Nothing But The News
Reflections of a summer long ago81 total reviews
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Bill,
I got such a kick out of this story. Poor grandpa had a truck load of bad luck in that week. How could anyone say nothing Happens in Lagrange? Your good skill at story telling and grandpa's antics make this a joy to read. Well done, chey
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Hi Bill,
I got such a kick out of this story. Poor grandpa had a truck load of bad luck in that week. How could anyone say nothing Happens in Lagrange? Your good skill at story telling and grandpa's antics make this a joy to read. Well done, chey
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind comments. Bill
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi Bill,
Anyone who thinks nothing ever happens n a small town in a rural area has never lived in one!
I bet Grandfather had a tough time explaining the bullet hole to your Grandmother!
An amusing tale, well told.
Patrick
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Hi Bill,
Anyone who thinks nothing ever happens n a small town in a rural area has never lived in one!
I bet Grandfather had a tough time explaining the bullet hole to your Grandmother!
An amusing tale, well told.
Patrick
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks Patrick - first for reading and then the kind comments.
Comment from JW
In reading this cute story, or should I say stories - one could not help but smile. Being very well written, one could easily picture the events as they occurred within one's mind.
I do have to comment though, I sure wish I had the '49 Ford. :-) JW
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
In reading this cute story, or should I say stories - one could not help but smile. Being very well written, one could easily picture the events as they occurred within one's mind.
I do have to comment though, I sure wish I had the '49 Ford. :-) JW
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Jonathon - thanks for reading and the kind comments! Bill
Comment from Terra Dane
I so enjoy the voice with which you tell your tales from the south. I feel for a moment that I am sitting on my grandmother's screened in porch listening to family share stories.
Wonderful.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
I so enjoy the voice with which you tell your tales from the south. I feel for a moment that I am sitting on my grandmother's screened in porch listening to family share stories.
Wonderful.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading and your kind comments! Bill
Comment from humpwhistle
Okay, Bill, I suspect you might have a tad of
snake oil in your blood. Good for you!
This was one very busy news week.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Okay, Bill, I suspect you might have a tad of
snake oil in your blood. Good for you!
This was one very busy news week.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Lee - you stopping by always brings a smile my way. I was kicking myself for not posting in awhile. Bill
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
what a privilege to be
up close to a great
horned owl... I just
love owls... held an
eagle owl in my gloved
hand once... the expression
on my face in a picture my
husband took, said it all...
since I had to feed it a
dead chick.
Marvellous creatures.
Margaret
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
what a privilege to be
up close to a great
horned owl... I just
love owls... held an
eagle owl in my gloved
hand once... the expression
on my face in a picture my
husband took, said it all...
since I had to feed it a
dead chick.
Marvellous creatures.
Margaret
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thanks for reading Margaret. You need to post that picture somehow! Bill
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Bill, you had me laughing from your mention of your Grandpa's iced tea right through to the end. A great memory and a wonderful story. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Bill, you had me laughing from your mention of your Grandpa's iced tea right through to the end. A great memory and a wonderful story. :) Nancy
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thank you Nancy - I appreciate you reading and for the wonderful compliment of the six! Warm regards, Bill
Comment from patwannabe
Bill, this is great. The last incident made me laugh, even though it wasn't really funny. I'm surprised you haven't posted this before now.
Great story. Loved it. Well done. pat
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Bill, this is great. The last incident made me laugh, even though it wasn't really funny. I'm surprised you haven't posted this before now.
Great story. Loved it. Well done. pat
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Hi Pat - thank you so much. Many of my posts have involved my grandmother. This was actually the first real mention of the grandpa. Regards, Bill
Comment from Winslow
Dear Bhogg,
Great story about your grandpa and the summer of 1960. We get to know him through your eyes. It is also enlightening about the rural south during that period. One little nit, you overuse was which leads to passive writing. (don't we all)
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Dear Bhogg,
Great story about your grandpa and the summer of 1960. We get to know him through your eyes. It is also enlightening about the rural south during that period. One little nit, you overuse was which leads to passive writing. (don't we all)
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thank you for reading and the wonderful compliment of the six. I'll revisit. I'm actually sensitive to passive voice and cut when I can. Regards, Bill
Comment from poetbear
Love that owl.
This piece has a simpliicity and original bend that is hard to resist.
It written well and grabs at you gently and you want mre like dessert that is to rich and alas calls to you.
Reads and flows well.
Keeps your interest.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
Love that owl.
This piece has a simpliicity and original bend that is hard to resist.
It written well and grabs at you gently and you want mre like dessert that is to rich and alas calls to you.
Reads and flows well.
Keeps your interest.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2012
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Thank you very much for reading and your kind feedback. Both are appreciated. Bill