Today at RDP, drkottaway has asked us to share
a story, poem, photo, painting, essay, etc., focusing
on the word ‘exacerbate’. Thanks, Doc! Here’s my take.
Don’t Be Cruel
Stephanie dreaded the brutal winters in the windy city of Chicago. The pummeling frigid winds coming in from Lake Michigan would always exacerbate her rosacea, a skin condition that left her with a blotchy red face. She was terribly embarrassed! Even her boyfriend made fun of her, which didn’t help Stephanie’s already fragile self-esteem.
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This is “Windy City” by Alison Krauss
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Time to bid it and him farewell methinks. Love that song by the way!
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You are so right, dear Keith. Kick him to the curb! Alison Krauss is so lovely and her music is just divine. I also love her duets with Robert Plant. They have incredible chemistry. Thank you!
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Poor girl
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She needs a new town and a new man!
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Men can be such pratts at times…well most of the time really!😊
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Really! There’s no good excuse for that!
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Kick the BF into touch (or somewhere where it hurts). Nice song.
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Yep, I agree, Di …. on both counts.
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Ha!
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One of my favorite words….
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It’s a good one alright!
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Love the song; ditch the boyfriend!
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Yes and Yes!
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My wife and I love Alison Krauss and have seen her in concert 3 times. She has such a peaceful voice and her band is so talented.
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Oh, me too, and she’s an amazing fiddler! I also LOVE her duos with Robert Plant. Their chemistry is off the charts.
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Chicago winds and insensitive boyfriends. Time to flee the big city and find a warmer welcome. Alison sings it right, again!
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Exactly what I was thinking as I was writing, Liz!
Love Alison Krauss; she seems like a very gentle soul.
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Have you heard her duets with Robert Plant? Amazingly wonderful mix!
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Yes! Their chemistry is incredible!
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Leather and Lace…
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BTW, I misspoke about kickboxing PT for Parkinson’s; it’s traditional boxing, with patients punching a bag – not each other. 🥊 Sorry about that! 🤦🏼♀️
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There may be a time/place when frustration overwhelms, though?
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