When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Mother Moves In"A family's love is tested.
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Comment from Kelly2
I lost my review of this somehow. I love the artwork, but I wonder who is shooting who? :)
It occurred to me that you and my mom could live in the same retirement community in Florida...wouldn't that be weird? Then you would definitely understand. She raises hell over there.
I don't know how you got in this situation (not that I won't do the same thing some day), but I can't wait to hear how this ends....
Kelly
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2016
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I lost my review of this somehow. I love the artwork, but I wonder who is shooting who? :)
It occurred to me that you and my mom could live in the same retirement community in Florida...wouldn't that be weird? Then you would definitely understand. She raises hell over there.
I don't know how you got in this situation (not that I won't do the same thing some day), but I can't wait to hear how this ends....
Kelly
Comment Written 23-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2016
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Boy, you went way back to the beginning. I read about your mother. There may be someone around here like that, but if so, you can bet the neighbors would tattle on her. I loved my mother, but two women can't live together. :-)
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I kinda got behind for a couple of weeks. And it was only one chapter, not like 12. I had to figure out the whole story. I don't know about two women living together. My daughter, 34, just moved back in with me....she does seem to think she's my mother though....
Comment from I am Cat
Oh crap, I can see a train wreck when I see one! LOL
This artwork is perfect.
Before you even got here:
'Before I knew it, the invitation had snowballed. Mom sold her house and gave us twenty-two thousand to build on another master bedroom with full bathroom, reshape our kitchen with an entrance to her "apartment" and put in recessed sliding doors on the wall leading into my daughter's old bedroom long ago converted into a TV viewing area....'
I kNEW you were in trouble! I can't wait to see what happens! lol
Oh Shari... say it isn't so?!
Well written and you had me from the moment she picked up the rifle with her arthritic hands. lol as if.
Can't wait to read the rest.
Cat
reply by the author on 18-May-2015
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Oh crap, I can see a train wreck when I see one! LOL
This artwork is perfect.
Before you even got here:
'Before I knew it, the invitation had snowballed. Mom sold her house and gave us twenty-two thousand to build on another master bedroom with full bathroom, reshape our kitchen with an entrance to her "apartment" and put in recessed sliding doors on the wall leading into my daughter's old bedroom long ago converted into a TV viewing area....'
I kNEW you were in trouble! I can't wait to see what happens! lol
Oh Shari... say it isn't so?!
Well written and you had me from the moment she picked up the rifle with her arthritic hands. lol as if.
Can't wait to read the rest.
Cat
Comment Written 18-May-2015
reply by the author on 18-May-2015
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What a dear, you are to start my autobiography. If you have time, skim over each chapter (no review) and give me your overall impression when you catch up.
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I'd love to! Would you mind if I bookcase it while I go chapter to chapter in order to make it easier to access?
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Don't mind at all. Thanks for asking.
Comment from walbc
Beautifully written, your talent shines through every paragraph. I was hooked from the beginning. The dialogue is true to life. I love this little moment in time. It is humorous. You are to be commended for your restraint. I love my mum too, but it would be a nightmare if she lived with us. I can feel your reservations (not a strong enough word, sorry) about the whole situation. I commend you, both for your writing skills and for being bulldozed without complaint. Can't wait for the next chapter. Cheers, Wendy.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
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Beautifully written, your talent shines through every paragraph. I was hooked from the beginning. The dialogue is true to life. I love this little moment in time. It is humorous. You are to be commended for your restraint. I love my mum too, but it would be a nightmare if she lived with us. I can feel your reservations (not a strong enough word, sorry) about the whole situation. I commend you, both for your writing skills and for being bulldozed without complaint. Can't wait for the next chapter. Cheers, Wendy.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
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My, you went way back to find this. I'm enjoying the write and in the process getting rid of guilt feelings and such.
Hugs,
Shari
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A lot of mothers love to make their daughters feel guilty. Mind did, all my life. She died a year ago and though I miss her I don't miss the guilt she evoked in me. Anyway, guilt is a waste of time and emotion....says she who felt it for so long. Get rid of it Shari. I'll have to go back into your portfolio to see what happens next.
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To quote my daughter: "Guilt is highly overrated." :-)
Comment from w.j.debi
Oh, no! The relative who came to visit and never left. We hear of them, laugh when it happens to others, and fear it will happen to us. And then we get used to having them around disrupting our lives and miss them when they don't. Oh, but the adjustment!
You know how to spin a tale.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2015
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Oh, no! The relative who came to visit and never left. We hear of them, laugh when it happens to others, and fear it will happen to us. And then we get used to having them around disrupting our lives and miss them when they don't. Oh, but the adjustment!
You know how to spin a tale.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2015
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THanks for beginning a late read on this, w.j. I don't know about getting used to it, though. Sigh.
Comment from michaelcahill
I saw part three. I imagined that I must have missed parts one and two! I incredibly clever like that. My God! This is how things like this happen. I had Donna's grandma living with us a month after I met Donna. Pretty slick, huh. I figured Donna might leave me, but she wouldn't leave her dear old grandma!!! mikey
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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I saw part three. I imagined that I must have missed parts one and two! I incredibly clever like that. My God! This is how things like this happen. I had Donna's grandma living with us a month after I met Donna. Pretty slick, huh. I figured Donna might leave me, but she wouldn't leave her dear old grandma!!! mikey
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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LOLOL. That's one way to keep a girl. I admire you for being that kind of guy.
Comment from Louise Michelle
It sure sounds like Frank didn't discuss this with you beforehand. (I would have been pissed.) The very idea of a little old lady helping someone feel more secure about burglars is comical. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2015
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It sure sounds like Frank didn't discuss this with you beforehand. (I would have been pissed.) The very idea of a little old lady helping someone feel more secure about burglars is comical. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 09-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2015
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He honestly thought I'd be lonely all by myself. Fact was, I loved it!
Comment from MagKing
This is touching.
I remember loosing my two best friends, which were my brother, my friend.
Both had the same name when abbreviated "K.C"
My brother's Kenneth Chinedu
My friend's KeleChi.
A fine one from you!
MagKing
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2015
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This is touching.
I remember loosing my two best friends, which were my brother, my friend.
Both had the same name when abbreviated "K.C"
My brother's Kenneth Chinedu
My friend's KeleChi.
A fine one from you!
MagKing
Comment Written 09-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2015
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Thanks for sharing your sad loss, Mag. A brother and a friend with the same initials. What are the chances of that?
Comment from joann r romei
love this, and the way your mom made the changes and paid for it, hahah , it made me laugh how frank thought it was a good idea for u to have some one near,
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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love this, and the way your mom made the changes and paid for it, hahah , it made me laugh how frank thought it was a good idea for u to have some one near,
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Always good to hear from you. Thanks so much for the super rating. Yep, Mom wanted to make it permanent and that's how she did it.
Comment from DALLAS01
omg. What a nightmare. Hope it isn't true. My mom lived next door, so it was a little easier. The opening and exiting of doors, saved my sanity. But that didn't stop the 40 or so calls a day. she had alzheimers and never remembered the last call. But she never forgot my number!!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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omg. What a nightmare. Hope it isn't true. My mom lived next door, so it was a little easier. The opening and exiting of doors, saved my sanity. But that didn't stop the 40 or so calls a day. she had alzheimers and never remembered the last call. But she never forgot my number!!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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It's true, and worse to come. That's a surprise that her living a step away almost made it worse. My hubby has dementia and calls for my assistance a lot. But at least it keeps me moving.
Comment from Deniz22
Great to know you were protected...she sounds formidable, to say the least. Pity the poor burglar who stumbles into her room...this is going to be interesting...
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015
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Great to know you were protected...she sounds formidable, to say the least. Pity the poor burglar who stumbles into her room...this is going to be interesting...
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2015
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Hugs to you, John Boy, for the exceptional rating. Wait until I write about the time she locked herself out of the house while we were on vacation.
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I'm waiting...:) JB
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I'm waiting...:) JB
