Pondering the Final Curtain
Taking a look at my life; found no regrets.44 total reviews
Comment from Maltese Falcon
am not sure if this is real or made up. either way it makes for an interesting read. we all think about the end from time to time and each time we do we reflect on the past.
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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am not sure if this is real or made up. either way it makes for an interesting read. we all think about the end from time to time and each time we do we reflect on the past.
Comment Written 02-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Maltese Falcon: every word of this is true and I didn't even change any names to protect the innocent because there aren't any innocent. Thanks for reading. livelylinda
Comment from Bill Schott
Your story could probably be cloned and told again and again with slight tweaks by almost everyone. What's good is the acceptance that we live our lives day by day and not with instant replay. Let the past bury it's own and live in the present. Nice reflection.
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Your story could probably be cloned and told again and again with slight tweaks by almost everyone. What's good is the acceptance that we live our lives day by day and not with instant replay. Let the past bury it's own and live in the present. Nice reflection.
Comment Written 02-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Bill: there is so much more to my life than what is written here. You have read about only the top layer. But, you are basically correct, everyone has their burdens and "wish I hadn't" crosses to bear. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. livelylinda
Comment from dennis0530
Life is a journey; and like all journeys, has to end somewhere, sometime.
To many, regrets seem to act like thorns pricking the passing soul denying a smooth passage. But what is in it that weighs down the spirit in its transition? If our life experience is supposed to make us rounded personalities, do regrets play a part in the molding?
We can only pose questions but will never arrive at satisfying answers. We may say that we have done our best to smooth down the rough edges. We might not have fully succeeded in doing so, in reality. But in our believing that we have - that alone is a soul consolation.
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Life is a journey; and like all journeys, has to end somewhere, sometime.
To many, regrets seem to act like thorns pricking the passing soul denying a smooth passage. But what is in it that weighs down the spirit in its transition? If our life experience is supposed to make us rounded personalities, do regrets play a part in the molding?
We can only pose questions but will never arrive at satisfying answers. We may say that we have done our best to smooth down the rough edges. We might not have fully succeeded in doing so, in reality. But in our believing that we have - that alone is a soul consolation.
Comment Written 02-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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dennis0530: thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts about this story. livelylinda
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, linda, you did an excellent job writing this essay about the roads that you took and reprecussions that came from them, good and bad. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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this is very well written, linda, you did an excellent job writing this essay about the roads that you took and reprecussions that came from them, good and bad. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
Comment Written 02-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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sweetwoodjax: thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts on this story. livelylinda
Comment from MAB
I really loved this and read through it twice just for fun. I relate it to some of my own personal issues at 31 years of age. Very moving piece. The last few sentences you quoted were all so true. I wish you the best in the contest. I have to admit I'm bad at proof readingI usually just judge on weather a writer can capture you with his work. Especially if you can relate to it. I wish you the best personally as well.
SAM
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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I really loved this and read through it twice just for fun. I relate it to some of my own personal issues at 31 years of age. Very moving piece. The last few sentences you quoted were all so true. I wish you the best in the contest. I have to admit I'm bad at proof readingI usually just judge on weather a writer can capture you with his work. Especially if you can relate to it. I wish you the best personally as well.
SAM
Comment Written 02-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Thank you SaM-PO. livelylinda
Comment from Leineco
This is very strong biographical writing. I felt the importance of key moments in your life, and the impact they had on "forming" you. It is too bad so many paths were blocked for you. But I liked your choice to understand (in retrospect) that all you can do is do the best you can with the information (and resources) you have at the time. . .and that regret is reserved for when you knowingly don't do your best. Also, I liked you attitude My soul will be light and free to explore the Heavens.
Nice Write :-)
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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This is very strong biographical writing. I felt the importance of key moments in your life, and the impact they had on "forming" you. It is too bad so many paths were blocked for you. But I liked your choice to understand (in retrospect) that all you can do is do the best you can with the information (and resources) you have at the time. . .and that regret is reserved for when you knowingly don't do your best. Also, I liked you attitude My soul will be light and free to explore the Heavens.
Nice Write :-)
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Leineco: thank you very much for your review. I appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts about this story. livelylinda
Comment from Spiritual Echo
My very personal opinion is that you had me, hook, line and sinker, right up to the moment that you defined your current definition with people in you life through face-book. Then you totally lost me.
Good luck, live long and proper/
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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My very personal opinion is that you had me, hook, line and sinker, right up to the moment that you defined your current definition with people in you life through face-book. Then you totally lost me.
Good luck, live long and proper/
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 02-May-2014
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Spiritual Echo: your review leaves me puzzled: ". . .you defined your current definition with people in you life through face-book". That statement is untrue and I would suggest that you reread to clarify. I mentioned Facebook one time: my middle daughter and I are estranged due to a lifetime of problems but the final straw was when she posted on Facebook, a rant of lies blaming her own poor life decisions on me. Thanks for reading. livelylinda
Comment from c_lucas
Evil Eddie. Fanstory's editor, snuck in a few jabs. Please edit your post carefully and you will see them. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Evil Eddie. Fanstory's editor, snuck in a few jabs. Please edit your post carefully and you will see them. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Thank you, c, I already checked it and it has been corrected. Thanks for reading. Linda
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You're welcome, Linda. Charlie
Comment from Njorgensen
What a solemn look at your own life. It is a highly personal trip that you expressed well. It was a journey that was interesting and easy to follow. You are right. Living your life without regret is the only way to go. Every choice has brought us to where we are and who we are, so how can you regret that?
Njorgensen
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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What a solemn look at your own life. It is a highly personal trip that you expressed well. It was a journey that was interesting and easy to follow. You are right. Living your life without regret is the only way to go. Every choice has brought us to where we are and who we are, so how can you regret that?
Njorgensen
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me about this story. I appreciate your time and help. livelylinda
Comment from JavaJunkie
I think this is a well written memoir that is interesting to read.
One edit: Reality should be realty.
I like how you took the paragraphs in the middle of the story to touch on the different areas of your life, I thought that worked well and created a smooth flow and transitions from one part to the next.
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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I think this is a well written memoir that is interesting to read.
One edit: Reality should be realty.
I like how you took the paragraphs in the middle of the story to touch on the different areas of your life, I thought that worked well and created a smooth flow and transitions from one part to the next.
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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JavaJunkie: thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts about this story and pointing out a needed edit. I will take care of it. livelylinda
