A Life of Contrasts
The good, the bad, and the enjoyable. (150 words)10 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This piece is very well-written--vividly descriptive and moving. Your sustained use of parallel statements is impressive, creating a revealing,
inclusive set of characteristics.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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This piece is very well-written--vividly descriptive and moving. Your sustained use of parallel statements is impressive, creating a revealing,
inclusive set of characteristics.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your review, Janice. Much appreciated.
Comment from Bill Schott
This one-hundred-fifty-word story, A Life of Contrasts, has the proper word count and finds a life that seeks and finds fulfillment in all aspects. The ups and downs are the only road we can travel. Neat encapsulation.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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This one-hundred-fifty-word story, A Life of Contrasts, has the proper word count and finds a life that seeks and finds fulfillment in all aspects. The ups and downs are the only road we can travel. Neat encapsulation.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your review. Some roads are more hilly than others, but you get good scenery on the summit, eventually.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I like your entry for the Your Life in 150 Words contest.
You tell of your hardships, accomplishments, and joys very well in this short piece.
Good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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I like your entry for the Your Life in 150 Words contest.
You tell of your hardships, accomplishments, and joys very well in this short piece.
Good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Thank you so much for reviewing my story.
Comment from Susan Larson
How admirable that you kept and continue to keep such a positive attitude in your life and that you found such a meaningful way to fulfill your dream of being a hero.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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How admirable that you kept and continue to keep such a positive attitude in your life and that you found such a meaningful way to fulfill your dream of being a hero.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your review, Susan. I had that recurring little winged hero dream quite often. It almost was like a serial - I remember different 'episodes' where I rescued someone or an animal. In one episode I got injured and was put in an ambulance, but I came to and flew out the back doors. It is still quite vivid, 60 years later.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your journey through life and you found yourself and a career you enjoy. Your battle is now behind you, I admire you for nursing your father through Alzheimers, that is not an easy task, I think you fulfilled your dream of being a winged hero, I enjoyed your story, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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I enjoyed your journey through life and you found yourself and a career you enjoy. Your battle is now behind you, I admire you for nursing your father through Alzheimers, that is not an easy task, I think you fulfilled your dream of being a winged hero, I enjoyed your story, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your comments, Dolly.
150 words is the tip of the iceberg.
Comment from Patty Palmer
My sons are adopted as well. You've led a busy life, I see! You've done a lot of selfless volunteer to help others and took care of your dad during his illness. You seem to have a big heart and that's a virtue!
Good luck with the contest!
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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My sons are adopted as well. You've led a busy life, I see! You've done a lot of selfless volunteer to help others and took care of your dad during his illness. You seem to have a big heart and that's a virtue!
Good luck with the contest!
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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You have a big heart too, Patty. I reckon adopting kids is an act of major selflessness.
Comment from Debbie Pope
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I was engaged with every word of your story. At an early age, you seem to take responsibility for your future. You accept what fate has handed you and make the most of it.
My prayers are with you as you care for your father. I hope that some day you can return to your dreams and travel. I take care of my mother, who has lived with us for a year and a half now. It is hard, but I could not live with myself if I did not accept this mantle of responsibility.
Once again, I enjoyed getting to know you and will check out your identity later. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I was engaged with every word of your story. At an early age, you seem to take responsibility for your future. You accept what fate has handed you and make the most of it.
My prayers are with you as you care for your father. I hope that some day you can return to your dreams and travel. I take care of my mother, who has lived with us for a year and a half now. It is hard, but I could not live with myself if I did not accept this mantle of responsibility.
Once again, I enjoyed getting to know you and will check out your identity later. Best wishes.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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Hi Debbie
You obviously have a similar sense of care for your mother that I had for my father (he died some years ago... I looked after him for 5 years). If asked to name an achievement I am proud of, that would be one.
Thanks for your review comments, and sharing something of your own life.
Comment from JLR
An authentic, honest, self analysis of life as it came, how one waddles through life and uses talents Tharp come the depths of the soul even with the emotional scars. Thank you for this honesty, you, of course, are a survivor. Write on and write often.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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An authentic, honest, self analysis of life as it came, how one waddles through life and uses talents Tharp come the depths of the soul even with the emotional scars. Thank you for this honesty, you, of course, are a survivor. Write on and write often.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.
Comment from Rikki66
Good luck in the contest. I lost my mother to Alzheimer's. You are living a full life for 150 words.**********************************************************************************************************************************************
Rikki
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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Good luck in the contest. I lost my mother to Alzheimer's. You are living a full life for 150 words.**********************************************************************************************************************************************
Rikki
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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... and much more joyful living than 150 words can cover.
Thanks for your review Rikki.
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I sense a 10000 word memoir.
Rikki
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Once I started it wouldn't stop!
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Best of luck.
Rikki
Comment from Ricky1024
*A Life of Contrasts'
Was well written and rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues as well.
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Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks,
DOCTOR RICKY 1024
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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*A Life of Contrasts'
Was well written and rich in Theme and Imagery.
It read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues as well.
...
Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks,
DOCTOR RICKY 1024
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
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Thanks for reviewing.
