When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 68 "Sisters Out of Sync, Part 2"A family's love is tested.
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Comment from Sasha
We all grief in different ways. It is amazing how children that were close grow of and go in different directions. I guess that's the way life is. We never know what to expect of ourselves or others.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016
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We all grief in different ways. It is amazing how children that were close grow of and go in different directions. I guess that's the way life is. We never know what to expect of ourselves or others.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016
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Maybe it's only in film that you see such close ties?
Comment from Donya Quijote
I think your sister is a complicated personality. Money does cause riffs even among the closest of the families and siblings.
I had to laugh when you stated that variety might be nice once in a while. For some reason I can't imagine you saying that. I could never...
It seems that even when there was great distance in your relationship with your sister you still had the love the two of always shared to fall back on, even when the much needed apologies did not come.
No real nits this time. But I do have a suggestion: be careful with the use of contractions. I know it's more than okay to use them in speech, but problems with awkwardness arise whenever they are used the narrative. For some reason the use of the contraction I'd in this sentence sets off the buzzers in my head. You might want to take another look at it. I know you know these quirky things about English better than I.
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. It was just me and my three cats. I didn't even eat turkey and mashed potatoes nor have a piece of pumpkin pie. 'Til next time.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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I think your sister is a complicated personality. Money does cause riffs even among the closest of the families and siblings.
I had to laugh when you stated that variety might be nice once in a while. For some reason I can't imagine you saying that. I could never...
It seems that even when there was great distance in your relationship with your sister you still had the love the two of always shared to fall back on, even when the much needed apologies did not come.
No real nits this time. But I do have a suggestion: be careful with the use of contractions. I know it's more than okay to use them in speech, but problems with awkwardness arise whenever they are used the narrative. For some reason the use of the contraction I'd in this sentence
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. It was just me and my three cats. I didn't even eat turkey and mashed potatoes nor have a piece of pumpkin pie. 'Til next time.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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You're the first to comment on my sexual content. Glad the humor wasn't completed wasted! Thanks for the pointer on use of contractions. I suspect you are right.
We had Thanksgiving at Chris's in-laws. The turkey was dry and tasteless. Everything else was yummy. The grandchildren always want us all to play games like charades afterwards. I end up enjoying myself -- Frank's just tired and wants to go home!
My daughter hates turkey. Her husband grilled a steak.
I hope you ate something! Are you on a diet?
Comment from boxergirl
It is sad when a family member is sick and you feel guilty for not feeling sad. i went through that with my father who had left us when i was young. When he died, I felt sad that i didnt feel sad.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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It is sad when a family member is sick and you feel guilty for not feeling sad. i went through that with my father who had left us when i was young. When he died, I felt sad that i didnt feel sad.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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I hear you. Fortunately, I've learned not to hang on to guilt too long. :-)
Comment from joann r romei
I never understood the sister rivalry thing, but it is quite common and I have heard it from a few of my friends, but I think blood does not always mean closeness.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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I never understood the sister rivalry thing, but it is quite common and I have heard it from a few of my friends, but I think blood does not always mean closeness.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015
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I envy sisters who stay close and wish that would have been the case. Maybe blood just means we share some genes. Sigh...
Comment from Deniz22
Hi, just catching up a little...wondering...some of this sounds familiar, have you covered it before and now plan on examining the whole relationship more closely? Or is this a refresher to which your sister's impending death will now be added?
Always enjoy your style...,LL...SM
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Hi, just catching up a little...wondering...some of this sounds familiar, have you covered it before and now plan on examining the whole relationship more closely? Or is this a refresher to which your sister's impending death will now be added?
Always enjoy your style...,LL...SM
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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It is a refresher with some more details added. I wanted the reader to be clear as to how far our relationship had devolved.
Thanks for checking me out, Clark. I've slowed down on the site to keep hubby happy. :-)
Comment from Leen1
Once again this chapter made me think long and hard regarding the difference in siblings growing up within the same household. There is always the rivalries and the "can you stop this syndrome" , sometimes to the extreme which is truly depicted here. While growing up my sister and I sometimes demonstrated some of these "attention getting" tactics. Interesting enough at some point we grew out of it...some never do. However at a certain time in life, siblings do come together and have a greater sibling bonding. This is what I pray does happen here.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Once again this chapter made me think long and hard regarding the difference in siblings growing up within the same household. There is always the rivalries and the "can you stop this syndrome" , sometimes to the extreme which is truly depicted here. While growing up my sister and I sometimes demonstrated some of these "attention getting" tactics. Interesting enough at some point we grew out of it...some never do. However at a certain time in life, siblings do come together and have a greater sibling bonding. This is what I pray does happen here.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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I saw a lot of this with my second grandchild, Anna who is now ten. Poor Alex, two years older, gave up competing with her constant crying. She still wants to be the center of attention and won't stop talking. He's very quiet now as a result.
Funny, but even before I knew she was dying, I thought how if we were both widows, it would be fun to live together.
Comment from alexisleech
I love your honesty in this chapter, Shari, as I do with the rest of your book. My brother is nearly six years older than me and I cut him out of my life five years ago after years of being talked down to by him. Your words ' I cried, but only for ten minutes. How do you mourn someone you don't know anymore?' really strike a cord. I would imagine I would feel the same way if I heard he was seriously ill. Sometimes people suck the life out of you, and it's hard to forgive the misery they've inflicted on you and yours over the years.
I hope her death didn't devistate you when it eventually happen, and you managed to make some kind of peace before it did.
Alexis xxx
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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I love your honesty in this chapter, Shari, as I do with the rest of your book. My brother is nearly six years older than me and I cut him out of my life five years ago after years of being talked down to by him. Your words ' I cried, but only for ten minutes. How do you mourn someone you don't know anymore?' really strike a cord. I would imagine I would feel the same way if I heard he was seriously ill. Sometimes people suck the life out of you, and it's hard to forgive the misery they've inflicted on you and yours over the years.
I hope her death didn't devistate you when it eventually happen, and you managed to make some kind of peace before it did.
Alexis xxx
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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I took the first step, than later, my sister came around. It's a moving story so I will work on it to get as close to the actual dialogue as possible.
Comment from mermaids
I applaud you for trying to convince your sister to see her role in her failed relationships. I am amazed at how difficult she is, yet she is a successful person. Excellent memoir writing as usual and I am looking forward to the next installment.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015
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I applaud you for trying to convince your sister to see her role in her failed relationships. I am amazed at how difficult she is, yet she is a successful person. Excellent memoir writing as usual and I am looking forward to the next installment.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015
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Good insight, Elaine. Human nature is strange. Barb got along well with her colleagues. Two hundred attended her funeral. I wonder if any of her many boyfriends throughout the years showed up.
Comment from Zue65
Oh what a sad story of two sisters falling apart, one eaten by jealousy, and the other always giving way to a selfish brat who thinks everything is just a matter of competition. The cancer thing is perhaps a way to get in touch and renew old bonds. Thanks for sharing this excellent write.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Oh what a sad story of two sisters falling apart, one eaten by jealousy, and the other always giving way to a selfish brat who thinks everything is just a matter of competition. The cancer thing is perhaps a way to get in touch and renew old bonds. Thanks for sharing this excellent write.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thanks for your insight into this. I hope you'll read the next two chapters that will explain some things.
Comment from w.j.debi
Again you make your family history sound fascinating. It is all in the way you tell it. You have an excellent mix of commentary and dialog that draws the reader along with you down memory lane. The dialog really displays the personality of the characters and your commentary adds the right touch to make the feelings,monopole and places real.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Again you make your family history sound fascinating. It is all in the way you tell it. You have an excellent mix of commentary and dialog that draws the reader along with you down memory lane. The dialog really displays the personality of the characters and your commentary adds the right touch to make the feelings,monopole and places real.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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What a wonderful review that would make for a back cover! Your comments bolster my writing ego and believe it, I need it after reading some of the amazing prose pieces on this site. Thanks ever so much for the exceptional rating.
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You are welcome. And I am flattered that you think it might make a back cover commentary. Don't worry about your prose. It keeps brining me back because it is so interesting and well done.
Looks like spell check helped me out. I meant people not monopole.
