Moments Such As These
Contest Entry: A Slice of My Life16 total reviews
Comment from Dan Diego
The best part about the True Story Contest is entries like yours. There's an air of modesty in your story that I found refreshing. It is well-written and flowed quite well. I had no problem imagining your garden and you two putzing around it. Your story also speaks to relationships - with your hubby, with your friend, with your blue pots, and especially with mortality. We do get old and must accept our limitations.
The strength of this post is in the dialogue. I learned a lot about your "true story" by following the lines between you and your husband. You are a lucky woman.
Take care. This post should resonate with the judges. Good luck.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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The best part about the True Story Contest is entries like yours. There's an air of modesty in your story that I found refreshing. It is well-written and flowed quite well. I had no problem imagining your garden and you two putzing around it. Your story also speaks to relationships - with your hubby, with your friend, with your blue pots, and especially with mortality. We do get old and must accept our limitations.
The strength of this post is in the dialogue. I learned a lot about your "true story" by following the lines between you and your husband. You are a lucky woman.
Take care. This post should resonate with the judges. Good luck.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello Dan!
Thank you ever so much for your kind and thoughtful review. You understand what I was attempting to achieve. And, yes, I am one lucky woman. Here's a tidbit you may find amusing: my married name is Truelove! Who would have guessed?
Take care as well,
diane
Comment from WalkerMan
It is always heartwarming to see a couple still happy together after several decades, especially if they've always had obvious differences in living styles. Clearly, you share overriding factors within your personalities, including a sense of humor and the ability to compromise. Well done, and aptly illustrated with your blue pots.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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It is always heartwarming to see a couple still happy together after several decades, especially if they've always had obvious differences in living styles. Clearly, you share overriding factors within your personalities, including a sense of humor and the ability to compromise. Well done, and aptly illustrated with your blue pots.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello Mike!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We've had a wonderful ride together, and it isn't over yet! Heading to Steamboat Springs soon for a downhill skiing vacation with our son and daughter-in-law. I won't be skiing, but I may get out the snowshoes. If not, I should have a lot of free time to write!
Best wishes,
diane
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You are welcome, Diane. I hope you have a happy and safe trip. -- Mike
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
It's things like this that let me know that true love does exist. My parents are creeping up on their 40th wedding anniversary I think. My husband doesn't want kids and I could go either way. Someone at work told him it'd be a matter of time before we got divorced because that would be such a huge issue down the road. In her mind we were screwed from the beginning. We laughed and we're still happily married. People will think what they want to think and that's okay. :)
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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It's things like this that let me know that true love does exist. My parents are creeping up on their 40th wedding anniversary I think. My husband doesn't want kids and I could go either way. Someone at work told him it'd be a matter of time before we got divorced because that would be such a huge issue down the road. In her mind we were screwed from the beginning. We laughed and we're still happily married. People will think what they want to think and that's okay. :)
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello!
Thank you ever so much for your kind and thoughtful review.
As for the words of your co-worker: run! Keep your own counsel!
Best Wishes,
diane
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
A nice, easy-said this biographical story, friendship and marriage worked well, so lovable, more than a friend, husband is the best, he knows how to keep a family go on; well said, well done; good luck with the contest. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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A nice, easy-said this biographical story, friendship and marriage worked well, so lovable, more than a friend, husband is the best, he knows how to keep a family go on; well said, well done; good luck with the contest. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello!
I so enjoyed penning this offering.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review.
Best wishes,
diane
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a lovely entry for the True Story writing prompt.
Your story is well told and clear. I for one, love your blue pots.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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I think this is a lovely entry for the True Story writing prompt.
Your story is well told and clear. I for one, love your blue pots.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello Sharon!
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review!
Here's to marriage, friendship and more blue pots!
Best Wishes,
diane
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and true story you have penned about your husband and your blue pots. I enjoyed reading this very much. It made me understand why my husband has a compost pile here also. Very good wording and imagery with your words. Blessings, Teri
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This is a very interesting and true story you have penned about your husband and your blue pots. I enjoyed reading this very much. It made me understand why my husband has a compost pile here also. Very good wording and imagery with your words. Blessings, Teri
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Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2018
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Hello Teri!
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. I can't wait to get outside with my blue pots!
Best Wishes,
diane
