When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "Loose Lips"A family's love is tested.
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Comment from I am Cat
'Of course, I figured the chances of their breaking up would be better if we tried to accept him.'
ok that made me laugh out loud! lol
but then, she KNOWS he's a creep, right? by this:
' "I could tell you a lot more about Jeff, but then you'd really hate him."
right?
kids!
I lived in Alaska for seven years... a beautiful place to be! Loved it... (except for the darkness... which was fun the FIRST winter, and devastating the last six.)
moving on! :)
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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'Of course, I figured the chances of their breaking up would be better if we tried to accept him.'
ok that made me laugh out loud! lol
but then, she KNOWS he's a creep, right? by this:
' "I could tell you a lot more about Jeff, but then you'd really hate him."
right?
kids!
I lived in Alaska for seven years... a beautiful place to be! Loved it... (except for the darkness... which was fun the FIRST winter, and devastating the last six.)
moving on! :)
Comment Written 12-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015
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Nichole knew what she was getting into when she walked down the aisles, but he must have sweet-talked her into overlooking his flaws. I'm accepted it now.
Living in darkness would drive me nuts. The worst handicap is being blind!
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I think that people without sight most likely see better than those whose eyesight is better than theirs. They have all those other things working for them. Too often, we let our eyes do what our other senses should be doing ... and they trick us all the time... Do not be fooled... if Nicole was fooled, it was because she WANTED to be fooled. :(
We've all been there.
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Good point about eyes and Nichole. When I called her today, she sounded happy so I am too.
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I know just how that is... My daughter's moods directly affect mine as well. I truly think that the REAL "bipolar disorder" is the fact that so many people's moods are affected by other people in their lives... and mysteriously, if those people stop transferring their magnetic auras, or whatever the hell is bouncing around and jig jagging at each other all the time... if they just back away... and go in another direction... those moods seem to abate, and even dissipate sometimes... odd, isn't it? Some people are toxic to us... and sometimes... they can even be spawned from within us... and we even love them with everything we are... but they just rub us raw. :(
(((((Shari)))))) <3
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You are spot on about magnetic auras. That's why I don't like Jeff. He's negative and critical of most people.
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ewww... a bad egg
Comment from w.j.debi
Another great chapter. I love how you are able to bring the emotions out in the relationship. The sacrifices that parents will make for their children is amazing. Hopefully, she recognizes how much you love her some day.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
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Another great chapter. I love how you are able to bring the emotions out in the relationship. The sacrifices that parents will make for their children is amazing. Hopefully, she recognizes how much you love her some day.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
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I just posted chapter 19. Hold on to your socks at the end. I had to really bite my tongue."
Comment from Muffins
I didn't see a scenario where your relationship with your daughter was in jeopardy. Her reaction,although unreasonable, was a small blimp which you solved immediately . The love you have for your daughter radiates in this chapter. I hope she realizes how much you give of yourself to make her happy .
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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I didn't see a scenario where your relationship with your daughter was in jeopardy. Her reaction,although unreasonable, was a small blimp which you solved immediately . The love you have for your daughter radiates in this chapter. I hope she realizes how much you give of yourself to make her happy .
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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She does, but only shows it on Mother's Day and my Birthday. LOL
I think she was upset that we wouldn't spend the money to see her perform.
Comment from Shirley B
Dear Shari, Great chapter, Oh I would love to go on a cruise with my son. It does sound like it is hard to find time to figure out a time between your mom and daughter, but that is the way with many people. Looking forward to the next chapter, Shirley
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Dear Shari, Great chapter, Oh I would love to go on a cruise with my son. It does sound like it is hard to find time to figure out a time between your mom and daughter, but that is the way with many people. Looking forward to the next chapter, Shirley
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Thank you so much for the coveted six. I'm enjoying writing this even if some of the memories are sad. Worse to come. Sigh...
Comment from Donya Quijote
I really don't get a feeling that your relationship with your daughter was in jeopardy because you balked at taking a cruise initially. I wish you had described her performance in greater detail. I guess I'm curious since I'm not there. And a few more details about what the cruise was like would be nice. I have thought of taking that Alaskan cruise too. I want to see the whales and the midnight sun. Also is it a thrill to have your drinks cooled by glacier ice? Or is that a myth? What other activities are there to do? Lots of shuffleboard? Where did you stop? Odd that the tours aren't recommended in the Pacific. These days they are more encourage for safety reasons. This is one time I am gonna tell you details are important. Still this segment is well written...
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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I really don't get a feeling that your relationship with your daughter was in jeopardy because you balked at taking a cruise initially. I wish you had described her performance in greater detail. I guess I'm curious since I'm not there. And a few more details about what the cruise was like would be nice. I have thought of taking that Alaskan cruise too. I want to see the whales and the midnight sun. Also is it a thrill to have your drinks cooled by glacier ice? Or is that a myth? What other activities are there to do? Lots of shuffleboard? Where did you stop? Odd that the tours aren't recommended in the Pacific. These days they are more encourage for safety reasons. This is one time I am gonna tell you details are important. Still this segment is well written...
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Thanks, Donna. I thought about details, but that's not the main point of the book. Don't know about glacier ice. All ships have the same activities. We've been on at least fifteen. Like everything it gets old after a while. They keep the ships so damn cold now in order to keep down infections.
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Maybe some day I will take a cruise. I vowed to do so after being in the Navy. Cruised a lot but it wasn't fun. I found most of the Caribbean Islands to be pits and have no real desire to revisit any of them except maybe Puerto Rice because I didn't get to do the things I wanted to do like visit El Yunque or see Old San Juan or the phosphorous Bay (it's supposed to glow at night due to bio-luminescent algae). Maybe a Scandinavian cruise or a Med cruise would suit me better?
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15 cruises? That's a lot. Lucky....
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Europe, Europe, Europe! But Mediterranean comes in second.
Comment from Deniz22
"Oh good, I feel so much better about Jeff now"...did you think that but not say it? "Loose Lips Sink Ships" but you were good at keeping yours under control...not easy for a woman named "Spitfire" I assume...:) (Clark Kent makes a big deal of adjusting his glasses so Lois doesn't smack him) :)
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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"Oh good, I feel so much better about Jeff now"...did you think that but not say it? "Loose Lips Sink Ships" but you were good at keeping yours under control...not easy for a woman named "Spitfire" I assume...:) (Clark Kent makes a big deal of adjusting his glasses so Lois doesn't smack him) :)
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Sarcasm becomes you, Clark. Talk about missed opportunities. Wail until the next chapter to feel any better about Jeff.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Shari - solid writing here, smooth dialogue and kept me wanting to read. Well some patch-up work on the relationship with the cruise worked. But you had me pondering your hook at the end...and what that meant from Nichole.
No issues smooth as silk.
Thanks for sharing,
Maureen
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Dear Shari - solid writing here, smooth dialogue and kept me wanting to read. Well some patch-up work on the relationship with the cruise worked. But you had me pondering your hook at the end...and what that meant from Nichole.
No issues smooth as silk.
Thanks for sharing,
Maureen
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Thanks, Maureen, for a dynamite review. You'll get some answers in the next post.
Comment from mermaids
The cruise sounds like so much fun and your words reveal how proud you are of your daughter. Your last line about her boyfriend is enticing to read the next chapter, I am on edge waiting. Your prose writing draws the reader in and holds her there.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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The cruise sounds like so much fun and your words reveal how proud you are of your daughter. Your last line about her boyfriend is enticing to read the next chapter, I am on edge waiting. Your prose writing draws the reader in and holds her there.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Thanks so much for following this. I find I can't wait to write the next chapter! But first, I have to work on a story for the non-fiction contest.
Comment from Helena Frances
Well constructed story--I was pulled in immediately.
Looking forward to more...
Not a good sign when it seems you'll dislike someone you already can't stand:)
Families can be tough!
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Well constructed story--I was pulled in immediately.
Looking forward to more...
Not a good sign when it seems you'll dislike someone you already can't stand:)
Families can be tough!
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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That's an understatement! Thanks for joining my song and dance with blood relations.
Comment from juliesibs
We do a lot of things for our kids. So, Bravo, for giving all you got to being a good mom. I am a little concerned about the other things about Jeff? That's scary.
Have a great week,
Julie
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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We do a lot of things for our kids. So, Bravo, for giving all you got to being a good mom. I am a little concerned about the other things about Jeff? That's scary.
Have a great week,
Julie
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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I can't believe I let money be more important than supporting my daughter. A lesson I needed to learn.
