Dear Abby
Guess me, guess me, if you can...25 total reviews
Comment from Ricky1024
"Dear Abby"
This was a Pleasure to end nuclear armaments.
To dismiss weapons of war.
Eradicate deadly weapons.
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This read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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Rich in Theme and Imagery.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
I do know there was a famous German scientists who had a lot to do with the construction and creation of nuclear weapons in the a-bomb.
So I would guess it was probably him?
Ricky
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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"Dear Abby"
This was a Pleasure to end nuclear armaments.
To dismiss weapons of war.
Eradicate deadly weapons.
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This read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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Rich in Theme and Imagery.
...
The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
I do know there was a famous German scientists who had a lot to do with the construction and creation of nuclear weapons in the a-bomb.
So I would guess it was probably him?
Ricky
Comment Written 16-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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You are quite right, Ricky. ;) Thanx for stopping by on Dr. Wernher von Braun's dilemma... he and American Robert Goddard are the fathers of modern missile and rocket technology. Take care out there and enjoy the remainder of the week! ;) Yvette
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a clever way to present the problem and give the answer. Now that so few people get the newspaper, is there still someone such as Dear Abby to ask for advice?
I love the hopefulness in the ending line. "Let the moon be only the beginning."
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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This is a clever way to present the problem and give the answer. Now that so few people get the newspaper, is there still someone such as Dear Abby to ask for advice?
I love the hopefulness in the ending line. "Let the moon be only the beginning."
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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I'm really not sure.... the younger folks just use social media to collect all sorts of advice - LOL!!! :) :) :) And, yeah, that's a bit of personal 'hope' thrown in there... :) Thanx for dropping by, W.J.! ;) Yvette
Comment from poetwatch
Well it ain't playtoe, Yvette. :) E=MC square? Don't know. What I know is that this is a good story. :) I'm getting rusty not writing, need to write and do. Thank you It has been awhile that Dear Abby wrote anything.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Well it ain't playtoe, Yvette. :) E=MC square? Don't know. What I know is that this is a good story. :) I'm getting rusty not writing, need to write and do. Thank you It has been awhile that Dear Abby wrote anything.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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You are quite right about that, Jose - no question... think it might be because nobody reads anymore! ;) Thanx for stopping by on Dr. Wernher von Braun's dilemma (yep! that's the guy, not ol' Einy! ... he and American Robert Goddard are the fathers of modern missile and rocket technology. Good to hear from you my friend... take care out there in the Lonestar State, sir! ;) Yvette
Comment from L. R. Jensen
What an interesting take on "Dear Abby." H-in-H has to weigh opportunity and possible consequences, which is something everyone has to deal with- if not quite to that extent.
Abby's response is well thought out and carries with it wisdom and insight. I like that you do not end this with a definite course of action but let the reader wonder what will happen.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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What an interesting take on "Dear Abby." H-in-H has to weigh opportunity and possible consequences, which is something everyone has to deal with- if not quite to that extent.
Abby's response is well thought out and carries with it wisdom and insight. I like that you do not end this with a definite course of action but let the reader wonder what will happen.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Thanx so much for your review of this 'club challenge', L-R... was fun to put myself in the position of such an awesome engineer! ;) : ) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, my lady, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from estory
This is about Werner Von Braun, of course. I remember the space race very well since I grew up in the sixties and I thought the PBS documentary Chasing the Moon was a fantastic, nostalgic trip. Werner von Braun was a complicated character, as are most people, I guess. He had a single minded aim in life, to get to the moon, and after that Mars, and he seemed willing to accommodate whatever government would help him out in the development of his rockets; first, Nazi Germany, and then passing on the Soviet Union for the USA, in what seems like a no brainer. I like the way you put this together in this advice column letter and answer, it allows us to feel some of the passions of von Braun, at the same time as leaving it in a degree of perspective, I think. estory
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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This is about Werner Von Braun, of course. I remember the space race very well since I grew up in the sixties and I thought the PBS documentary Chasing the Moon was a fantastic, nostalgic trip. Werner von Braun was a complicated character, as are most people, I guess. He had a single minded aim in life, to get to the moon, and after that Mars, and he seemed willing to accommodate whatever government would help him out in the development of his rockets; first, Nazi Germany, and then passing on the Soviet Union for the USA, in what seems like a no brainer. I like the way you put this together in this advice column letter and answer, it allows us to feel some of the passions of von Braun, at the same time as leaving it in a degree of perspective, I think. estory
Comment Written 13-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, estory -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun... I did so appreciate your comments on the understanding of history--kindof a lost art these days....sigh. :) :) Take care and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
OH wow this one is perfect and just what I would imaging Abby letting out with. I truly loved her responses and miss them. You took me to another era and yet our own. Thank you
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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OH wow this one is perfect and just what I would imaging Abby letting out with. I truly loved her responses and miss them. You took me to another era and yet our own. Thank you
Comment Written 13-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, Barb -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, my lady, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from susand3022
After asking Google a few questions... Walter Dornberger? (I think that was his name...) Honey, why do you want to make me think so hard at this time of night? lol, quite honestly, he doesn't sound like anyone I'd want coming here and he doesn't sound like the person you wrote about. His partner maybe? I didn't think about his partner. ...let me know okay? Now I'm all kinds of curious, LLOTS!
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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After asking Google a few questions... Walter Dornberger? (I think that was his name...) Honey, why do you want to make me think so hard at this time of night? lol, quite honestly, he doesn't sound like anyone I'd want coming here and he doesn't sound like the person you wrote about. His partner maybe? I didn't think about his partner. ...let me know okay? Now I'm all kinds of curious, LLOTS!
Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Wernher von Braun.. ;) :) Thank you so much, BLOTN -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, my lady, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from rockmann
Aren't these assignments fun? I enjoyed your story as you did a very good job of describing your character, talking about his lifelong dream and hoping to see it come to fruition. And of course, if your character follows Abby's advice, a brave new world will open up. I think I know who you are writing about, but I won't give it away. But are the initials WVB?
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Aren't these assignments fun? I enjoyed your story as you did a very good job of describing your character, talking about his lifelong dream and hoping to see it come to fruition. And of course, if your character follows Abby's advice, a brave new world will open up. I think I know who you are writing about, but I won't give it away. But are the initials WVB?
Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Yep! Thank you so much, Rockman -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, sir, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sally Law
Werner von Braun? I didn't see the Huntsville, Alabama connection. I had to think on this a little, my resident rocket scientist. "Stranger in a strange land" and "others who wanted his technology for weapons of war" was the give away. This was wonderful and the hardest to guess of the ones offered so far.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Werner von Braun? I didn't see the Huntsville, Alabama connection. I had to think on this a little, my resident rocket scientist. "Stranger in a strange land" and "others who wanted his technology for weapons of war" was the give away. This was wonderful and the hardest to guess of the ones offered so far.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Yep! Thank you so much, Sally -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, my lady, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from royowen
I thought immediately of Wernher Von Braun, who was partially responsible for creating both the V1 and V2 rockets that rained on England after the Luftwaffe was decimated in the Battle of Britain, but in the race to capture German scientists after the German surrender between the Americans and the Russian, the US made the procurement of Braun, and he served the space projects well. Well done Yvette, excellent dear Abby letter. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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I thought immediately of Wernher Von Braun, who was partially responsible for creating both the V1 and V2 rockets that rained on England after the Luftwaffe was decimated in the Battle of Britain, but in the race to capture German scientists after the German surrender between the Americans and the Russian, the US made the procurement of Braun, and he served the space projects well. Well done Yvette, excellent dear Abby letter. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Yes! Thank you so much, Roy -- and I apologize for being so far behind!! Was a crazy week and I have all the boys home this weekend (HOORAY!!).... I'm attempting to get caught up while they're outside working on cars!! Don't know how far I'll get, but we'll see!! ;) :) So glad you enjoyed 'Dear Abby' with Dr. von Braun!! :) :) Take care, sir, and enjoy the week ahead! ;) Yvette
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Good job
