When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 86 "Anne's Family "A family's love is tested.
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Comment from Mabaker
Aren't family gatherings a mix of good and bad. The times you remember back, "Oh Heck, why did I say that, they will think I'm dreadful. Did I really say I didn't like that dress." Or whatever. Family do's can be wonderful or they can be the pits. Great chapter, looking forward to the next. Regards Mabaker
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2016
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Aren't family gatherings a mix of good and bad. The times you remember back, "Oh Heck, why did I say that, they will think I'm dreadful. Did I really say I didn't like that dress." Or whatever. Family do's can be wonderful or they can be the pits. Great chapter, looking forward to the next. Regards Mabaker
Comment Written 25-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2016
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This branch of the family was wonderfully wholesome with good values.
Thanks for checking in.
Comment from TheWriteTeach
I can identify with this, Shari. There for a few lines, I thought you were writing about my family! I guess we all have our problems, some more serious than others. I don't understand why people can't live in peace and enjoy their families. We need to love unconditionally, hug when comfort is needed, and be understanding, rather than judgemental.
This is another good installment to your book, Shari. As always, your writing is spot on. I didn't notice any spags. Nice work.
Suzanne
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016
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I can identify with this, Shari. There for a few lines, I thought you were writing about my family! I guess we all have our problems, some more serious than others. I don't understand why people can't live in peace and enjoy their families. We need to love unconditionally, hug when comfort is needed, and be understanding, rather than judgemental.
This is another good installment to your book, Shari. As always, your writing is spot on. I didn't notice any spags. Nice work.
Suzanne
Comment Written 24-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016
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Thanks, Suzanne. This was a filler because I dread writing the next chapter. To clue you in part of it involves Charles Manson.
Comment from boxergirl
Hey Shari,
I got a little distracted in this post and had a hard time keeping up with who's who.
I did like the part's about Nichole and Jeff. 8-)
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Hey Shari,
I got a little distracted in this post and had a hard time keeping up with who's who.
I did like the part's about Nichole and Jeff. 8-)
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Understandable, BG. Not my best, I admit. Will promise more action next time.
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You're good. I'm just amazed and a little jealous of how you are remembering all these intricate details. I find it fascinating. :-)
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You're good. I'm just amazed and a little jealous of how you are remembering all these intricate details. I find it fascinating. :-)
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I remember because I love family gossip. LOL
Comment from Realist101
This is just sad...but all too common. My own family is just rife with discord. And it's driving me insane. I wish I could just GO. And not look back. How is it we love people, and they can't be nice? I don't get it. Sigh...good writing but bad situation my dear Shari. x.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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This is just sad...but all too common. My own family is just rife with discord. And it's driving me insane. I wish I could just GO. And not look back. How is it we love people, and they can't be nice? I don't get it. Sigh...good writing but bad situation my dear Shari. x.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I suspect The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family ruined us for reality. :-)
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Yes! They did...great point! :) And Andy Griffith too. As they say, "This ain't Mayberry Or is it, "We ain't in Kansas anymore?" Lol! x
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Yes! They did...great point! :) And Andy Griffith too. As they say, "This ain't Mayberry Or is it, "We ain't in Kansas anymore?" Lol! x
Comment from michaelcahill
I wonder how sincere not having much use for the human race is, the remark or the feeling I mean? I've said something akin to that before, but when it comes down to it, the truth is I do care quite a bit. Maybe it's a form of resignation to how bad things are or even a bitter reaction to the stupidity of how we've managed to ruin most things. Just a thought. This is still completely engaging no matter where I happen to pop in at. Got my bank card out waiting. LOL mikey
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I wonder how sincere not having much use for the human race is, the remark or the feeling I mean? I've said something akin to that before, but when it comes down to it, the truth is I do care quite a bit. Maybe it's a form of resignation to how bad things are or even a bitter reaction to the stupidity of how we've managed to ruin most things. Just a thought. This is still completely engaging no matter where I happen to pop in at. Got my bank card out waiting. LOL mikey
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Maybe it's a form of resignation to how bad things are or even a bitter reaction to the stupidity of how we've managed to ruin most things. --
You got that right, mickey. Thanks for the insightful review.
Comment from mermaids
You have a variety of characters in your family, it is interesting that your half-sister was a Lutheran minister in South Dakota. The dynamics continue and I am intrigued by your statement, your daughter and her husband do not have much use for the human race.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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You have a variety of characters in your family, it is interesting that your half-sister was a Lutheran minister in South Dakota. The dynamics continue and I am intrigued by your statement, your daughter and her husband do not have much use for the human race.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Thanks, mermaids. I'm guessing she remembers the bad times instead of the good. Same with Jeff. Or maybe it's California's business world. Sigh...
Comment from Donya Quijote
Anne's children seem to be pretty nice, at least from what you have revealed. Each son has done his own thing, became his own man. This what I see in this snippet from that side of the family.
That divorce thing, I can relate to that. My grandma refused to give my grandfather a divorce, so they lived together until she died. The fallout from her death was an ugly affair, to say the very least about it.
I know you are still building up to something big. That big thing is not apparent nor really even hinted at in the story. Is there any back story to it that you can use to lead us to this upcoming event rather than reminding us that bad this way comes?
I have mixed thought about your daughter. Sometimes I like her and sometimes I don't. This is one time I don't. Is she really that cold? A gift such as the one sent by her brother is as good as gold in my book. I know she has a nice, good side but sometimes it seem her bad side is really over the top. And this bit about not socializing? Don't actors have to do a lot of that? Isn't that how they get noticed too, aside from getting roles in productions and what not? Maybe I am in an overly critical mood right now. CE/Parent-teacher conference day!!!
By the way, I'm sure but think this "I hate people" mantra (this:they didn't have much use for the human race)is quite common today. My student say such things all the time. Perhaps it is the age in which we live today. Sad, isn't it?
I can understand why do you didn't want to press the issue. You relationship with your daughter has undergone much change since she moved away and then married Jeff. You've worked on patching up the old wounds and moving on. Best to let sleeping dogs lie,right?
Question: Do you think living in California changes you?
"Once cruel words leave your mouth, they're not forgotten." So very true these words! I my flex classes we often discuss the power of the spoken word. On occasion, I can see the light come on behind those blank,expressionless eyes.
Nits:
majpr Sp >major
Gee, I wonder it is that could have happened to ruin the trip. Also looking forward to hearing about Frank's experience on the amusment park ride.
PS: I really my reviews are helpful to you. I digress a lot.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Anne's children seem to be pretty nice, at least from what you have revealed. Each son has done his own thing, became his own man. This what I see in this snippet from that side of the family.
That divorce thing, I can relate to that. My grandma refused to give my grandfather a divorce, so they lived together until she died. The fallout from her death was an ugly affair, to say the very least about it.
I know you are still building up to something big. That big thing is not apparent nor really even hinted at in the story. Is there any back story to it that you can use to lead us to this upcoming event rather than reminding us that bad this way comes?
I have mixed thought about your daughter. Sometimes I like her and sometimes I don't. This is one time I don't. Is she really that cold? A gift such as the one sent by her brother is as good as gold in my book. I know she has a nice, good side but sometimes it seem her bad side is really over the top. And this bit about not socializing? Don't actors have to do a lot of that? Isn't that how they get noticed too, aside from getting roles in productions and what not? Maybe I am in an overly critical mood right now. CE/Parent-teacher conference day!!!
By the way, I'm sure but think this "I hate people" mantra (this:they didn't have much use for the human race)is quite common today. My student say such things all the time. Perhaps it is the age in which we live today. Sad, isn't it?
I can understand why do you didn't want to press the issue. You relationship with your daughter has undergone much change since she moved away and then married Jeff. You've worked on patching up the old wounds and moving on. Best to let sleeping dogs lie,right?
Question: Do you think living in California changes you?
"Once cruel words leave your mouth, they're not forgotten." So very true these words! I my flex classes we often discuss the power of the spoken word. On occasion, I can see the light come on behind those blank,expressionless eyes.
Nits:
majpr Sp >major
Gee, I wonder it is that could have happened to ruin the trip. Also looking forward to hearing about Frank's experience on the amusment park ride.
PS: I really my reviews are helpful to you. I digress a lot.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I agree that something is missing here. Not my usual oomph. I even shortened it by two hundred words, but still the only tidbit that is relevant is Nichole's attitude toward people and even her brother. My aunt told me California would change her, but looking back, Frank and I remember signs that she'd rather not be in this world.
I couldn't find the spag.
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I thought maybe you had edited it out because to took me awhile to find it myself.
It's in this line: she and Lee had majpr fallouts. Sound familiar?
Wow! You cut two hundred words from it! That's a lot.
Sometimes you need a chapter like this. Your building up to something. I've got a feeling you're gonna make me mad. I don't know if I could be friends with your daughter. it's hard to be around such negativity. Has the attitude improved with age? I get the feeling you don't approve of that attitude either, and you and her were so very close once, almost like peas in a pod. Mothers and daughters should be like that. I always felt like I didn't live up to my mother's expectations. I was a bit of a disappointment I guess. A tomboy rather than a little girl who liked dresses and tea parties and all that girly stuff. I was happier playing in the dirt and tossing a football with the boys. She tried to force the girly stuff on me, even made me wear dresses to school. The more she pressed the more I rebelled. I will only wear a dress now to a funeral or some other shindig like that. Anyway, that's water under the bridge now. Both of my parents are gone now. Reconciliation is impossible now.
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Thanks, I found and corrected the nit. I always feel parents should be grateful that a child is born without any physical or mental defects.
Yes, it is hard to deal with Nichole's negativity. So opposite from her brother.
Comment from Louise Michelle
I think we all sometimes blurt things out that we regret, it's just part of the human condition. A card with a picture of one's kids on something other than a Christmas card is a bit unusual, probably bordering on being obnoxious. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I think we all sometimes blurt things out that we regret, it's just part of the human condition. A card with a picture of one's kids on something other than a Christmas card is a bit unusual, probably bordering on being obnoxious. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Ha,ha. That's what Nichole thought. I personally love being reminded each month of what a beautiful son I brought into this world, his wise choice of wife, two gifted children, and money enough. :-)
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
I bet the next chapter will be a good one. You left us in suspense. Pretty much no one in my family likes anyone else. So I thank God for my Fanstory family. This is well written, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I bet the next chapter will be a good one. You left us in suspense. Pretty much no one in my family likes anyone else. So I thank God for my Fanstory family. This is well written, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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I didn't go to the big family union two years ago. I don't dislike all my relatives, but we have nothing in common. The next chapter will have you gnashing your teeth, I hope. :-)
Comment from chasennov
More drama in real life than fiction. A chapter in the book When Blood Collides. Anne's Family.' I just absolutely love family tiffs and fights. Your family is no different than anyone else's, but you at least talk about yours and you don't pull any punches. I do the same. Very well done, Shari.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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More drama in real life than fiction. A chapter in the book When Blood Collides. Anne's Family.' I just absolutely love family tiffs and fights. Your family is no different than anyone else's, but you at least talk about yours and you don't pull any punches. I do the same. Very well done, Shari.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016
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Wrong title, Chase. That was Gloria's posts. Yep, my family was mild compared to some tales related. Problem is, I was brought up watching Father Knows Best, The Partridge Family, Leave it to Beaver, etc.
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So sorry, Shari. Must be getting old. Take care.
