Wait a minute? How does Gertie tossing out the trash have anything with the artist not being able to portray African-Americans? That’s ridiculous. Gertie is a great character, she’s well drawn with a deep humanity. We all know she cares deeply for Walt and his family. Walt would be lost without Gertie, she’s an important part of his life. And even at her age she can be playful and coy with a guy. This is about as positive as you get. Axe-grinder is right, this will work out in the next few days.
I didnt want to add this to the previous post because it’s a seperate idea. Towards the end of her life my step-mother could not throw anything away. Her house was packed from top to bottom with anything you could imagine. It was a terrible burden for my brother, her primary care giver. Her favorite pass-time was garage saling. She’d find things that would make her think of loved ones and buy them up. And then store them away for years. Occasionally she’d be able to give something away but when she passed away her house was full of years of acumulated ‘treasure’.
While this compulsive behavior did give her some pleasure it also made her life difficult. She really wasnt able to use her best judgement in this case. I think Gertie sometimes has to deal with the same kind of problem. Sometimes it is hard to deal with seniors who sometimes revert to childish behavior. In no way was what Gertie trying to do abuse. She’s doing her best to care for someone she loves who is in a troubled time of life.
Well said, Dypak (first post)! I really enjoy that Scancarelli’s characters are more than lines on paper (as nicely drawn as those lines are!). His skill as a storyteller is evident in the way we all talk about them, and in the way that we ALL gather here every day for the next installment…
I think your second post is a good insight. My grandmother had a similar compulsion to stockpile goods, though more related to living throught the Great Depression, I think.
axe-grinder over 15 years ago
Wonderful malaprops!! Very funny, well played.
stringmusicianer over 15 years ago
Disturbin the pizza! That’s funny. I’m guilty of that myself.
Give Gertie a break. Her head is in the clouds.
rainbowspromise2 over 15 years ago
dumb cops or dumb brothers?
axe-grinder over 15 years ago
I’ll give Gertie a chance to redeem herself, confident that she will early next week. Patience!
Durak Premium Member over 15 years ago
Wait a minute? How does Gertie tossing out the trash have anything with the artist not being able to portray African-Americans? That’s ridiculous. Gertie is a great character, she’s well drawn with a deep humanity. We all know she cares deeply for Walt and his family. Walt would be lost without Gertie, she’s an important part of his life. And even at her age she can be playful and coy with a guy. This is about as positive as you get. Axe-grinder is right, this will work out in the next few days.
Durak Premium Member over 15 years ago
I didnt want to add this to the previous post because it’s a seperate idea. Towards the end of her life my step-mother could not throw anything away. Her house was packed from top to bottom with anything you could imagine. It was a terrible burden for my brother, her primary care giver. Her favorite pass-time was garage saling. She’d find things that would make her think of loved ones and buy them up. And then store them away for years. Occasionally she’d be able to give something away but when she passed away her house was full of years of acumulated ‘treasure’.
While this compulsive behavior did give her some pleasure it also made her life difficult. She really wasnt able to use her best judgement in this case. I think Gertie sometimes has to deal with the same kind of problem. Sometimes it is hard to deal with seniors who sometimes revert to childish behavior. In no way was what Gertie trying to do abuse. She’s doing her best to care for someone she loves who is in a troubled time of life.
GrumpyOldbear over 15 years ago
Dypak - here, here! 12:21 CDT
axe-grinder over 15 years ago
Well said, Dypak (first post)! I really enjoy that Scancarelli’s characters are more than lines on paper (as nicely drawn as those lines are!). His skill as a storyteller is evident in the way we all talk about them, and in the way that we ALL gather here every day for the next installment…
I think your second post is a good insight. My grandmother had a similar compulsion to stockpile goods, though more related to living throught the Great Depression, I think.