Ambition and Politics
Where did I go wrong?37 total reviews
Comment from the13thpoet
A fabulous Friday to you Terry I hope it finds you well. Another well told story. I couldn't agree with you more, the political landscape these days is out of control, hope we're not witnessing the slow death of democracy. That was a great last line. Great job!
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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A fabulous Friday to you Terry I hope it finds you well. Another well told story. I couldn't agree with you more, the political landscape these days is out of control, hope we're not witnessing the slow death of democracy. That was a great last line. Great job!
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022
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Thank you for your kind review, and you are right it is out of control. Terry.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
A great and relevant message for all us.
The political climate has driven a chasm between the country, that unfortunately may never recover.
No matter what side of the coin you are on,
this is America!
I have not gotten over the fact that my and every woman in this country has lost their constitutional right to make a choice for her body. But that is for another time.
Nice piece of writing.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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A great and relevant message for all us.
The political climate has driven a chasm between the country, that unfortunately may never recover.
No matter what side of the coin you are on,
this is America!
I have not gotten over the fact that my and every woman in this country has lost their constitutional right to make a choice for her body. But that is for another time.
Nice piece of writing.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Thank you for reading. It is strange times. Terry.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Terry,
Nice piece of Non-Fiction having captivating flow throughout from the very beginning up to the end, and beautifully depicting your 'Journey of Ambition from a fireman, Mickey Mantle, Jim Brown, or JFK' to an ending as a thinker: Let's remember to be brave enough to let everyone live free in America.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Hello Terry,
Nice piece of Non-Fiction having captivating flow throughout from the very beginning up to the end, and beautifully depicting your 'Journey of Ambition from a fireman, Mickey Mantle, Jim Brown, or JFK' to an ending as a thinker: Let's remember to be brave enough to let everyone live free in America.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Thank you for reading and elevating me to thinker! I never had that title before, LOL, Terry.
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Terry, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from paige_a
I like the way you tell a story, Terry. You have a way with words that kept me reading and engaged with the story. The fact that it seems to be a reflection of personal experience makes it even better. This was very well done.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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I like the way you tell a story, Terry. You have a way with words that kept me reading and engaged with the story. The fact that it seems to be a reflection of personal experience makes it even better. This was very well done.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Paige, thank you for reading and your kind review. Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You have certainly met some interesting people. This is a good story about your history and gives me hope that there are still moderate people in the world.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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You have certainly met some interesting people. This is a good story about your history and gives me hope that there are still moderate people in the world.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Carol, thank for reading and your kind review. I hope you are right. Terry.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I really enjoyed your story, Terry, from wanting to be a fireman, (many boys still do) to becoming the President of the United States. Now that is ambition! It's funny what we think would be an exciting career when we're young, and gradually changes as we age. I always wanted to write, but left it too late, I now write just for my pleasure and hopefully, those on FS. This was a fabulous piece of you writing, my friend. I enjoyed it lots. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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I really enjoyed your story, Terry, from wanting to be a fireman, (many boys still do) to becoming the President of the United States. Now that is ambition! It's funny what we think would be an exciting career when we're young, and gradually changes as we age. I always wanted to write, but left it too late, I now write just for my pleasure and hopefully, those on FS. This was a fabulous piece of you writing, my friend. I enjoyed it lots. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Sandra, thank you for your kind review. You followed your dreams, that is a good thing! Terry.
Comment from estory
This is an interesting essay on the changing times in America and I liked how you through in these little brief chance associations you had with future presidents of the United States. I think it shows that they are really one of the people, one of us, and maybe it is a bit of a dig into how many times they seem to forget that. The world and the country have become less civil, more self centered, less patriotic and more self serving. It really is just a collection of special interests jockeying for money and power now. estory
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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This is an interesting essay on the changing times in America and I liked how you through in these little brief chance associations you had with future presidents of the United States. I think it shows that they are really one of the people, one of us, and maybe it is a bit of a dig into how many times they seem to forget that. The world and the country have become less civil, more self centered, less patriotic and more self serving. It really is just a collection of special interests jockeying for money and power now. estory
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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estory, thank you for reading and your insightful review! Terry.
Comment from dmt1967
I always wanted to write. My imagination grew but I never got there, maybe I will, one day. This is a very well told story and I found it very funny and entertaining. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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I always wanted to write. My imagination grew but I never got there, maybe I will, one day. This is a very well told story and I found it very funny and entertaining. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much for reading and taking the time to review. Terry.
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a great write, Terry. When they were younger, my boys and I met George H #41 and Barbara at an outside restaurant in Perkins cove, Maine. I took them both right up to their table. They were sitting with the Oak Ridge Boys and George W's daughter. He was president at the time. My boys thought nothing of the experience then, but, later on, in years, are much more awestruck by the pictures. Sorry, I'm babbling but I thought it related to your piece in a way. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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This is a great write, Terry. When they were younger, my boys and I met George H #41 and Barbara at an outside restaurant in Perkins cove, Maine. I took them both right up to their table. They were sitting with the Oak Ridge Boys and George W's daughter. He was president at the time. My boys thought nothing of the experience then, but, later on, in years, are much more awestruck by the pictures. Sorry, I'm babbling but I thought it related to your piece in a way. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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John, thank you for reading, you have a great story and memory. That was quite a power group! Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting memoir of your young life and aspirations, and now your reflections, as you note the changes. I like your last line, with the proviso that we should be free to live and love, and acknowledge differences, but not free to hurt or abuse.
Wendy
Paragraph 5 needs to start a new sentence with "If I could be like him ...."
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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An interesting memoir of your young life and aspirations, and now your reflections, as you note the changes. I like your last line, with the proviso that we should be free to live and love, and acknowledge differences, but not free to hurt or abuse.
Wendy
Paragraph 5 needs to start a new sentence with "If I could be like him ...."
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Wendy, Thank you for reading and your suggestion. Terry.
