Sweet Dreams, Alien Child
Where do they hide the pod?76 total reviews
Comment from Artasylum
i think you have written a fine story her and the character development excellent..thanks so much for your wonderful writing...yours, dian
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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i think you have written a fine story her and the character development excellent..thanks so much for your wonderful writing...yours, dian
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from c_lucas
A very wise person said, It's amazing how our parents gain wisdom as I grow older. A very well written warm-hearted story. Good imagery and descriptive scheme. Never give up.
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A very wise person said, It's amazing how our parents gain wisdom as I grow older. A very well written warm-hearted story. Good imagery and descriptive scheme. Never give up.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
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You're welcome Jan. A review should not be cut and paste, but I see no wrong in using C & P on replies. When I go through my reviews, I C & P errors and suggestions. I respond immediately to a straight review. I take my time on the others because If someone has taken time to offer suggestions and point out errors, I should take the time to check it out. When you review my work, I spent extra time on it. I appreciate your effort.
Comment from skye
Your words are so strong, the essay is well constructed, your thoughts flow easily, and the humour and truth just jump out. These precious children do grow into aliens,
then morph into real people after the teen years start to end.
Fun to read. Great idea.
Very well done.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Your words are so strong, the essay is well constructed, your thoughts flow easily, and the humour and truth just jump out. These precious children do grow into aliens,
then morph into real people after the teen years start to end.
Fun to read. Great idea.
Very well done.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Janilou ....
Perhaps I was just so engrossed in reading what you have written here that I didn't find a single thing to suggest changing.
You certainly made me smile at your description of the
teenaliens in your family and I am sure that most of your readers will understand what lies behind your words.
I really enjoyed reading this and thank you for sharing
it with us.
With love from ..... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Hullo Janilou ....
Perhaps I was just so engrossed in reading what you have written here that I didn't find a single thing to suggest changing.
You certainly made me smile at your description of the
teenaliens in your family and I am sure that most of your readers will understand what lies behind your words.
I really enjoyed reading this and thank you for sharing
it with us.
With love from ..... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Perp Ihebom
My , this is a beautiful article that is both educational, instructive and encouraging , especially for parents who are going through turbulent times occasioned by their children's adolescence. I have learnt a few tips on responsible parenting from you. Thanks for sharing. cheers.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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My , this is a beautiful article that is both educational, instructive and encouraging , especially for parents who are going through turbulent times occasioned by their children's adolescence. I have learnt a few tips on responsible parenting from you. Thanks for sharing. cheers.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
PS Thank you so much! I hope those tips serve you well. :-)
Comment from Jewell McChesney
You have to admire the ingenuity of these incredible teenage-alien life forms. Their effortless ability to be as cold as ice one minute and breathing fire the next. . . .
Haha no kidding!
This is a fabulous story. I don't see anything to fix, as usual and find your creative mind ever, so varied!
Loved it, Janni.
(We're only visiting this planet)
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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You have to admire the ingenuity of these incredible teenage-alien life forms. Their effortless ability to be as cold as ice one minute and breathing fire the next. . . .
Haha no kidding!
This is a fabulous story. I don't see anything to fix, as usual and find your creative mind ever, so varied!
Loved it, Janni.
(We're only visiting this planet)
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Indeed, we are! Thanks for the wonderful review, dear friend.
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Joyce L.
I thought the title was quit a catch, good to grab someone's attention. This poem has a lot of humor in it, and it is so true. Children go through so many stages.
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I thought the title was quit a catch, good to grab someone's attention. This poem has a lot of humor in it, and it is so true. Children go through so many stages.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Showboat
Well, I'm just sitting here chuckling my head off. That's exactly how it is, Jan. Girl, you've got it nailed.
Actually, by the time they hit fifteen, at least the ones I've dealt with, and they are legion, lol, they can be appealed to. First, you must make sure you have lots of bargaining chips. Can't take away what they don't have, so a car, a horse, their computer, a motorcycle, whatever they crave... and a printing press in the basement really helps.
Then you can begin to threaten..."if you don't muck out that stall of a bedroom right now, you can't go to the barn." There are oodles of variations.
Parents learn a lot, too. Like picking their battles; differentiating between what they want and what they need. It's a great growing experience for all concerned. Survival is required.
Loved that one,
Hugs,
Gayle
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Well, I'm just sitting here chuckling my head off. That's exactly how it is, Jan. Girl, you've got it nailed.
Actually, by the time they hit fifteen, at least the ones I've dealt with, and they are legion, lol, they can be appealed to. First, you must make sure you have lots of bargaining chips. Can't take away what they don't have, so a car, a horse, their computer, a motorcycle, whatever they crave... and a printing press in the basement really helps.
Then you can begin to threaten..."if you don't muck out that stall of a bedroom right now, you can't go to the barn." There are oodles of variations.
Parents learn a lot, too. Like picking their battles; differentiating between what they want and what they need. It's a great growing experience for all concerned. Survival is required.
Loved that one,
Hugs,
Gayle
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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LOL Thank you for this exceptional rating and the delightful review! I deeply appreciate them both. We do learn, don't we? :-)
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from The Cajun
I have three teenaliens. I'm not sure if I'm right but this is all I found:
The trouble is, they can only stay for five to seven years, depending on the species.
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The trouble is, depending on the species, they can only stay for five to seven years.
realise - realize
Of my three teenaliens all three have gone away. Two have returned and one is still gone. It' just like you said.
Great story.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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I have three teenaliens. I'm not sure if I'm right but this is all I found:
The trouble is, they can only stay for five to seven years, depending on the species.
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The trouble is, depending on the species, they can only stay for five to seven years.
realise - realize
Of my three teenaliens all three have gone away. Two have returned and one is still gone. It' just like you said.
Great story.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this thoughtful review. I have finally conceded defeat on my ability to catch up on my review answering, so I hope you will forgive my carbon-copy response. If you have made corrections, I have checked and corrected. Suggestions have also been considered. I just can't catch up and the number is bumping 800! I try, but life keeps getting in the way. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
PS Thank you so much for finding the nits. I have corrected them.
Comment from Charles Keith
Hi Jan,
Brilliant, briliant. 'whatever'
I can't remember my trip to the alien planet, but my Mum assured me I went there.
You should save this for your teen-age son for when he can read human things again. Embarrassed or what!
Best Wishes
Keith
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Hi Jan,
Brilliant, briliant. 'whatever'
I can't remember my trip to the alien planet, but my Mum assured me I went there.
You should save this for your teen-age son for when he can read human things again. Embarrassed or what!
Best Wishes
Keith
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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LOL I will do that! :-) Thank you so much, Keith.
Hugs,
Jani
