Tiny And I
Just a small walk back in time20 total reviews
Comment from padumachitta
hi ya
this surely derserves the award...i am sort of out of sixes...but I give you a virtual one...
nice Appy in your profile...is he yours?
take care when giving care,
padumachitta
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2017
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hi ya
this surely derserves the award...i am sort of out of sixes...but I give you a virtual one...
nice Appy in your profile...is he yours?
take care when giving care,
padumachitta
Comment Written 01-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2017
Thank you. The horse in my profile is Carmen. She has been dead for many years now. I rode her in parades and on trail rides. She was a good horse and I wrote a story about her some time back if you are interested. It is simply called Carmen.
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ok...i ride...i have had my best companions be four legged and taller than me....
Comment from suep
I enjoyed reading your memoir. Tiny sounds so cute and it sounds like she was a very special companion. I like your easy, conversational tone and your detailed descriptions that put the reader into the scene. I especially loved the part where you both drift off to sleep in the leaves with Tiny's head on your stomach. And then she dutifully wakes you as she senses dangerous weather approaching. I always dreamed of growing up on a farm. Sounds like some great memories and I'll look forward to reading more... Sue P. :)
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2017
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I enjoyed reading your memoir. Tiny sounds so cute and it sounds like she was a very special companion. I like your easy, conversational tone and your detailed descriptions that put the reader into the scene. I especially loved the part where you both drift off to sleep in the leaves with Tiny's head on your stomach. And then she dutifully wakes you as she senses dangerous weather approaching. I always dreamed of growing up on a farm. Sounds like some great memories and I'll look forward to reading more... Sue P. :)
Comment Written 16-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2017
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Thank you. I had a marvelous childhood. there were twelve kids in my family and we lived the old way. Outdoor toilet, wood stoves, baths in a washtub, etc. It was great.
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You're welcome. The good ole days ... sounds absolutely wonderful! :)
Comment from Sis Cat
Oh, thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your well-deserved win. I love your tranquil descriptions of life on a farm in the fifties and how your revelries are interrupted by a sudden thunderstorm. You have a great sense of details. I can hear and see the action. I am glad you and Tiny escaped without being struck by lightning so you could share more stories with us. Thanks.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2017
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Oh, thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your well-deserved win. I love your tranquil descriptions of life on a farm in the fifties and how your revelries are interrupted by a sudden thunderstorm. You have a great sense of details. I can hear and see the action. I am glad you and Tiny escaped without being struck by lightning so you could share more stories with us. Thanks.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2017
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Thank you. Tiny and I spent a lot of time together. I loved that little dog.
Comment from RazorFace
Good for you! I would write more about my childhood except that it would probably only be interesting to behavior therapists :). It was a very nice piece that reminded me of my days in West Virginia. I often took my dog Chaka, a male bullmastiff up to the woods. I was surprised by weather all the time too! I am no grammar king, I did find one little thing:
tiny and I raced home as fast as out feet would carry us. - I get the feeling that out should have our. No biggy. Very nice.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2017
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Good for you! I would write more about my childhood except that it would probably only be interesting to behavior therapists :). It was a very nice piece that reminded me of my days in West Virginia. I often took my dog Chaka, a male bullmastiff up to the woods. I was surprised by weather all the time too! I am no grammar king, I did find one little thing:
tiny and I raced home as fast as out feet would carry us. - I get the feeling that out should have our. No biggy. Very nice.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2017
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Thank you for the catch, I missed that little word in my edit. It's so easy to do.
Comment from winnona
A well-written contest entry. You wrote the details well that brought the piece to life for me. From the description of yourself, and your dog to going swimming too waking up to a thunderstorm. Very well done.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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A well-written contest entry. You wrote the details well that brought the piece to life for me. From the description of yourself, and your dog to going swimming too waking up to a thunderstorm. Very well done.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Thank you, my friend. Tiny was my special friend when I was a child. She went everywhere with me.
Comment from Heidi M
What a lovely memory of bygone days. I could sense the relaxation you felt with Tiny by your side. I love that you were able to fall asleep and just enjoy the outdoors. Faithful Tiny let you know that all was not right and you almost made it home before the storm. It was fun to take a trip down memory lane with you.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017
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What a lovely memory of bygone days. I could sense the relaxation you felt with Tiny by your side. I love that you were able to fall asleep and just enjoy the outdoors. Faithful Tiny let you know that all was not right and you almost made it home before the storm. It was fun to take a trip down memory lane with you.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017
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Thank you. I did love that little dog and have never forgotten her. Thank you for your comments and reading the story.
Comment from mvbrooks
Thanks for taking us back with you to this very pleasant experience from your childhood. The clothing and scene descriptions are very strong and easily invoke images in your reader's imagination. The simple elements of childhood, like swinging, make tis a relatable and fun read.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017
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Thanks for taking us back with you to this very pleasant experience from your childhood. The clothing and scene descriptions are very strong and easily invoke images in your reader's imagination. The simple elements of childhood, like swinging, make tis a relatable and fun read.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2017
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Thank you. I had a marvelous childhood and love to go back once in a while. Thanks for the stars and comments.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
A wonderful story, rich in imagery. You made us feel like we were beside young you while you were out on a walk with Tiny.
It was so cute when you said you showed up on your porch and your mother had to keep from laughing. I'm sure the two of you were a sight!
Thank you for sharing,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2017
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A wonderful story, rich in imagery. You made us feel like we were beside young you while you were out on a walk with Tiny.
It was so cute when you said you showed up on your porch and your mother had to keep from laughing. I'm sure the two of you were a sight!
Thank you for sharing,
Rhonda
Comment Written 03-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2017
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Thank you. My mother had a sense of humor and she needed it with twelve kids. I imagine Tiny and I were quite the sight.
Comment from heisemg
Since I happen to be a country boy and grew up on a farm and enjoyed your ability to describe your home. I could feel, hear and almost taste the sensations you were describing. Excellent Memoir it should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2017
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Since I happen to be a country boy and grew up on a farm and enjoyed your ability to describe your home. I could feel, hear and almost taste the sensations you were describing. Excellent Memoir it should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2017
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Thank you. Farm life is the best way to live. I would never survive in a town even now at 70.
Comment from Craigitar
Very nicely written! Very descriptive with great imagery. The whole telling has a dream-like quality that pulled me right in. Although no great earth-shattering experience is captured here, it definitely does not leave the reader thinking "so what?" Thanks for sharing this little piece of your life. Luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2017
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Very nicely written! Very descriptive with great imagery. The whole telling has a dream-like quality that pulled me right in. Although no great earth-shattering experience is captured here, it definitely does not leave the reader thinking "so what?" Thanks for sharing this little piece of your life. Luck with the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2017
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I wasn't too sure that readers might not think "so what" It was just a day that happened to cross my mind as I watched the rain fall.
