Saying Goodbye to Phyllis
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Comment from Pam (respa)
-A lovely choice of artwork
and heartfelt tribute, Helen.
-I didn't know Phyllis well,
and I didn't know until looking
at her portfolio that she and
Thomas Bowling did the
'Bowl of Stew.' I read one of
them, and it was so clever.
-Your poems are also a
very good tribute written from your heart.
-Phyllis would appreciate this
and have a smile or two, as well.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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-A lovely choice of artwork
and heartfelt tribute, Helen.
-I didn't know Phyllis well,
and I didn't know until looking
at her portfolio that she and
Thomas Bowling did the
'Bowl of Stew.' I read one of
them, and it was so clever.
-Your poems are also a
very good tribute written from your heart.
-Phyllis would appreciate this
and have a smile or two, as well.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much, Pam. I hope that her family would realize how much she was loved here.
Hugs!
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You are very welcome, Helen. I think they do, and appreciate it very much.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is really good Helen and a excellent ode to a dearly loved friend. I believe that I've read some of her work on here. She was a very talented writer. I believe that she was kind, encouraging, and witty. She will be missed. Thanks for sharing this well written offering. Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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This is really good Helen and a excellent ode to a dearly loved friend. I believe that I've read some of her work on here. She was a very talented writer. I believe that she was kind, encouraging, and witty. She will be missed. Thanks for sharing this well written offering. Well done!
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your sympathetic review, Jeffrey! Blessings on your weekend!
Comment from susand3022
Hi Helen, 5 minutes into the New Year and already, the loss of another Fanstorian. I didn't know Phyllis myself, I never had the pleasure of the connection... I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Hi Helen, 5 minutes into the New Year and already, the loss of another Fanstorian. I didn't know Phyllis myself, I never had the pleasure of the connection... I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thanks for reviewing, Susan. I guess that's how small my world is - I thought everyone knew her!
Hugs!
Comment from robyn corum
Helen,
Hmmm... starting to think this book wasn't such a good idea. So far this morning, I've only read Katy's letter, Thomas's poem, and this, but I can tell it's gonna be a long, hard journey.
We've lost some really amazing people, but this one has hit ME the hardest (or maybe it's even cumulative at this point?).
While I'm thinking about it, thank YOU for being a big part of my online life. You are very special and MATTER to me.
One nit: (YES! even here, I'm a pain!)
--> Then she gave reviewed my posts and gave me such helpful advice.
--> delete the first 'gave' (and the 'me'?)
Thanks, buddy.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Helen,
Hmmm... starting to think this book wasn't such a good idea. So far this morning, I've only read Katy's letter, Thomas's poem, and this, but I can tell it's gonna be a long, hard journey.
We've lost some really amazing people, but this one has hit ME the hardest (or maybe it's even cumulative at this point?).
While I'm thinking about it, thank YOU for being a big part of my online life. You are very special and MATTER to me.
One nit: (YES! even here, I'm a pain!)
--> Then she gave reviewed my posts and gave me such helpful advice.
--> delete the first 'gave' (and the 'me'?)
Thanks, buddy.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thanks for catching that, Robyn! I probably would have missed it even if I re-read it again!
Appreciate you, Robyn! Let's keep going for Phyllis and Dean and Michael ... You knew Brooke but I didn't. Thanks for rallying us together to grieve together and comfort one another. Hugs!
Comment from Therese Caron
This is a beautiful tribute to Phyllis, I will definitely find her book and add my own. She was one of the first people I had contact with when I joined Fanstory in October. I did not know her well, but she was sweet, funny, and very helpful. I will miss her, too!
Terry
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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This is a beautiful tribute to Phyllis, I will definitely find her book and add my own. She was one of the first people I had contact with when I joined Fanstory in October. I did not know her well, but she was sweet, funny, and very helpful. I will miss her, too!
Terry
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and joining our memorial for her. Hugs!
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Hi Helen,
Hope all is well with you and yours.
I didn't know Phyllis, but I did read a few of her works. She was a talented writer. As I haven't been on Fanstory in quite some time, I didn't know that she had passed away. I'm sorry to hear it.
You wrote a fine tribute to her. I think it especially nice that you made references to her works in your poems. Well done!
Hugs,
Connie
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Hi Helen,
Hope all is well with you and yours.
I didn't know Phyllis, but I did read a few of her works. She was a talented writer. As I haven't been on Fanstory in quite some time, I didn't know that she had passed away. I'm sorry to hear it.
You wrote a fine tribute to her. I think it especially nice that you made references to her works in your poems. Well done!
Hugs,
Connie
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Connie! Good to see you again. Thanks so much for the review and for letting me know you're alright.
Hope the New Year gives you many joyous events! Hugs!
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
What a magnificient tribute to a unique and special lady. She helped me with my English and my punctuation all the time. Loved the addition of the stories and the extra pieces
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What a magnificient tribute to a unique and special lady. She helped me with my English and my punctuation all the time. Loved the addition of the stories and the extra pieces
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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I learned grammar from her, too! Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Barb! Hugs!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Helen. I had a few interactions with Phyllis but did not know her very well. I didn't know she had health problems. That is always sad to learn that acquaintances have passed. Robert
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Hello Helen. I had a few interactions with Phyllis but did not know her very well. I didn't know she had health problems. That is always sad to learn that acquaintances have passed. Robert
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Yes, she was so very talented and a warm and helpful spirit here. Thanks for reviewing. Blessings!
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You're welcome
Comment from Pantygynt
She was indeed one of FanStory's best known contributors. I will miss her penguin family particularly. It is hard to think that they must inevitably perish with their author in the sense that there will be no more silly adventures and yet the will live forever as delightful stories.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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She was indeed one of FanStory's best known contributors. I will miss her penguin family particularly. It is hard to think that they must inevitably perish with their author in the sense that there will be no more silly adventures and yet the will live forever as delightful stories.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
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I'm glad she posted those penguins recently because when she first wrote them, I don't think I was on Fanstory yet. Thanks for reviewing, Jim! Blessings!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written tribute in honour of Phyllis Steward's life and contribution to FanStory over the years are of great value to all who interacted with her. Another bright star that is taken from us.
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A very well-written tribute in honour of Phyllis Steward's life and contribution to FanStory over the years are of great value to all who interacted with her. Another bright star that is taken from us.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020
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Yes, that's a great way to say - we will miss our bright star! Thank you, Sandra!
Hugs!
