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Viewing comments for Chapter 34 "The Tribute"...musings on us
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Comment from Aplgwest
Maybe one of the stories your daughter will tell is how you wanted her to read the eulogy you prepared. Your life sounds busy and fulfilling. I wish you many more years of achievement.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2010
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Maybe one of the stories your daughter will tell is how you wanted her to read the eulogy you prepared. Your life sounds busy and fulfilling. I wish you many more years of achievement.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review; it would be nice if someone were to read the eulogy I prepared! LOL!
Comment from marcii
It is an interesting way how you wrote this about yourself but as your daughter telling the story.
No matter what we want our families will certainly put their take on things, hopefully good things.
Good luck in the contest.
Marcii
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2010
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It is an interesting way how you wrote this about yourself but as your daughter telling the story.
No matter what we want our families will certainly put their take on things, hopefully good things.
Good luck in the contest.
Marcii
Comment Written 23-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review - I appreciate your kind words, and that you saw how I developed this story - too many people thought that it was about my Mom!!
Comment from sizemore0409
Writing one's own eulogy --- kind of a scary exercise, I think, but almost certainly a worthy one in which to participate. For if we write the eulogy which we would hope to be ours, we might perhaps begin immediately living our life so as to justify that glowing eulogy, as that unknown day draws daily closer.
This particular example, The Tribute, is very well written, flowing with exceptional smoothness, gently touching the heart of the reader throughout --- and undoubtedly causing each reader to reflect very deeply upon his/her own life and mortality. Well done!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Writing one's own eulogy --- kind of a scary exercise, I think, but almost certainly a worthy one in which to participate. For if we write the eulogy which we would hope to be ours, we might perhaps begin immediately living our life so as to justify that glowing eulogy, as that unknown day draws daily closer.
This particular example, The Tribute, is very well written, flowing with exceptional smoothness, gently touching the heart of the reader throughout --- and undoubtedly causing each reader to reflect very deeply upon his/her own life and mortality. Well done!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from fictionwriter
That would be the perfect funeral in my opinion. There is nothing better than sharing wonderful stories that endear the person to us. great job.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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That would be the perfect funeral in my opinion. There is nothing better than sharing wonderful stories that endear the person to us. great job.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from bhogg
This was well written and certainly should fulfill the requirements of the contest. Death is always so difficult to take. I wonder how my non-christian friends handle it. It is always a strength to know that when someone you love dies that they are in a better place. Good luck in your contest. Regards, Bill
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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This was well written and certainly should fulfill the requirements of the contest. Death is always so difficult to take. I wonder how my non-christian friends handle it. It is always a strength to know that when someone you love dies that they are in a better place. Good luck in your contest. Regards, Bill
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from felsep
I sense an excellant writer in your work. Your decriptions are good. I understand that this is a eulogy, but had you put a humorous or emotional description into the story it would have much more appeal. I can tell by the way you string words that you are a good writer, but this piece was a little like an essay. I hope I have been some help.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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I sense an excellant writer in your work. Your decriptions are good. I understand that this is a eulogy, but had you put a humorous or emotional description into the story it would have much more appeal. I can tell by the way you string words that you are a good writer, but this piece was a little like an essay. I hope I have been some help.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the review.
Comment from Wendyanne
I must admit that I have found the eulogies I have read on here very interesting. Your eulogy shows that you have great faith in God and that you are someone many people are glad they know/knew. Good luck
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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I must admit that I have found the eulogies I have read on here very interesting. Your eulogy shows that you have great faith in God and that you are someone many people are glad they know/knew. Good luck
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from Scornwell
I found this well written and moving. The characters came across well and the dialog sounded realistic and seemed natural. My mother was a writer and is the reason I write today. I never got to give her an eulogy , she vanished in the Texas desert twenty years ago and no one has seen or heard from her since.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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I found this well written and moving. The characters came across well and the dialog sounded realistic and seemed natural. My mother was a writer and is the reason I write today. I never got to give her an eulogy , she vanished in the Texas desert twenty years ago and no one has seen or heard from her since.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from amada
I truly liked this very special eulogy work. I learned a lot about the life of this courageous and faithful lady. So touching the wine story...I love my wine as well and I hope that "upstairs with Him" will be the crown of the toast.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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I truly liked this very special eulogy work. I learned a lot about the life of this courageous and faithful lady. So touching the wine story...I love my wine as well and I hope that "upstairs with Him" will be the crown of the toast.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and the generous review.
Comment from Ms. Gray
I love what you have done with this story. You have inspired me to try the same thing one day - but not today! I like the details of the liking wine too much and the coffee and cats in her office. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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I love what you have done with this story. You have inspired me to try the same thing one day - but not today! I like the details of the liking wine too much and the coffee and cats in her office. Nicely done.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reading and for the generous review.
