Asked & Answered, Again~136

Excreting Advice ...in 12 lines

After Class with Ms. Brooks

"Why is life so full of peopstacles, Ms. Brooks?"

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 " ... Is it, Natalie? ... Well, okay, as a kid, grape popsicles were my favorite."

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"Not Popsicles. Peopstacles! People who get in the way of 

what I want to do, who tell me I can't be an astronaut."

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"Got it, dear. People who are obstacles."

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"Yes, how come life's so full of peopstacles?"

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"Maybe you're asking the wrong question, Natalie."

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" ...What's the right question, Ms. Brooks?"

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"How about, Why are peopstacles so full of life? That is, when it comes to excreting advice?"

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Natalie laughs. "You're funny, but what's the answer."

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"The answer is, Once you know the answer to that, 

you'll know better how to get them on your side."

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Reviews

[Anita Frader]

I think you invented a new word. :)
I know these kinds of people and depending on their value you either ignore entirely or win them over. All depends on whether their arguments are founded or they're just being blockersfor the sake of blocking. 🤷‍♀️🙂💛

[JD Major]

Thanks Anita!
Yes, screening is probably the best blocker-policy :)