Rabbit
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "Life Goes On"A Boy's Story of the rural South
43 total reviews
Comment from Sasha
I don't know why, but I didn't get a notice about this chapter. You did a wonderful job with this one. You even got me to cry. Verge's death is so sad, but he did live along life. Excellent work with this one. I wish I had a 6 to give you for it. I only noticed it because you won third place for book of the month. Congratulations. It is well deserved.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2013
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I don't know why, but I didn't get a notice about this chapter. You did a wonderful job with this one. You even got me to cry. Verge's death is so sad, but he did live along life. Excellent work with this one. I wish I had a 6 to give you for it. I only noticed it because you won third place for book of the month. Congratulations. It is well deserved.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2013
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Hi Sasha - a virtual six from a writer I always try to follow is special enough! Thank you. Bill
Comment from Bill Schott
A very tender and touching story that displays the wonderful connections that the young and old have when the need for posturing is eliminated. The first-person narrative is right up there with Huck Finn.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2013
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A very tender and touching story that displays the wonderful connections that the young and old have when the need for posturing is eliminated. The first-person narrative is right up there with Huck Finn.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2013
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Bill - thank you very much for reading, the kind comments and the compliment of the six. All are appreciated. I have a current story out there right now that addresses the same issue of young and old. It's called The Shadchan. Bill
Comment from Spiritual Echo
Well, it may not be a stand alone story, but your chapter brought tears to my eyes and pulled me back to a very special place where only the young and very old really understand how to love completely. Great story.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Well, it may not be a stand alone story, but your chapter brought tears to my eyes and pulled me back to a very special place where only the young and very old really understand how to love completely. Great story.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you for reading and the kind and generous feedback. I hope you'll be able to revisit some of the earlier chapters. Bill
Comment from highlander104
Hi Bill,
Glad to see this up for Book of the Month, while I haven't had much time to read books online, I can't resist a story with Rabbit and Verge. When I saw Verge had died, I read this chapter all the way through with its down home philosophies and country humor. I will miss Verge.
Good luck in the contest.
Jean K.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Hi Bill,
Glad to see this up for Book of the Month, while I haven't had much time to read books online, I can't resist a story with Rabbit and Verge. When I saw Verge had died, I read this chapter all the way through with its down home philosophies and country humor. I will miss Verge.
Good luck in the contest.
Jean K.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Jean - please accept my virtual hug! Thank you for reading and your support. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from Adri7enne
"I smiled, batted my eyes, and said, "You can call me anything you want." LOL! You started flirting way back when, uh, Bill? No wonder you got to be so good at it, you charmer!
Ah, you were such a sweet boy, and you tell such a great story. It's as if you were still Rabbit's age, Bill. That's what I'd call "Arrested Development". LOL!
You tell a fine story. I'm glad I finally got to read it. Good luck in the contest, Bill.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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"I smiled, batted my eyes, and said, "You can call me anything you want." LOL! You started flirting way back when, uh, Bill? No wonder you got to be so good at it, you charmer!
Ah, you were such a sweet boy, and you tell such a great story. It's as if you were still Rabbit's age, Bill. That's what I'd call "Arrested Development". LOL!
You tell a fine story. I'm glad I finally got to read it. Good luck in the contest, Bill.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Thank you Adri - I appreciate you reading and for your wonderful Bill
Comment from Green Lake Girl
This is my first time reading about Rabbit. What a wonderful story. Very poignant and extremely well written. Another FanStory member suggested reading your story. I was not disappointed!
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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This is my first time reading about Rabbit. What a wonderful story. Very poignant and extremely well written. Another FanStory member suggested reading your story. I was not disappointed!
Comment Written 27-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for reading. I hope you have a chance to circle back and read some previous chapters. Bill
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I do too. I love your story after just reading one chapter.
Comment from Quillian
I like this chapter of your book. I hadn't read any of it before, but found it in a contest booth. I love Virge, at least what this portion of your tale says about him, and the great note and gift he left his little friend. The bit about Rabbit losing it in 5 days was great and so true to life.
Good luck in the contest, your entry is my favorite.... Quillian
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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I like this chapter of your book. I hadn't read any of it before, but found it in a contest booth. I love Virge, at least what this portion of your tale says about him, and the great note and gift he left his little friend. The bit about Rabbit losing it in 5 days was great and so true to life.
Good luck in the contest, your entry is my favorite.... Quillian
Comment Written 27-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Thanks for reading Quillian and your kind comments. I appreciate both! Bill
Comment from Patriciacanaries
I am hooked. Ready and waiting for the next installment Your descriptive powers are amazing. So much detail included without clouding or confusing the issues. Thanks, Patriciacanaries
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2013
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I am hooked. Ready and waiting for the next installment Your descriptive powers are amazing. So much detail included without clouding or confusing the issues. Thanks, Patriciacanaries
Comment Written 16-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2013
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Patricia - I have to thank you for such a warm and generous rating. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from Southern Writer
Haven't been to this site in months and what do I find? A story about Virge. I remember the first time I read about him. Your words make it easy to know this old man...and the little boy who grew up to continue to honor him.
Your writing brought back many memories for me. I was raised in the South, in the country, and my Virge was an old black lady that did ironing for my grandmaw. You just catch this period of time without beating us over the head. Just a good story about good people. Thank you
So good to see you are still writing......
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2013
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Haven't been to this site in months and what do I find? A story about Virge. I remember the first time I read about him. Your words make it easy to know this old man...and the little boy who grew up to continue to honor him.
Your writing brought back many memories for me. I was raised in the South, in the country, and my Virge was an old black lady that did ironing for my grandmaw. You just catch this period of time without beating us over the head. Just a good story about good people. Thank you
So good to see you are still writing......
Comment Written 14-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2013
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Well, glad that you're still alive! Where have you been? I'vlle missed your southern stories as well. Always warm regards, Bi
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Seems like everyone I know are having very serious health problems and I am being both a cook and a nurse for whoever needs me.
You writing about Virge's death reminds me that there will be a sunny side if I can just get thru this sadness. Need to start writing again, it saved me while I was caring for my mom....humor can really keep you sane.
Love hearing from you
Comment from Rondeno
This is a moving, heart-warming account of a friendship. You write with great skill and natural fluency. The whole thing is a considerable achievement.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2013
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This is a moving, heart-warming account of a friendship. You write with great skill and natural fluency. The whole thing is a considerable achievement.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2013
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Thanks for reading and for your very kind feedback. I appreciate both. Bill
