear Jill,

Angelo's Uncle was a great man.  He would sit out on his front stoop at night, and shine his three sons shoes so they would look sharp at school the next day.

Of course this was back in the days of leather shoes.  I'm an old guy.

Love Bobby

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2008-07-03 12:51 PM


Wish I had an uncle who was a proof reader. I could sure use one.
                       Ida

gilead
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since 2008-03-10
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nevada, USA
4 posted 2008-07-03 01:56 PM


One doesn't want to get on the bad side of a good and kind person, especially one who is a grammarian!   Really enjoyed this, Bobby---

Art

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 posted 2008-07-03 09:03 PM


Thanks dear Ida,

Yes, Uncle Lou was always ready to help.  He was a nice guy.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6 posted 2008-07-03 09:04 PM


Thanks Art,

I'm glad this poem about Uncle Lou worked for you.

Bobby

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