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Knew Better
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... knew better.  Knew better than
to walk outside in the heat.  Knew
better than to wear a tank top and
capris and strappy little (cute)
sandles.  No, no fall, not this time -
just a sunburn.  Glowing like the 4th
of July, face and shoulders and the
tops of feet (exQUIsite pain!).  Legs
still white as pale can be.  My body
a patchwork of tan and not - think
I'd learn.  Nearly 50.  Put sunscreen
on, SPF 30:  it failed.  Who needs
fireworks when they are in my skin?
Where is the Noxema when needed?
Haven't bought it in years.  Do they
make it anymore?!?  Knew better ...

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman (6/17) 


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 Reviews of "Knew Better"
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on June 25, 2009
lol, Karla. I forgot all about Noxema. Use Banana Boat or 100% aloe vera now. I've been here with the burn. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 19, 2009
Well you weren't the first to get burnt this summer and no doubt you won't be the last, just stay away from the men who hug too tight and get some aloe on it. After all the crappy weather it is nice to know someone is getting warm enough weather to burn.
hugs but gently...
Fee

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on June 18, 2009
So you were trying to make yourself into a firework for Karen's birthday, eh? hee, hee....
Aloe gel works wonders!
Cryssa :~)

Reviewed on June 18, 2009
Boy can I relate to this one, sorry you are hurting gentle hugs
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on June 18, 2009
Karla, I've been there! Hope you feel better soon!

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on June 18, 2009
Thanks for the heads up!
In Florida you need to carry an expra T-shirt & suntan lotion in your car or your probably going to get burnt. Aloe after a burn becomes your best friend.

God Bless You,
John Michael

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on June 18, 2009
lol,,,that was me a few weeks ago..ouch...hmmmm try aloe :)

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on June 18, 2009
Hey! looking at that sky picture you have some wonderful lightnings in Texas, send some will yah?

Georg


Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
The poem is cute, but i feel the pain. try the aloe.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
aloe seems to work better thsn noxema--but they do still make it-it is what we always used as kids-just thinking of it brings me back to that smell--loved it!--so sorry about your burn

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Ouch!!! poor baby;-) I haven't done that in ages, but I sure can remember when I did...take care,hope it 's gone soon...luv, ET

Reviewed on June 17, 2009
POBROCITO!

TRY SOLARCAINE ... WORKS FOR ME!

ANOTHER OLD REMEDY WAS VINEGAR ... I THINK? TOMKAT.

Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Owie! That's not good. Gotta watch that exposure.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Ouch! Then comes all the peeling! Cold water bath, cools down the skin and helps the burning go away, so sorry...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Nice move, Karla ! THINK the next time, my friend. Cute write.

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Oh Karla, that must be painful.We all have been there. Hope it goes away soon.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Karla,
Cold water soak for 30 minutes and a large smear of lotion, that's what the Lady needs.
John

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
How about a nice cooling shower or bathtub soak...e

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
I like the green aloe stuff, fresh from the fridge...i'm an expert, i do this too.

Reviewed on June 17, 2009
WOUCH!! So that's where the fireworks are: underneath your crawfish-red skin! LOL Too funny; a painful lesson learned! Poor baby! Well done; thanks for the smiles!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

Can I slap you now? *Hee-Hee* LOLOLOL

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on June 17, 2009
Ohhhhh, I know that feeling. I've been there with water blisters on my back so big they looked like balloons. I said never again, and I haven't. Hope you get a tan instead of peeling skin. Good luck.


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