It's The Little Things
A Walk Down Memory Lane56 total reviews
Comment from MaBaker
Hi to you. I can't find your name. When I first started to read this piece I was a bit worried it was going to be a soul search but then your clever Mama turned it around. I too am old enough to take a stroll down memory lane. Well written. Regards MaBaker.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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Hi to you. I can't find your name. When I first started to read this piece I was a bit worried it was going to be a soul search but then your clever Mama turned it around. I too am old enough to take a stroll down memory lane. Well written. Regards MaBaker.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate your time.
Comment from MelB
So very true! If we start listing what we are thankful for, we soon forget the things we don't like or the things going wrong in our life. I liked when she said she had the blues in her stomach.
Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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So very true! If we start listing what we are thankful for, we soon forget the things we don't like or the things going wrong in our life. I liked when she said she had the blues in her stomach.
Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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Thanks for the good luck wishes for the contest. I will need it. I appreciate your time in reading and commenting.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Delahay
I think your mother had a very good plan for you to handle your "blues". We should remember to take time to think about all the little things that can add up to make us happy.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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I think your mother had a very good plan for you to handle your "blues". We should remember to take time to think about all the little things that can add up to make us happy.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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Thanks for reading and commenting.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
What a beautiful way for a parent to encourage their child to find what makes them happy! I had a particularly gloomy son who would force me to sit down and listen to him complain about everything he didn't like. The only way I would listen to his complaints was to make him come up with 2 good things for every bad.
He reminded me of that the other day when I was the one complaining. Funny how it comes back on you.
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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What a beautiful way for a parent to encourage their child to find what makes them happy! I had a particularly gloomy son who would force me to sit down and listen to him complain about everything he didn't like. The only way I would listen to his complaints was to make him come up with 2 good things for every bad.
He reminded me of that the other day when I was the one complaining. Funny how it comes back on you.
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2015
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Thanks for sharing your own story with me. I appreciate your time in reading and your comments.
Comment from N.K. Wagner
People pay good money for that kind of therapy! What a wonderful idea. And, yes, you're right. It really does work. Great job. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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People pay good money for that kind of therapy! What a wonderful idea. And, yes, you're right. It really does work. Great job. :) Nancy
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Thank you for appreciating my work and honoring it with 6 shiny stars. I appreciate.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Well written story that depicts where true happiness can usually be found...in the little things of life.
Uses terms such as the last paragraph to better illustrate this theme.
The last sentence is a good summary of the point being made.
Should also be a good contest entry.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Well written story that depicts where true happiness can usually be found...in the little things of life.
Uses terms such as the last paragraph to better illustrate this theme.
The last sentence is a good summary of the point being made.
Should also be a good contest entry.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Thanks for reading and commenting.
Comment from ericawrites
This is a lovely essay. Sounds like your mother was
a very wise woman indeed.
You have given us food for thought my dear.
Well done and I wish you the very
best in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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This is a lovely essay. Sounds like your mother was
a very wise woman indeed.
You have given us food for thought my dear.
Well done and I wish you the very
best in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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I will need lots of luck in the contest. Thanks so much!
Comment from Russell
Your short story is well written in my opinion, and the notion that people are happier if they focus on the positives in their lives is very plausible.
The main problem seems to me to be that the daughter seems to remain negative about the task her mother requires her to keep doing. Although you mention a time that she's starting to feel positive, she nevertheless seems to remain rather negative, and that she's simply following her mother's orders, rather then there being a turning point when she starts to relish the task.
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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Your short story is well written in my opinion, and the notion that people are happier if they focus on the positives in their lives is very plausible.
The main problem seems to me to be that the daughter seems to remain negative about the task her mother requires her to keep doing. Although you mention a time that she's starting to feel positive, she nevertheless seems to remain rather negative, and that she's simply following her mother's orders, rather then there being a turning point when she starts to relish the task.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Because this little girl was me, I know the result -- it worked. I am sorry you did not get that from my story; I must have fallen short in my intent. Thanks for reading.
Comment from Millibrad
Your mother was a very wise and understanding woman. You were a fortunate child. I enjoyed reading this. You're right, it is the little things. Thanks for sharing this well-written essay and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Your mother was a very wise and understanding woman. You were a fortunate child. I enjoyed reading this. You're right, it is the little things. Thanks for sharing this well-written essay and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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I appreciate your good luck wishes for the contest; I will need it! Thanks for reading and commenting.
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is - quite simply - something that eases my burden somewhat this morning. (*smile*) What a wonderful piece this is - flawless and so genuinely warm. I loved every single word of it. I only wish I had a six to rate it as it deserves.
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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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This is - quite simply - something that eases my burden somewhat this morning. (*smile*) What a wonderful piece this is - flawless and so genuinely warm. I loved every single word of it. I only wish I had a six to rate it as it deserves.
******************OUTSTANDING!**********************
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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To have a reviewer wish they had a 6 is as good as getting the 6!! It's the thought that counts and so nice to know someone enjoyed my work. Thank you.
