When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 33 "Bruised Again"A family's love is tested.
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Comment from w.j.debi
Perhaps your daughter was overwhelmed by all that was happening. She seems to think you should read her mind about where to be and when. I guess communication is not her strong point.
It is too bad that mor attention was not placed on the bride. It is traditionally her big day, but she seems content to let it be Jeff's. No wonder he likes her.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2015
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Perhaps your daughter was overwhelmed by all that was happening. She seems to think you should read her mind about where to be and when. I guess communication is not her strong point.
It is too bad that mor attention was not placed on the bride. It is traditionally her big day, but she seems content to let it be Jeff's. No wonder he likes her.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2015
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You have a good point there. She does prefer to let Jeff have the spotlight.
Comment from Muffins
Your description of the highs and lows of a wedding is something mostly everyone on this site can relate to. Weddings somehow bring out the worst in some people. Nichole's actions were wrong and a desperate attempt to hog all the attention she could get. I don't know if I could hold back when she asked ,"Are you having a good time?" I might have come back with a knife in the side answer.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2015
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Your description of the highs and lows of a wedding is something mostly everyone on this site can relate to. Weddings somehow bring out the worst in some people. Nichole's actions were wrong and a desperate attempt to hog all the attention she could get. I don't know if I could hold back when she asked ,"Are you having a good time?" I might have come back with a knife in the side answer.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2015
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That would refocus the attention! It was tempting.
Comment from mermaids
I am amazed at all the details you are able to remember. I am still in awe at how different this wedding was, Batman and Catwoman arrived as well. Usually the bride's parents are treated better than you and your husband were.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2015
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I am amazed at all the details you are able to remember. I am still in awe at how different this wedding was, Batman and Catwoman arrived as well. Usually the bride's parents are treated better than you and your husband were.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2015
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I would hope so! Things were quite different at my son's wedding two years later.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Oh, Shari,
At your own daughter's wedding reception... How awful.
I am hoping against hope she doesn't find out that this marriage was a mistake.
Sonali
the room, catty-corner from us. Each bridesmaid ... I think it's ... kitty-corner (Brit.) and .... catercorner (US)
mother's going to share the spotlight(do you need a question mark here ..?) I thought
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2015
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Oh, Shari,
At your own daughter's wedding reception... How awful.
I am hoping against hope she doesn't find out that this marriage was a mistake.
Sonali
the room, catty-corner from us. Each bridesmaid ... I think it's ... kitty-corner (Brit.) and .... catercorner (US)
mother's going to share the spotlight(do you need a question mark here ..?) I thought
Comment Written 16-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2015
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Thanks, Sonali for the noting the spags. Dictionary says catty corner. You're right about the question mark, though. It appears that the marriage is still working for her. Just glad she never had children!
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I guess we have different dictionaries. Mine's not American, that's probably why the difference.
Glad things are still okay with the bride.
Comment from quicksandyamurray
Oh how typical. Families can be so uncouth, then there are the inter-family exchanges that undermine any continuity there might have been, in order to come out "on top". Sad but true. This was skill fully wove into this chapter. It kept me reading, where I usually can't get myself to read anything but poems lately. You hooked me in with the announcement that you posted, then kept me there to read it and review it. Nice job.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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Oh how typical. Families can be so uncouth, then there are the inter-family exchanges that undermine any continuity there might have been, in order to come out "on top". Sad but true. This was skill fully wove into this chapter. It kept me reading, where I usually can't get myself to read anything but poems lately. You hooked me in with the announcement that you posted, then kept me there to read it and review it. Nice job.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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Thanks, sandy. I'm very flattered. Now, I tend to skip over poetry and search for prose. Guess that's why I only write shorts like senryus. :-)
Comment from Deniz22
I feel your pain, and my name isn't even Clinton. I hate these weddings almost as much as I hate funerals. Especially now as I get older and older...can't hear and most of the young act as if I had already passed on. :) Oh well, you endured to write it all out...is that some kind of closure or simply venting? CK
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I feel your pain, and my name isn't even Clinton. I hate these weddings almost as much as I hate funerals. Especially now as I get older and older...can't hear and most of the young act as if I had already passed on. :) Oh well, you endured to write it all out...is that some kind of closure or simply venting? CK
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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It is closure, Dennis. How clever of you to see that. Let the youth enjoy. Their day will come. Thank you, oodles, for the six and your insight.
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Thank you my friend. JB
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Thank you my friend. JB
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Shari,
Did you mean to say "Jeff and I will be..."
I love tango music and the dance that goes with it. It's way too beautiful and sensual a dance for them to have chosen.
Another good, descriptive chapter.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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Hi Shari,
Did you mean to say "Jeff and I will be..."
I love tango music and the dance that goes with it. It's way too beautiful and sensual a dance for them to have chosen.
Another good, descriptive chapter.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I meant Jeff and me because Nichole didn't always speak proper English. Drives me crazy when she says "That's funner."
Trust me, The Tango doesn't look sensual in a bridal gown!
Comment from Debbie Noland
I continue to follow this saga with great interest and empathy. It is a challenge to maintain reader interest with straight narrative, but you manage that by incorporating the devices of fiction writing. You have a way of bringing the reader into your emotions. We almost feel like we are at this event too.
Check spelling of rectangular in para 8.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I continue to follow this saga with great interest and empathy. It is a challenge to maintain reader interest with straight narrative, but you manage that by incorporating the devices of fiction writing. You have a way of bringing the reader into your emotions. We almost feel like we are at this event too.
Check spelling of rectangular in para 8.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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Guess I need to make it a habit to use spell check. Shame on me. :-(
FS reviews have helped me realize the importance of dialogue in non-fiction or any work for that fact.]
Thanks for the flattering review.
Comment from Leen1
I'm ready to head home too, and I wasn't even there. How rude! To think that you were placed in a corner and to have the groom's mother smirk with the knowledge that she had somehow cleverly played a part. Your daughter's action cannot be excused either. It seems to me that she would have found out where her parents were with reference to the bridal party and where they would be seated. Oh boy, this is quite the story.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I'm ready to head home too, and I wasn't even there. How rude! To think that you were placed in a corner and to have the groom's mother smirk with the knowledge that she had somehow cleverly played a part. Your daughter's action cannot be excused either. It seems to me that she would have found out where her parents were with reference to the bridal party and where they would be seated. Oh boy, this is quite the story.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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She planned it that way. You'll find out her thinking process in the next post.
Comment from alexisleech
I can certainly feel your disappointment, Shari. Wedding receptions can be a political minefield when it comes to the seating arrangements, and it looks whoever arranged it here had absolutely no sense. I can well imagine how narked you must have felt at Jeff's mother's comment. Hopefully you survived the evening without losing your cool. I look forward to finding out!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I can certainly feel your disappointment, Shari. Wedding receptions can be a political minefield when it comes to the seating arrangements, and it looks whoever arranged it here had absolutely no sense. I can well imagine how narked you must have felt at Jeff's mother's comment. Hopefully you survived the evening without losing your cool. I look forward to finding out!
Alexis x
Comment Written 15-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015
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I didn't lose until I got home. But that's for the next chapter.
