The Never Starting Story
Viewing comments for Chapter 46 "Pets, Part One"A collection of things that fit nowhere else.
17 total reviews
Comment from Hadria
I just love this. You are so right about the importance of pets for children as they grow up. Animals have so much to teach us thick humans. I've never met a box turtle, but I just fell in love with Pud, and the story of Peachy and Sheba is one not to be forgotten. As you say this is unformatted, I wont bother mentioning a typo in there somewhere, but I dont think it really needs much formatting, it reads just fine. I can't wait to read more. Best wishes, Hadria.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2013
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I just love this. You are so right about the importance of pets for children as they grow up. Animals have so much to teach us thick humans. I've never met a box turtle, but I just fell in love with Pud, and the story of Peachy and Sheba is one not to be forgotten. As you say this is unformatted, I wont bother mentioning a typo in there somewhere, but I dont think it really needs much formatting, it reads just fine. I can't wait to read more. Best wishes, Hadria.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2013
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Hi. How exciting to hear all of these wonderful words. You sound like a real animal lover! I am pleased and smiling wide that you enjoyed my piece so much. Thank you kindly, you have made my day. mikey
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What a wonderful and encouraging review. I am just delighted and smiling ear to ear. I am delighted that you are enjoying this. they do have so much to teach and we are thick!! Thank you so very much, mikey
Comment from Sankey
I was gonna say that most animal lovers do not give a stuff about handicapped folks.But you are different you are a pet lover and you care for handicapped so go figure.
Glad to be back on your stuff again. I need to get back to writing trying to decide about a poem or a story on ri0p off merchants.
Good read one spag.
creature wanted (me)to play with
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2013
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I was gonna say that most animal lovers do not give a stuff about handicapped folks.But you are different you are a pet lover and you care for handicapped so go figure.
Glad to be back on your stuff again. I need to get back to writing trying to decide about a poem or a story on ri0p off merchants.
Good read one spag.
creature wanted (me)to play with
Comment Written 12-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2013
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Oh? I hadn't noticed that. I would think it would be the opposite. But, humans are hard to figure that is for sure. Merchants have it rough. It is the hardest thing being a small business person. Everyone thinks your rich especially family members. Of course, you are barely scrapping by.
Comment from Green Lake Girl
Darling story, Michael. And also astute. We can indeed learn a lot from animals. I grew up on a small farm. Everyone had a job, including the animals. The cats were "mousers", the dog was a "ratter", and also kept intruders at bay. My feeling even to this day is that animals like to have a job. Like humans, they need to be occupied and productive.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2013
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Darling story, Michael. And also astute. We can indeed learn a lot from animals. I grew up on a small farm. Everyone had a job, including the animals. The cats were "mousers", the dog was a "ratter", and also kept intruders at bay. My feeling even to this day is that animals like to have a job. Like humans, they need to be occupied and productive.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2013
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My akita was miserable if we kept him inside. we thought we were doing him a favor. but, he needed to guard the house. it was what made him happy. you are so correct. three more parts to go! hahaha. animal crazy, mikey
Comment from Spitfire
Poor mother-in-law. She takes a ribbing in this. LOL
Good break up of narration with dialogue. You're right about animal lovers. They tend to be more friendly. Some paragraps suffer from overuse of "I". I'm trying to finish an essay on how to avoid that. Hopefully, post it tomorrow.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Poor mother-in-law. She takes a ribbing in this. LOL
Good break up of narration with dialogue. You're right about animal lovers. They tend to be more friendly. Some paragraps suffer from overuse of "I". I'm trying to finish an essay on how to avoid that. Hopefully, post it tomorrow.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Yes, please. I noticed them too. I got rid of some but, I could definitely use some tips! Thank you, mikey
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I just posted it. Now I'm going to read for awhile.
Comment from Sasha
You have a terrific sense of humor. Just love that last paragraph. It made me laugh out loud. When my mother and I moved to Mexico, Hillary, our Basset Hound suddenly died. She was very old and I think knew something was up. My mother and I loved her dearly and losing her was heart breaking.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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You have a terrific sense of humor. Just love that last paragraph. It made me laugh out loud. When my mother and I moved to Mexico, Hillary, our Basset Hound suddenly died. She was very old and I think knew something was up. My mother and I loved her dearly and losing her was heart breaking.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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I remember all of my pets so clearly. I am glad you are enjoying this. It ended up being four parts. hahaha mikey
Comment from ravenblack
I too believe that Animals are great teachers as well as companions. Being an only child, for all intents and purposes, my first dog - Auggie- was my brother. Though my mom expressly said no dogs, I brought this little stray home ( lab-shep-malamute mix) who grew to be 112 pounds. Also had an aquarium of fish, one of frogs and newts, a turtle, chameleons and a tree frog, a gerbil, two guinea pigs, mice and a hamster all at the same time. Now just have 3 cats, a dog, and 4 birds.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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I too believe that Animals are great teachers as well as companions. Being an only child, for all intents and purposes, my first dog - Auggie- was my brother. Though my mom expressly said no dogs, I brought this little stray home ( lab-shep-malamute mix) who grew to be 112 pounds. Also had an aquarium of fish, one of frogs and newts, a turtle, chameleons and a tree frog, a gerbil, two guinea pigs, mice and a hamster all at the same time. Now just have 3 cats, a dog, and 4 birds.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Wow. That all sounds like home to me. An only child too. Found some half brothers and sisters much later. But, I was already grown up and didn't want to share my popcorn by then, mikey
Comment from Nosha17
Pet biographies make such interesting reading, I love animal stories and movies better than the human kind! Your pets were so well-loved that you would risk danger and trouble just to keep them. Well-written, good flowing story. Faye
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Pet biographies make such interesting reading, I love animal stories and movies better than the human kind! Your pets were so well-loved that you would risk danger and trouble just to keep them. Well-written, good flowing story. Faye
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Glad you liked this. It ended up being four parts. mikey
Comment from country ranch writer
rule number one, hint, hint always put shoes on when leaving house to let animal out to pee.(HEHE) your Donna sounds like a beautiful human with a heart of Gold.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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rule number one, hint, hint always put shoes on when leaving house to let animal out to pee.(HEHE) your Donna sounds like a beautiful human with a heart of Gold.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Good advice. Donna is a sweetheart. She has me trained pretty well too. I know enough to say "Yes dear" at least. mikey
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mine is trained too hehe
Comment from Darkhorse555
rescued manys an animal and brought them home myself dear friend its like always a cute one melts your heart really enjoyable read mikey beautifully penned piece
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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rescued manys an animal and brought them home myself dear friend its like always a cute one melts your heart really enjoyable read mikey beautifully penned piece
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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This ended up being four parts. donna and I have rescued a few as well. hahaha mikey
Comment from nelliesellie
Your right. Kids learn a lot of their morals from animals. They certainly learn about true friends. I have never been able to just turn a living creature loose. I think it is cruel and inhumane. My last pets were seven horses. Great work.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Your right. Kids learn a lot of their morals from animals. They certainly learn about true friends. I have never been able to just turn a living creature loose. I think it is cruel and inhumane. My last pets were seven horses. Great work.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2013
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Oh, horses. Never had a horse. I used to ride though. I would still like one someday. Awesome animals. mikey
