A Medley of Memories
Holiday Memories Come in All Sizes and Shapes35 total reviews
Comment from tteach
I love your stories. They tie together well, and do speak about the holidays. You write about pain turning to laughter, families trying to deal with death, about sharing good times, and reflection. Excellent themes...well presented.
terry
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2008
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I love your stories. They tie together well, and do speak about the holidays. You write about pain turning to laughter, families trying to deal with death, about sharing good times, and reflection. Excellent themes...well presented.
terry
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much. One of my daughters read the piece last night. She said, "Mom, it would be so difficult to trim my good Holiday memories down to only three!" Made my day! I appreciate the generous review and your continued encouragement. ann
Comment from Mullenkee
Loved this! It took me back to each of those times, even the ones I was not present. It would be impossible for me to pick one, two or even three holidays that stand out to me because almost every years presents something special. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Loved this! It took me back to each of those times, even the ones I was not present. It would be impossible for me to pick one, two or even three holidays that stand out to me because almost every years presents something special. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Holidays are all so extra special! As are six star reviews from special people. Thank you very much. Also replied in a pm. a
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
Thank you for sharing your memories with us. They are wonderfully interesting. I found no errors while reading. Good luck with this.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Thank you for sharing your memories with us. They are wonderfully interesting. I found no errors while reading. Good luck with this.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Thanks for reading, commenting and sending some good luck messages. I appreciate all three! ann
Comment from c_lucas
A very well written triology that is steep with the Christmas Experience. It has a smooth flow of words making it a very easy read. It has good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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A very well written triology that is steep with the Christmas Experience. It has a smooth flow of words making it a very easy read. It has good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much for reading, commenting and leaving good luck wishes. ann
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You're welcome, Ann. Your Christmas tree story reminded me of the time we chopped a christree that was in a neighbor's yard. Charlie
Comment from Brian S. Pratt
Very well written. Easy to follow and dialog sounded realistic.
good job. keep up the good work.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
--Brian S. Pratt
Fantasy author
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Very well written. Easy to follow and dialog sounded realistic.
good job. keep up the good work.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
--Brian S. Pratt
Fantasy author
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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I appreciate the generous review and encouraging comments. ann
Comment from JBCaine
Annmuma,
Those are indeed three lovely memories. I wouldn't dare criticize this.
A delightful read, and some great lessons. Thank you for sharing them.
JBCaine
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Annmuma,
Those are indeed three lovely memories. I wouldn't dare criticize this.
A delightful read, and some great lessons. Thank you for sharing them.
JBCaine
Comment Written 02-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment. ann
Comment from skye
Great essay, wonderful contest entry. It is so very descriptive, with those details that make reading it so much more interesting.... each holiday memory standing on its own, but blending into this essay beautifully, making your life just come alive.
This was enjoyable and such clear, concise writing.
Well done.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Great essay, wonderful contest entry. It is so very descriptive, with those details that make reading it so much more interesting.... each holiday memory standing on its own, but blending into this essay beautifully, making your life just come alive.
This was enjoyable and such clear, concise writing.
Well done.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous review. ann
Comment from Marjorie D.
Each and every one of the three stories is wonderful in and of itself, Ann. You're blessed to have so many memories still so vividly locked away in your mind and heart. This is beautifully written and a real pleasure to read.
... but the (h)olidays were a challenge.
... and John filled it with chocolate(-)covered cherries. (compound adjective)
... and we touched on various(h)olidays in their lives.
... as her first (h)oliday memory.
Tony, Savannah's dad, fell asleep in the recliner(.) (E)veryone teased Mary and me ...
Light-hearted ((Lighthearted) teasing and passing of the telephone ...
... really be Savannah's first (h)oliday memory!
The third stanza in this three(-)part medley ...
The (h)olidays call us to reach out ...
... to make this (h)oliday (s)eason someone's best ever!
Marjorie
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Each and every one of the three stories is wonderful in and of itself, Ann. You're blessed to have so many memories still so vividly locked away in your mind and heart. This is beautifully written and a real pleasure to read.
... but the (h)olidays were a challenge.
... and John filled it with chocolate(-)covered cherries. (compound adjective)
... and we touched on various(h)olidays in their lives.
... as her first (h)oliday memory.
Tony, Savannah's dad, fell asleep in the recliner(.) (E)veryone teased Mary and me ...
Light-hearted ((Lighthearted) teasing and passing of the telephone ...
... really be Savannah's first (h)oliday memory!
The third stanza in this three(-)part medley ...
The (h)olidays call us to reach out ...
... to make this (h)oliday (s)eason someone's best ever!
Marjorie
Comment Written 02-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much for the help. I'll correct those mistakes now. I did not realize Holiday should not be capitalized. Is that a more modern day change? I appreciate your stopping by. ann
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Good morning, Ann,
Holidays themselves are capitalized. i.e. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and so on, but '"holidays" and "holiday" aren't proper nouns, so they don't need the capitalization.
XO
Marjorie
Comment from sara-beth
This is a very well written piece, and your idea about creating a "medley of memories" is a good one. I really like your closing sentiments, it is something that never occured to me. Actually you could apply it to every day.....every single day is someone out there in the worlds best day ever.....oh, you are opening my mind tonight!
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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This is a very well written piece, and your idea about creating a "medley of memories" is a good one. I really like your closing sentiments, it is something that never occured to me. Actually you could apply it to every day.....every single day is someone out there in the worlds best day ever.....oh, you are opening my mind tonight!
Comment Written 01-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much. I appreciate your time in reading and commenting. ann
Comment from Josipher32
Ann-
You always do well with these kinds of stories. Thanks for letting us into your wonderful world of treasured memories.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Ann-
You always do well with these kinds of stories. Thanks for letting us into your wonderful world of treasured memories.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much. ann
