Okay, one final story about That Boss, because it leads to my favorite one-liner I’ve ever delivered ever.
Years after I left the job, worked other places, got married, adopted and gave birth to daughters, Charlie and I went to a concert. Who should I see but That Boss! I said hello, reminded him of who I was, and told Charlie, “You remember I told you about when I worked for four bosses? Well, this is the bad one.”
Perhaps understandably, That Boss took the opportunity to get the knife in. He said, “You quit to become a writer, didn’t you? How did that work out for ya?”
To which I replied:
I’m a writer.
BOOM!
This post is part of Linda G. Hillยs weekly blog hop, One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner or just like them, follow the link.
A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: Write about a dream fulfilled.
MA
Dan Antion
March 17, 2021 at 7:05amBoom! That had to feel good!
Marian Allen
March 17, 2021 at 11:27amAs my grandfather would have said, “OH, yeah!”
Teagan Riordain Geneviene
March 17, 2021 at 11:07amHa! Hope a bit oโ Irish luck and a bit of Irish cheer will snuggle down inside your heart and stay all through the year!
Marian Allen
March 17, 2021 at 11:28amThanks, Teagan! May your soul be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead. (My favorite Irish blessing.)
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
March 17, 2021 at 12:34pmYes, you are.
The look on his face must have been a sight to see!
TammyB
March 17, 2021 at 12:44pmLove this Marian!
circadianreflections
March 17, 2021 at 10:08pmThat’s why you’re an awesome writer…cause you’re quick-QUICK with the wit, and putting words together that go BOOM! Right when you need them. WOW! I never in a gazillion years would have delivered a retort that great. High 5!!! I’m bowing now in case you’re wondering. ๐๐ป๐๐
Marian Allen
March 18, 2021 at 9:37am๐