Comments on: Phil and Queenie: A Love Story

By: Middle Zone Musings » The Bougainvillea Blues

Middle Zone Musings » The Bougainvillea Blues — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:02:23 +0000

[...] folks remember Phil and Queenie, right? Well, we also have this hanging plant, a bougainvillea (wow, is that ever hard to spell!) [...]

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:59:27 +0000

@Allen - I surely thank you for dropping by and leaving a comment! And I’ll give Phil and Queenie your regards. We’d love to hear about your story, too.

Regarding happy endings; hey, I just tell ‘em like they happen, Sam. I do wish all stories could end so well, though. Besides, anytime we can learn a lesson from life is a happy ending in my book. :-\

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:53:26 +0000

@Ulla - I think you’re right, Ulla; the ability to know when to - and be able to - rely on others is definitely something we should all be willing to cultivate. “No ~~man~~ one is an island” was never more true than in today’s interconnected society. I know the frustration you mean. All I can say is - try not to give up on anyone; I mean, you never know when they suddenly realize their need and reach out - and you’ll be there!

Keep up the great work, Ulla! You DO make a difference!

By: Allen S

Allen S — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:21:53 +0000

Wish I had time to write more. I am glad to know Phil and Queenie are growing like crazy. Maybe I will have time to come back and add a personal story of my own.

P.S.
On a minor note, happy endings are a little too contrived for my taste. Life is more like a circle, than a straight line. There is no beginning and no end.

By: Ulla

Ulla — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:41:49 +0000

Robert,
what a beautiful love story! And beautifully told, too.
I think being able to depend one somebody else is a great ability. I also think that it is important for the person “who gives” to be allowed to give. I am feeling rather helpless if I see another man or woman needing some help but not letting me do something.

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:56:13 +0000

… sound of rimshot… sound of groans from the audience…

Glad to hear your son was safe and sound, Sam. Just one of many scary parent moments, I’m sure.

I always liked that scene, too. I can see it now…

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:22 +0000

Robert,
Okay - this will be the second time I’ve commented and hopefully this one will have a happy ending.
Your touching story about the plants reminded me of “Hello Dolly!”
Dolly says “Money is like manure - it should be spread around encouraging little things to grow.”
My own most-recent happy ending came when I thought my son was missing after a sleepover with a friend and did not show up for Triple C Ranch summer camp. (Triple C stands for Community Christian Church).
The boy called from the bus he was on as he headed out on a trip to the beach.
As far as your plants’ relationship - I’ll leaf that one alone.
-Sam

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By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:55:05 +0000

Robert,
Nicely-written love story that for some reason makes me think of “Hello Dolly!” where Dolly says “Money is like manure - it should be spread around encouraging little things to grow.”
My own happy ending was yesterday when I couldn’t find my son for a few hours then found out he was safe and on a field trip to the beach.
As far as your plants - I’ll leaf that one alone.
-Sam

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:24:31 +0000

Thanks, Brad, although… they’re technically not flowers

You’re so right about letting others take the load with you. Probably the most important thing to learn for entrepreneurs - to outsource enough to let them concentrate on the Main Thing.

I think Mrs. MZM and I have “Wonderful Life” memorized by now too. I’m with you on the non-endings; it’s why I hated the remake of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (the one with Leonard Nimoy and Donald Southerland). Blech.

New rule: All strings MUST be tied together at the end! I don’t care if there’s a sequel; makes it more interesting to figure out how to keep going. (The way they got Star Trek III out of Star Trek II.)

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:20:11 +0000

Robert, I just Stumbled this because it is a beautiful love story, well told, and the first one I recall starring a couple of flowers. It’s actually very liberating to be able to depend on other people. The pressure of having to control everything can become overwhelming. As far as happy endings, they are my favorite. The end of “It’s a Wonderful Life” still gets to me, and I’ve seen it probably 300 times. Sad endings can be OK, too. The ones I dislike are the non-endings. As you put it, I like the strings tied together, even if it’s in an ugly knot instead of a pretty bow. You know what I mean?

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