Pondering the Final Curtain
Taking a look at my life; found no regrets.44 total reviews
Comment from vapros
'We do the best we can with what we have.' That's not bad, and I'm happy for you with the attitude you have shown us today. I, too, hope that it comes furtively in the night, for both of us. You will be okay - I'm sure. Well done; this report and a long life.
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reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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'We do the best we can with what we have.' That's not bad, and I'm happy for you with the attitude you have shown us today. I, too, hope that it comes furtively in the night, for both of us. You will be okay - I'm sure. Well done; this report and a long life.
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Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing your opinion. The six stars are bright and inviting. livelylinda
Comment from sailaway7289
Thanks for sharing this part of your life. I enjoyed your writing style and the story quickly pulled me in. It is a sad but strong piece.
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Thanks for sharing this part of your life. I enjoyed your writing style and the story quickly pulled me in. It is a sad but strong piece.
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Thank you for the positive feedback. livelylinda
Comment from Glasstruth
A beautifully heartfelt analysis of a life lived to the fullest. As I read this, I realized there were no easy moments, yet I think three daughters is a wonderful way to leave your seeds behind. Also, very therapeutic, and a great piece of writing to leave for the family. Superb! Good luck with the contest. Les
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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A beautifully heartfelt analysis of a life lived to the fullest. As I read this, I realized there were no easy moments, yet I think three daughters is a wonderful way to leave your seeds behind. Also, very therapeutic, and a great piece of writing to leave for the family. Superb! Good luck with the contest. Les
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts on this story. Linda
Comment from Kausar_Javeria
Wow..true story? amazing..This line struck me the most:
"No, I haven't any regrets because we make decisions based on our life experiences and maturity level available at the time of each decision. We do the best we can with what we have."
Great work..Good Luck with the contest and God Bless~!
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Wow..true story? amazing..This line struck me the most:
"No, I haven't any regrets because we make decisions based on our life experiences and maturity level available at the time of each decision. We do the best we can with what we have."
Great work..Good Luck with the contest and God Bless~!
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Yes, it is a true story. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. livelylinda
Comment from elchupakabra
unmarried woman in 1967. And, thus ended that road to my future. - unmarried women and the and is not needed before thus
And, we were a statistic: husband/wife working, three children, new house in burbs - again the and is not needed, also, in the burbs
speak since she posted on Facebook, a tirade of lies about how her life was a mess because of me. - structure reads strange; speak since she posted a tirade of lies about how her life was a mess because of me on Facebook(eliminates the uneccessary comma and makes the flow easier)
Despite some of the above mentioned anomales and an inordinate amount of "buts" which could be replaced with alsos or howevers, I thought this was a great write. I especially love the end, particularly this passage; "we make decisions based on our life experiences and maturity level available at the time of each decision. We do the best we can with what we have."
Excellent work on this write and best of luck in the contest, thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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unmarried woman in 1967. And, thus ended that road to my future. - unmarried women and the and is not needed before thus
And, we were a statistic: husband/wife working, three children, new house in burbs - again the and is not needed, also, in the burbs
speak since she posted on Facebook, a tirade of lies about how her life was a mess because of me. - structure reads strange; speak since she posted a tirade of lies about how her life was a mess because of me on Facebook(eliminates the uneccessary comma and makes the flow easier)
Despite some of the above mentioned anomales and an inordinate amount of "buts" which could be replaced with alsos or howevers, I thought this was a great write. I especially love the end, particularly this passage; "we make decisions based on our life experiences and maturity level available at the time of each decision. We do the best we can with what we have."
Excellent work on this write and best of luck in the contest, thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 05-May-2014
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing your opinion. I will reread and reevaluate the areas where you indicate changes are needed. Thanks for taking the time. livelylinda
Comment from mfowler
This is a sad time for you to be writing about life, but I think it can be therapeutic in a way, maybe even uplifting. I connected with your story personally when I saw that you graduated from high school in 1967 - a fine year for fine people, what say! Your decision to have no regrets is both mature, and basically sensible. Simply, because you have no choice, and feelings about past directions can only make you unhappy and not change a thing. My wife likes to quote John Lennon where he wrote: Life is what happens when you're making other plans. The changing fortunes of your life brought that back to me. I hope that your health gives you a shot at some future quality life. I wish you Godspeed on your journey.
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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This is a sad time for you to be writing about life, but I think it can be therapeutic in a way, maybe even uplifting. I connected with your story personally when I saw that you graduated from high school in 1967 - a fine year for fine people, what say! Your decision to have no regrets is both mature, and basically sensible. Simply, because you have no choice, and feelings about past directions can only make you unhappy and not change a thing. My wife likes to quote John Lennon where he wrote: Life is what happens when you're making other plans. The changing fortunes of your life brought that back to me. I hope that your health gives you a shot at some future quality life. I wish you Godspeed on your journey.
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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Thanks so much for reading this story and sharing your thoughts and uplifting words. Much appreciated. livelylinda
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello, dear Linda,
I've been behind in my reviewing, but never stopped praying for you.
How wonderful to be able to look back and not have any regrets.
Thinking of you, dear lady. You never know what's in store. Thank God the future is not in our own hands, right?
xxx
Sonali :)
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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Hello, dear Linda,
I've been behind in my reviewing, but never stopped praying for you.
How wonderful to be able to look back and not have any regrets.
Thinking of you, dear lady. You never know what's in store. Thank God the future is not in our own hands, right?
xxx
Sonali :)
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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Sonali: thanks for reading and for your kind words. Keep up the prayers; they are working. Linda
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I'll keep them coming, dear. xxx
Comment from Jessica Bell
If there is one wish I have for myself, it is to live a life without regrets. No one is perfect, that's a given. But, in the end, we are all perfectly ourselves. I am sorry to read you're not speaking with one daughter. I hope this changes soon.
This is well written and paced, and I don't see any SPAG. Nice job, and I hope that your time here is rich and regret free.
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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If there is one wish I have for myself, it is to live a life without regrets. No one is perfect, that's a given. But, in the end, we are all perfectly ourselves. I am sorry to read you're not speaking with one daughter. I hope this changes soon.
This is well written and paced, and I don't see any SPAG. Nice job, and I hope that your time here is rich and regret free.
Comment Written 04-May-2014
reply by the author on 04-May-2014
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Thanks so much, Jessica Bell, for reading this story and sharing your uplifting thoughts. Linda
Comment from ElPoetry001
Excellent.
The up hill push is the difficult, raising children the toughest, married to an alcoholic the roughest.
Although weary, it is not time to sleep, the years ahead are yours to keep.
Reset your gyroscope, deleting the bad, sad, ugly, and regretted. With a new slate you must make a date. Nature is your friend, your date will never end, the sunsets will set you free, fresh air and flowers for a queen bee.
Travel and you will find that problems diminish when left behind, physically and mentally you move on, appreciating your journey that you have won.
Happiness will find you as you cut the cords--of former burdens and fair weather friends, that is where the regrets end.
The black dress is simple, but elegant, the pearls set it off, you will be seen and admired. Go forward, rejoice in your new found freedom, and never give up.
When you stand in a quiet forest, or on a lonely beach, listen, you will hear Nature's chorus, "How great thou art."
I love your purse, it goes with your shoes.
reply by the author on 03-May-2014
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Excellent.
The up hill push is the difficult, raising children the toughest, married to an alcoholic the roughest.
Although weary, it is not time to sleep, the years ahead are yours to keep.
Reset your gyroscope, deleting the bad, sad, ugly, and regretted. With a new slate you must make a date. Nature is your friend, your date will never end, the sunsets will set you free, fresh air and flowers for a queen bee.
Travel and you will find that problems diminish when left behind, physically and mentally you move on, appreciating your journey that you have won.
Happiness will find you as you cut the cords--of former burdens and fair weather friends, that is where the regrets end.
The black dress is simple, but elegant, the pearls set it off, you will be seen and admired. Go forward, rejoice in your new found freedom, and never give up.
When you stand in a quiet forest, or on a lonely beach, listen, you will hear Nature's chorus, "How great thou art."
I love your purse, it goes with your shoes.
Comment Written 03-May-2014
reply by the author on 03-May-2014
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Haven't a clue about your review but it didn't make me blue and I never really drool. . .oh, isn't this fun. Thanks for reading and the bright yellow +. livelylinda
Comment from l.raven
Hi Linda , so many tears.. this is so sad...you say in here the final curtain hovering over head...soon making it's last closure...I pray so hard for you....did you see the doctor for other than your foot??? as long as you are breathing anything can happen...I am so glad you have so few regrets in your life....it's hard sometimes...I wish there were something I could do for you....your story is very well told...very well written...still no sixes...sorry...Luff Linda xxoo PM
reply by the author on 03-May-2014
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Hi Linda , so many tears.. this is so sad...you say in here the final curtain hovering over head...soon making it's last closure...I pray so hard for you....did you see the doctor for other than your foot??? as long as you are breathing anything can happen...I am so glad you have so few regrets in your life....it's hard sometimes...I wish there were something I could do for you....your story is very well told...very well written...still no sixes...sorry...Luff Linda xxoo PM
Comment Written 03-May-2014
reply by the author on 03-May-2014
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Hi Linda: I see my cardio doc on a regular basis, next Monday actually. I have nothing left to fix so I say, we are born, live our life and die. . .it sounds so simple until your own life is winding down. It's o.k., I have a handle on it all. My daughters are taking me out for dinner on Mother's Day and they know that it could very well be my last one. I don't focus on the last day; I review where I've been and where I might go if I had more time. I appreciate your prayers and thoughts and I am back on site on a regular basis, writing a little. Talk to you soon. Linda
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just pm you....I hope you have a wonderful day with your girls...talk later...luff..glad you are back...
