Did your ever think/worry about that? It reminds me of when my Father died. His illness had been a hard couple of years for my mother, and she needed a break — with someone who understood. So we had a good week together. One thing we did was visit a couple she hadn’t seen in years, and it was a nostalgic, heartwarming visit. As we were saying goodbye, the fellow said to me,
You were such a smart little thing. It’s too bad you didn’t do anything with it.
So much for that loving mood. I wasn’t offended because I was taking ten years off to stay home with my daughter, and my life had never felt more meaningful. I didn’t try to explain — he reminded me of how lucky I was.
July 29, 2026
…fear is a dangerous thing.
Yes.
I’m sure that I did not live up to my full potential but I can’t complain about how I’ve lived my life.
What an odd thing to say to someone. I’m glad you weren’t insulted by it but it certainly does sound like one.
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That definitely wasn’t the friendliest thing to say.
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Not a nice man
Not necessarily.
HA! That ‘s a funny cartoon!
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How awful!!!! That was totally uncalled for. Plus what you were doing is just as important as anything else.
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One of the good things about being so old is not having to worry about living up to anything any more. I am content to just be.
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How rude was that!!!! Oh well, some people just have to be ignored. And one’s potential is never met – there is aways something new to try:)
Yes, we don’t need to be locked into one thing.
I echo Ginny’s comment! And she said it much better than I could. 🙂
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What a nasty thing to say! Good on you for taking the high road.
Thanks. 🙂
Oh, my goodness – what a rude comment. You did good! Sandie/Chatty
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I’d like to find that man and stomp on him!
Poor fellow! 🙂
One reason I am self critical of me, myself and I, is the fact I grew up with family members who said things like this man said to you, over and over.
2 of my aunts, never saw me that they did not say, Sandra, you could be so pretty if you would just lose weight, of if you would stop eating so much. or many versions of things like that. we never know what our words will do to others.