You really do think ‘out of the box’. Smart cookie, you are, Carl.
Actually, our Angel Deborah, used to call you: “Doll”, in her memory, I will do what I would never do because I am so shy [and I don’t ever want it to appear that I am flirting], I will call you Doll from now on.
Our Angel Deborah. I was really heartbroken. We conversed a bit private email and she was so supportive of my little difficulties which showed how unselfish she was and I had no idea how ill she was. I think her poetry is of a VERY elevated quality.I feel blessed to have known her. Yes, I appreciate “doll” to keep her memory alive for those who’s hearts she enriched with her words. Deepest regards…
With almost everything that these kids are likely to see over their life-times headed down (jobs, employment opportunities, stock prices etc etc), living upside down may not be that bad an idea! 🙂
I use just pen and colored pencils but have been learning to use gimp and ink with computer to get this semi pro look. It is very time consuming though.
52 responses to ““The Kids are Growing up” by Carl D’Agostino”
Genie
May 16th, 2014 at 18:15
You really do think ‘out of the box’. Smart cookie, you are, Carl.
Actually, our Angel Deborah, used to call you: “Doll”, in her memory, I will do what I would never do because I am so shy [and I don’t ever want it to appear that I am flirting], I will call you Doll from now on.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 16th, 2014 at 18:47
Our Angel Deborah. I was really heartbroken. We conversed a bit private email and she was so supportive of my little difficulties which showed how unselfish she was and I had no idea how ill she was. I think her poetry is of a VERY elevated quality.I feel blessed to have known her. Yes, I appreciate “doll” to keep her memory alive for those who’s hearts she enriched with her words. Deepest regards…
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Genie
May 16th, 2014 at 19:13
Yes, Doll, I knew our Angel Deborah very well, in fact, we spoke on the phone and e-mailed each other very frequently.
Indeed, her poetry is sublime.
And I feel blessed to have know her as well.
I wrote a poem about her passing but I could not keep it up as a post, just too painful to see it regularly; will send it to you via e-mail.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 16th, 2014 at 19:19
OK, good.
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Genie
May 16th, 2014 at 20:37
I put the post up again and added the comments people left…
http://aplacecalledlove.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/ode-to-deborah-avila/
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Sylver Blaque
May 19th, 2012 at 20:19
They ARE standing! Jeez, why do parents always have to dictate HOW something is done?
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Carl D'Agostino
May 19th, 2012 at 21:18
That’s right. At a parent conference one day the mother lamented that her son has a mind of his own. Thought to myself “Isn’t that wonderful.”
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Nae's Nest
May 15th, 2012 at 06:12
big belly laugh
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Carl D'Agostino
May 15th, 2012 at 08:47
Good. My mission accomplished. Thanks for visit. Stay tuned.
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CMSmith
May 14th, 2012 at 19:44
These gloves are made for walking.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 14th, 2012 at 20:58
That’s a 10 ! Thanks for adding your wit to the post.
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Judee
May 12th, 2012 at 10:31
Big Grin. Great illustration of a play on words. 😀
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Carl D'Agostino
May 12th, 2012 at 13:16
Half my stuff is play on words. What is fun is how commenters play off the words too so I get to laugh.
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nikky44
May 12th, 2012 at 04:07
I loved this one!!
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Carl D'Agostino
May 12th, 2012 at 06:05
glad you liked it.
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HaLin
May 12th, 2012 at 02:10
With almost everything that these kids are likely to see over their life-times headed down (jobs, employment opportunities, stock prices etc etc), living upside down may not be that bad an idea! 🙂
BatChildren rejoice!
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Carl D'Agostino
May 12th, 2012 at 06:05
“bat children” Love it.
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blackwatertown
May 11th, 2012 at 19:19
What lazy children, trying not to get their shoes dirty to avoid having to polish them again.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 11th, 2012 at 20:41
My mother made me do that EVERY single night. Another reason I became an alcoholic.
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Ankur Mithal
May 11th, 2012 at 07:57
and I’d much rather see them “head over heels….”
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Carl D'Agostino
May 11th, 2012 at 09:51
Another great playoff the theme. Please continue to add your wit to posts.
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Fay Moore
May 11th, 2012 at 00:37
You did it again — put that smile on my face. Love the colors.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 11th, 2012 at 06:36
I use just pen and colored pencils but have been learning to use gimp and ink with computer to get this semi pro look. It is very time consuming though.
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earthriderjudyberman
May 10th, 2012 at 20:13
Hands down, this is the best. 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 20:46
I used my handy pen to draw it.
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HoaiPhai
May 12th, 2012 at 14:43
Stole my pun! Great post, Carl. Have you heard that Nik Wallenda will be tightrope walking across the Niagara River (at The Falls) next month?
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Carl D'Agostino
May 12th, 2012 at 15:17
That is several generations of performers, right ?
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HoaiPhai
May 12th, 2012 at 15:28
Yup, The Flying Wallendas.
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pattisj
May 10th, 2012 at 19:04
Some families are a circus.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 19:58
Family Circus cartoons by Jeff Keane been around since 1960 and now by his son Jeff Keane.
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Hippie Cahier
May 10th, 2012 at 13:05
I like that Stanley’s the one who’s not sure and the mom has the cape.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 16:56
We support ERA and Ledbetter legislation.
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monicastangledweb
May 10th, 2012 at 12:07
Carl, I really like the way you take these known sayings and turn them on their head. It’s hysterical!
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:28
Adages and cliches are fertile places from which to harvest things to twist into jokes.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:32
“turn them on their head” – you’re hysterical .
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cat
May 10th, 2012 at 11:09
… she should know … 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:26
Mother knows best.
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poemsandponderings
May 10th, 2012 at 10:29
You’re right honey, you win,,,,Hands down..
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:25
Ooooooooooooooooh ! Another 10.
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poemsandponderings
May 11th, 2012 at 00:24
Thanks???
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Carl D'Agostino
May 11th, 2012 at 06:34
10 highest score comment.
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Deb
May 10th, 2012 at 09:56
Brain stimulation.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:25
Certainly a different Weltanschauung
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The Blithering Idiot
May 10th, 2012 at 09:47
Are those Super hero parents ?
Hansi
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:21
The Amazing Amaretto’s , Circus Heroes
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jannatwrites
May 10th, 2012 at 09:30
Life is all about balance. If they use their heads, they’ll be just fine.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:09
Acrobat Taoism ?
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suzicate
May 10th, 2012 at 09:17
So they like to let their fingers do the walking?
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:08
Oooooooooooooooooooh. Thatsa 10 !
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Bonnie
May 10th, 2012 at 08:56
Talk about a head rush.
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Carl D'Agostino
May 10th, 2012 at 18:31
I’ll stick with chocolate.
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Maxi
May 10th, 2012 at 08:15
Ya think??
(gonna change this one to black and white for Brittany to color).
Blessings – Maxi
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