George
a prince of a horse111 total reviews
Comment from patsolstad
This is a beautiful, very well-written piece. Your grammar and punctuation is very good; I only found a few errors:
There should be no commas before and after Catherine, unless Catherine is the only friend you have (which I doubt); 'carefully intended' does not take a hyphen (because of the adverb); 'She then spoke' does not take punctuation. Very nicely done, moving story.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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This is a beautiful, very well-written piece. Your grammar and punctuation is very good; I only found a few errors:
There should be no commas before and after Catherine, unless Catherine is the only friend you have (which I doubt); 'carefully intended' does not take a hyphen (because of the adverb); 'She then spoke' does not take punctuation. Very nicely done, moving story.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Hi, patsolstad. Thanks so much for your wonderfully helpful review. I appreciate all the help in making the story read better. Kindest regards, Bev
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Writingfundimension:
What a great way to say good-bye to such a majestic
animal. George had an advantage people don't get --
he had his funeral while he was still alive.
Thanks for sharing
love,
jan
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Writingfundimension:
What a great way to say good-bye to such a majestic
animal. George had an advantage people don't get --
he had his funeral while he was still alive.
Thanks for sharing
love,
jan
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jan. Catherine is a very special lady. She gives from the heart without holding back. I'm glad you picked up on that. The day was very difficult for her, but she carried it off with real panache. Thanks again for your support, my friend. Love, Bev
Comment from Tonulak
The story was told with great sensitivity and was very engaging. I thought the part about how Catherine was kept from commiting suicide over who would care for George was very touching. The final hours of George were told nicely, refraining from the obvious impulse for tear-jerking melodrama. Beautiful prose, clean and lean, just what I like. Didn't have a six, but I'm sure you'll get your share.luof
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The story was told with great sensitivity and was very engaging. I thought the part about how Catherine was kept from commiting suicide over who would care for George was very touching. The final hours of George were told nicely, refraining from the obvious impulse for tear-jerking melodrama. Beautiful prose, clean and lean, just what I like. Didn't have a six, but I'm sure you'll get your share.luof
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you very much, Ted, for this wonderful review. I really appreciate your words of support for Catherine and George's story. Your offer of a vitual six was icing on the cake! Kind regards, Bev
Comment from MumEsGirl
Excellent story. Your opening is strong and draws the reader in immediately.
Naturally, my first thought was how could you 'meet' someone at their own wake?
It is a story of the truest love and courage. Only true love enables us to part with those dearest to us.
Look forward to reading more
kate
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Excellent story. Your opening is strong and draws the reader in immediately.
Naturally, my first thought was how could you 'meet' someone at their own wake?
It is a story of the truest love and courage. Only true love enables us to part with those dearest to us.
Look forward to reading more
kate
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Dear Kate, Thank you for your awesome review. I certainly appreciate the time you have taken to read my story and offer your supportive insights. Kindest regards..Bev
Comment from WriterTess
What a wonderful story. I've always loved horses and your parting image in particular just touched me deeply. Animals do have a way of sensing things. Thank you for sharing your story.
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What a wonderful story. I've always loved horses and your parting image in particular just touched me deeply. Animals do have a way of sensing things. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much, WriterTess for this touching and exceptional review. I am honored by your gesture and words. I so appreciate you taking the time to meet Catherine and George. Kind regards, Bev
Comment from Allison78
This is such a lovely piece you have written here! It deserves a six but I'm all out! I love horses, I love all animals. This really tugged at my heart, it is so amazing how animals can love so much. Great job!
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This is such a lovely piece you have written here! It deserves a six but I'm all out! I love horses, I love all animals. This really tugged at my heart, it is so amazing how animals can love so much. Great job!
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you lovely Allison78. Your review is truly heartwarming and means more than a sky full of stars. Blessings, Bev
Comment from AprilShower
Wow, Bev! What a great story about a horse named George. I think animals are smarter than we think they are. I love the way you told this story. Horses are so big and powerful; I've always been a little fearful of them. However, I'm sure if I'd been raised around them, I would not feel this way. The first time I ever got on the back of a horse was when I was fourteen. The neighbor boy wanted me ride the horse bareback with him. I must say I didn't stay on it very long. I fell off and was completely embarrassed.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Wow, Bev! What a great story about a horse named George. I think animals are smarter than we think they are. I love the way you told this story. Horses are so big and powerful; I've always been a little fearful of them. However, I'm sure if I'd been raised around them, I would not feel this way. The first time I ever got on the back of a horse was when I was fourteen. The neighbor boy wanted me ride the horse bareback with him. I must say I didn't stay on it very long. I fell off and was completely embarrassed.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Hi, April. I know exactly how you feel about riding horses. Though I am not an owner or rider of horses, they never cease to take my breath away for their beauty and power. Thanks, my friend for this wonderful and touching review. I appreciate the support. Blessings, Bev
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You're welcome, Bev. Blessings, April
Comment from N.K. Wagner
We need animals in our lives probably more than they need us. Your friend's kindness to George was returned many times over, and she did him a final kindness in the end even though it broke her heart. Well written, Bev. :) Nancy
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We need animals in our lives probably more than they need us. Your friend's kindness to George was returned many times over, and she did him a final kindness in the end even though it broke her heart. Well written, Bev. :) Nancy
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nancy. Catherine freely loved George and, as you say, he returned it many times over. I am a changed person thanks to this experience with Catherine and George. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, writingfundimension, a great job writing this story about George and the magesty with which he went down, that was a beautiful thing your friend did for her horse.
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this is very well written, writingfundimension, a great job writing this story about George and the magesty with which he went down, that was a beautiful thing your friend did for her horse.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Thank you so much, sweet. I really appreciate the generous review and words of support. Kind regards, Bev
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Bev,
This is a beautiful story about George the horse and I wish I had a six for you. We used to have horses but had to give them up when my husband could no longer hunt. It was a wonderful thing Catherine did for George and I hope it helped her grieve less. Your good writing skills are apparent in every line of this story....blessings, chey
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Hi Bev,
This is a beautiful story about George the horse and I wish I had a six for you. We used to have horses but had to give them up when my husband could no longer hunt. It was a wonderful thing Catherine did for George and I hope it helped her grieve less. Your good writing skills are apparent in every line of this story....blessings, chey
Comment Written 06-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012
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Hi, chey. Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words of support. Always a pleasure to hear from you, lovely lady. Kind regards, Bev
