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Sandy Read Reiberg's avatar

I sang "the party's over. It's time to call it a day...." at least 300 times while part of Girls' Ensemble at Shortridge High School, so I join Vicki in recognizing it. And I join everyone in applauding this story which somehow I missed the first time around. Yes, one of your best, Bob, but they're all fantastic. Keep 'em coming, please.

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Karen Ford's avatar

Great story…..my fave so far!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thank you, Karen!

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Susan Crowley's avatar

Am SO glad you were an Adi to. Although I did worry about the headline and who doing that tampon thing …

Great job!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

thanks, Susan. well, the editors always get the best girls!

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Vicki mannweiler's avatar

Wonder how many readers would catch “the party’s over, time to call it a day” quote?!🤔😜

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Robert  Basler's avatar

At least one, Vicki....

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Johanna Gabbett Klesh's avatar

What a great read! Thanks for sharing!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thank you. Your kind words make me especially happy today, because this is the very first story totally written and edited after I first begin posting on March 19... So, I can still write!

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Art Buehrer, Jr.'s avatar

Great read! 👍

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Robert  Basler's avatar

many thanks!

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Rita Jane Gabbett's avatar

So good. All true. I remember it all unfolding. You brought us right onto the square, right into the newsroom. Maybe that's why you are an editor. Turns out, though, you can also write. Thanks for this.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Many thanks, Janie, but you're being way too nice to me. Should I be frightened?

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