I was kind of like Alice as a child…a bit. I was always polite to adults, gifts of flowers (OK, weeds) and pretty shells at odd times, told my parents, aunts, uncle, grands, etc. that I loved them and they were wonderful, for no apparent reason, rarely talked back – they all thought I was the “good” kid. I could probably have gotten away with literal murder, and they would likely have blamed my brother or some cousin.
People STILL think I’m nice. Thank you, grandmama, for teaching me good manners and how (and why) to use them! I shudder to think of a kid like Alice learning that lesson, though.
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
the flower may need a bigger vase
Baba27 about 6 years ago
Say it with flowers. Though I’m not sure if thistles really get it across.
morningglory73 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Wow, that “flower” is as big as the " big stick of the day."
Dani Rice about 6 years ago
Let’s hope it isn’t Giant Hog Weed.
stairsteppublishing about 6 years ago
Or a very expensive flower that mother has been trying to grow for years.
DCBakerEsq about 6 years ago
Dead plants are the best way to say, “I love you.”
ChessPirate about 6 years ago
“Feed me, Alice…”
sew-so about 6 years ago
I was kind of like Alice as a child…a bit. I was always polite to adults, gifts of flowers (OK, weeds) and pretty shells at odd times, told my parents, aunts, uncle, grands, etc. that I loved them and they were wonderful, for no apparent reason, rarely talked back – they all thought I was the “good” kid. I could probably have gotten away with literal murder, and they would likely have blamed my brother or some cousin.
People STILL think I’m nice. Thank you, grandmama, for teaching me good manners and how (and why) to use them! I shudder to think of a kid like Alice learning that lesson, though.
eladee AKA Wally about 6 years ago
Your name isn’t Eddie Haskell by any chance???
6turtle9 about 6 years ago
Another favorite. The huge Heart of Richard Thompson is clear in the sweet poignant parade of Culde Sac.
JC's Tales of Trails Premium Member about 6 years ago
I am going to preemptively pity Petey.
Sisyphos about 6 years ago
Giant sunflower plus stalk (possibly with bugs): how could Madeline possibly not appreciate this loving gift, plus the huge hole in the yard?
Extra added bonus: Alice’s foresight has mightily impressed young Dill, her future husband….