Preserving Connections
One man's gift for memories48 total reviews
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Rachelle. You really are a masterful story teller. You are able to take anecdotal events and comments and turn them into real stories. I read the story over multiple times because I enjoyed it. I also grew up in a town nearly exactly like the one described. You deserve 6 stars for the story so you got them.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Hi Rachelle. You really are a masterful story teller. You are able to take anecdotal events and comments and turn them into real stories. I read the story over multiple times because I enjoyed it. I also grew up in a town nearly exactly like the one described. You deserve 6 stars for the story so you got them.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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I really love your reviews, Robert, because they're so well-considered and understanding. Every time I read one, I smile and say, "He gets me." (While I find that comforting, that comment should probably SCARE you!!) Anyway, thank you for yet another very encouraging and wonderful review. I appreciate it immensely. xo
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I was told by a mentor of mine that the strength of my writing is the economy of words. Since he has several published novels I take for granted he knows what that means. I believe that is why I like your writing. You don't use the same old words all the time to describe similar circumstances. There are a lot of words in your verbal bank account.
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Not so much in my Member Dollars account right now, though...
Thanks for this terrific compliment. xo
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I struggle with member dollars. That's one of the reasons I don't post more than I do. I will not review stuff I read that I don't like. It puts a strain on my member dollar budget.
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Same here. I don't review anywhere near as much as I read.
Comment from Brenda Henderson
Rachelle, Woman You are a Boss! Awesome tale. Eloquently expressed! I so enjoyed reading this! I haven't been awarded enough 6 star ratings to cover you! I don't have one available now and this is so deserving of one. It was charming, engaging and a great joy! I read it aloud to my Mom and she enjoyed it too! Thank You for sharing this! I truly believe that you have the makings of a must see Sunday night television series here. Narrated by you recounting stories about the town and your lessons learned as a piano teacher! Quality Family Programming is so hard to come by. This would indeed be a bright light on the television landscape! Superbly Sublime!
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Rachelle, Woman You are a Boss! Awesome tale. Eloquently expressed! I so enjoyed reading this! I haven't been awarded enough 6 star ratings to cover you! I don't have one available now and this is so deserving of one. It was charming, engaging and a great joy! I read it aloud to my Mom and she enjoyed it too! Thank You for sharing this! I truly believe that you have the makings of a must see Sunday night television series here. Narrated by you recounting stories about the town and your lessons learned as a piano teacher! Quality Family Programming is so hard to come by. This would indeed be a bright light on the television landscape! Superbly Sublime!
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Oh, you sweet-talkin' reviewer, you!! This is so encouraging to read. Thank you for your generous words. xo
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You're very welcome Rachelle! It was very much deserved!
Comment from judiverse
Presering Connections"? Surely you mean preserving. This is excellent and sure to score big points in the true story contest. Isn't it wonderful when something spontaneous, like this former teacher's off-the-cuff presentation in which he demonstrated an amazing memory of the names of and stories about all those present at the high school reunion. I enjoyed your details about the town's history and the class clown master of ceremonies who had been working so hard on his act. How funny that he got the date wrong and no one thought to remind him because of his father's illness. Fate intervened! Even though were not a graduate of the high school, you were as entranced by the high school teacher's reminiscences as if you had been. Beautiful story. judi
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Presering Connections"? Surely you mean preserving. This is excellent and sure to score big points in the true story contest. Isn't it wonderful when something spontaneous, like this former teacher's off-the-cuff presentation in which he demonstrated an amazing memory of the names of and stories about all those present at the high school reunion. I enjoyed your details about the town's history and the class clown master of ceremonies who had been working so hard on his act. How funny that he got the date wrong and no one thought to remind him because of his father's illness. Fate intervened! Even though were not a graduate of the high school, you were as entranced by the high school teacher's reminiscences as if you had been. Beautiful story. judi
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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I've fixed the title on my edit screen, but it hasn't 'taken' on the main wall yet. Oy.
Anyway, thank you for this really nice review, Judi. You're right --I was transfixed by that man's mind (he was in his 80's then!) and how special he made that night for everyone in attendance. We spouses-of-classmates were spellbound, too, to hear him share little vignettes about our loved ones. Such a memorable night.
xo
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You're very welcome. In his eighties--that was really quite a feat, then. judi
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He's still going strong, too! Simply remarkable man! I run into him at the grocery store, and he greets me, "Oh hey! How's Bobby's doing these days? Spending a lot of time at the tax office, I bet. And how are all those piano students of yours doing?" And he's like this with EVERYONE!!
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It's amazing that he's still going so strong! Would be great if whatever he has could be bottled up and passed on to others. judi
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
That was a special, unique gift from that eloquent teacher, Rachelle. You are right. His speech will be remembered by all present forever. What a legacy. Thank you for sharing it. What a super way it turned out that the original speaker was absent. Your retelling this makes readers feel as if they are there with you. Thanks for sharing. Jan
in title--perhaps you meant preserving not presering
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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That was a special, unique gift from that eloquent teacher, Rachelle. You are right. His speech will be remembered by all present forever. What a legacy. Thank you for sharing it. What a super way it turned out that the original speaker was absent. Your retelling this makes readers feel as if they are there with you. Thanks for sharing. Jan
in title--perhaps you meant preserving not presering
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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OMGOODNESS! Thank you for catching that!!! Thanks for having my back!! xo
Comment from Rikki66
Good luck in the contest. Sound like the teacher was a Mr. Chips or Mrs. Minever that could remember and recite all. That I am sure impressed all attendees more than the scheduled host would have.
Rikki:)
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Good luck in the contest. Sound like the teacher was a Mr. Chips or Mrs. Minever that could remember and recite all. That I am sure impressed all attendees more than the scheduled host would have.
Rikki:)
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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You are soo exactly right about that, Rikki!! Thanks for your well-wishes in the contest. xo
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You are most welcome.
Rikki:)xo
Comment from doggymad1
This was a wonderful story. It reminds me a lot of our small town. Like East Rochester, people are related by blood ties some distant, but no less important for that.
Best of luck in the contest with this touching write
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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This was a wonderful story. It reminds me a lot of our small town. Like East Rochester, people are related by blood ties some distant, but no less important for that.
Best of luck in the contest with this touching write
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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No wonderful we get along so easily, Freda! We're both small-town girls! Thanks you for the well-wishes. xo
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This is a wonderful entry, Rachel! Your execution of the descriptive passages was as electrifying as the twinkle lights set off in the room that night :). I thoroughly enjoyed this and can easily see why that night became one of those very special memories in your life. Good luck in the judging and thank you very much for sharing it.
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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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This is a wonderful entry, Rachel! Your execution of the descriptive passages was as electrifying as the twinkle lights set off in the room that night :). I thoroughly enjoyed this and can easily see why that night became one of those very special memories in your life. Good luck in the judging and thank you very much for sharing it.
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Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Thanks for your very nice review, MysticAngel7777.
Comment from Heather Knight
Great story, Rachelle.
It's obvious that teacher really cared and that's why he remembered so much about his ex-students.
Just one thing: have you noticed the weird a at the end of your text?
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Great story, Rachelle.
It's obvious that teacher really cared and that's why he remembered so much about his ex-students.
Just one thing: have you noticed the weird a at the end of your text?
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
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Yes, I was in the process of still editing when you reviewed. Thanks, Maria. xo
