A Particular Friendship
Viewing comments for Chapter 24 "Cooking in the Novitiate"We meet Lizzy who has just come out of the convent
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Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Liz, I loved the bread pudding story, and I love bread pudding. Maple syrup on the bread pudding sounds yummy. Liz, you were so young and so unknowing, unworldly. Regarding your punishment, I almost thought that you were going to say that in addition to your penance, no One would have bread that week, e.g. tuna sandwich on Friday is now a scoop of tuna on the plate with a piece of lettuce.
Just sharing here. For some reason, your story triggered a memory of when I was about 19 years old, and this girl from Hell's Kitchen was working as a secretary at JP Morgan. My stuffy boss went to lunch and put his pencils in his outbox. I interpreted that he didn't want those pencils. I don't like to write in pencil, so I threw them out. Lol. Later in the day, he asked me about the pencils. I must have given him the biggest, and the most innocent look, when I told him that I threw them out because he didn't want them, and I don't like to write in pencil. No....wrong. He wanted his pencils sharpened. It was the same day, so the pencils were still in my waste paper basket. I sharpened them promptly and gave them back to him. Later in life when I have reflected on those pencils, I am now shocked that he accepted those pencils. He was an admitted snob. I'm surprised he even touched those pencils after they were in my waste paper basket. That's my dumb-girl story.
Liz, it always seemed unfair to me that the Sisters took the vow of poverty, but not the Priests. Our priests were Paulist Fathers, and our Sisters were Sisters of the Holy Cross.
After reading some of your work, I can understand why your friend left the convent in the middle of the night.
Of note:
--She seemed appalled when I presented four tasty dishes of bread pudding.
(Lol. It's too bad that some of the Sisters didn't like bread pudding because they were in for a real treat.)
--Rock-solid brownies banging against dessert plates were all we could hear.
(I would have been praying for a heat wave because I would have wanted to eat that brownie. However, I'm assuming that there was only so much time allotted to eat a meal. No unnecessary time spent at the table.)
--Oh, I hate being shushed.
(Me too!)
--Para 20, Line 3 ... Makje vs. make.
--Last Para, Second line ... "tsked" by about one hundred twenty-five Sisters.
Liz, another fun story, although it was not always fun for you. Well told. Your humor shines through. Well done. Margaret
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2024
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Hi Liz, I loved the bread pudding story, and I love bread pudding. Maple syrup on the bread pudding sounds yummy. Liz, you were so young and so unknowing, unworldly. Regarding your punishment, I almost thought that you were going to say that in addition to your penance, no One would have bread that week, e.g. tuna sandwich on Friday is now a scoop of tuna on the plate with a piece of lettuce.
Just sharing here. For some reason, your story triggered a memory of when I was about 19 years old, and this girl from Hell's Kitchen was working as a secretary at JP Morgan. My stuffy boss went to lunch and put his pencils in his outbox. I interpreted that he didn't want those pencils. I don't like to write in pencil, so I threw them out. Lol. Later in the day, he asked me about the pencils. I must have given him the biggest, and the most innocent look, when I told him that I threw them out because he didn't want them, and I don't like to write in pencil. No....wrong. He wanted his pencils sharpened. It was the same day, so the pencils were still in my waste paper basket. I sharpened them promptly and gave them back to him. Later in life when I have reflected on those pencils, I am now shocked that he accepted those pencils. He was an admitted snob. I'm surprised he even touched those pencils after they were in my waste paper basket. That's my dumb-girl story.
Liz, it always seemed unfair to me that the Sisters took the vow of poverty, but not the Priests. Our priests were Paulist Fathers, and our Sisters were Sisters of the Holy Cross.
After reading some of your work, I can understand why your friend left the convent in the middle of the night.
Of note:
--She seemed appalled when I presented four tasty dishes of bread pudding.
(Lol. It's too bad that some of the Sisters didn't like bread pudding because they were in for a real treat.)
--Rock-solid brownies banging against dessert plates were all we could hear.
(I would have been praying for a heat wave because I would have wanted to eat that brownie. However, I'm assuming that there was only so much time allotted to eat a meal. No unnecessary time spent at the table.)
--Oh, I hate being shushed.
(Me too!)
--Para 20, Line 3 ... Makje vs. make.
--Last Para, Second line ... "tsked" by about one hundred twenty-five Sisters.
Liz, another fun story, although it was not always fun for you. Well told. Your humor shines through. Well done. Margaret
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2024
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Thanks for the interested review. The sisters took the vow of poverty voluntarily. I think sometimes maybe there was a little brainwashing too, to be like Jesus. The community priests took the vow of poverty also, a lot like the brothers and monks. The parish priests did not take a vow of poverty. They often had two houses and went on very expensive trips. I guess very few questioned it. After all he was the representative of God or maybe Jesus.
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I didn't know that the Sister took the Vow of poverty, voluntarily. There probably was some brain washing going on. Thanks for getting back to me. Margaret
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It's fun having someone to chat with who is interested & has a lot to add. Hugs
Comment from BethShelby
I don't think you stories would make anyone want to become a nun. I sound worse that boot camp for the army. It is there a recruitment program for nuns? I curious as to what makes a girl feel called into that profession.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2024
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I don't think you stories would make anyone want to become a nun. I sound worse that boot camp for the army. It is there a recruitment program for nuns? I curious as to what makes a girl feel called into that profession.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2024
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If raised some very interesting questions in your review for me. I think some people entered because they were I'm going to use the word brainwashed. Believing that they would only be a good person if they became a nun. You'll learn a lot of people want to become nuns. It's quite interesting. It's not the only way they could do good was through being a nun. All that kind of busted apart when they had a big conference saying that people could do any good even if they weren't nuns. I also think as in my case that people entered because of shame. I felt the only way God could love them or accept them was if they became a nun. Many left when they found out none of that was true. Thank you for your reflections.
Comment from aryr
We have had our adventures and nightmares, Liz. Novitiate having cooking experiences takes the cake. I had to laugh at the cake that developed into four loaves, I laughed so much. This was about the situation about Sammy's foster mom giving that Sammy was a Maine Coon cat. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!!!
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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We have had our adventures and nightmares, Liz. Novitiate having cooking experiences takes the cake. I had to laugh at the cake that developed into four loaves, I laughed so much. This was about the situation about Sammy's foster mom giving that Sammy was a Maine Coon cat. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!!!
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your very amusing review. It was fully appreciated
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You are so very welcome, Liz.
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***grin***
Comment from Ulla
Hi Liz, is this fiction or non fiction? You post it as fiction, but your notes say otherwise. Does that mean you became a nun? I am a bit confused here.
I simply hate everything sweet, so I laughed about how the Nun 'accidently' dropped the dessert. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Hi Liz, is this fiction or non fiction? You post it as fiction, but your notes say otherwise. Does that mean you became a nun? I am a bit confused here.
I simply hate everything sweet, so I laughed about how the Nun 'accidently' dropped the dessert. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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It all happened as far out as it sounds. We survived because of humor. Oh thank you. I've got to adjust that. lol I was a nun for 28 years, trying to fix things from within. I was finishing up living from the 16th century past life. I hope I'm done with monastic life. I also think I might have been a Knights Templar in some lifetime.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
In P1 no real need to capitalize "Maple".
Why "excess cooked foods such as in my case, food"? Here, the second "food" seems redundant.
"persona to made her", should this not be persona to make her?
Hopefully, you did not remain in this situation long. Sounds very confining.
Your notes at the bottom, and classification as "Fiction" appear to be opposites?
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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In P1 no real need to capitalize "Maple".
Why "excess cooked foods such as in my case, food"? Here, the second "food" seems redundant.
"persona to made her", should this not be persona to make her?
Hopefully, you did not remain in this situation long. Sounds very confining.
Your notes at the bottom, and classification as "Fiction" appear to be opposites?
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your observant review I will attend to your observations. Maple is capital in Vermont...lol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Being a novitiate was certainly a lot different than real life. It was really sad that you didn't get your gifts after you finished your novitiate period. I know I would have been kicked out after a week or less. It is remarkable that you spent 28 years as a nun.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Being a novitiate was certainly a lot different than real life. It was really sad that you didn't get your gifts after you finished your novitiate period. I know I would have been kicked out after a week or less. It is remarkable that you spent 28 years as a nun.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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I know, I questioned myself. I must have had to be working out something from a past life that was not quite finished. Well it must be finished now, because I am finished with the convent No more going into monasteries as in the 16th century. I'm done.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Just my smile was too loud for her. This is a great description of the situation. I have actually felt that way. I struggle being quiet. I enjoyed reading and I'm happy you are sharing this with us.
I was shused and tsked. (shushed)
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Just my smile was too loud for her. This is a great description of the situation. I have actually felt that way. I struggle being quiet. I enjoyed reading and I'm happy you are sharing this with us.
I was shused and tsked. (shushed)
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review. But quiet people love us for friends, they don't have to talk...bwaaa. I think that's probably one of the reasons we are such good writers
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So true.
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LOL
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Oh, I just remembered this situation. You'll think it's funny too. I often find when I'm talking on the phone I talk too much. Well, my quiet friend and I were going out to eat and I made up my mind I would be quiet and give her more time to talk. I left some pauses where I usually wouldn't and she said to me, " Are you okay? " I said, " yes why?" She said, "you're awfully quiet." That was so funny."
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It is funny. They expect us to talk, it's who we are.
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Ha Ha Right
Comment from eliz100
This is another excellent chapter. The kitchen escapades were wonderfully funny. In the end, I could feel your pain being shused and tsked. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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This is another excellent chapter. The kitchen escapades were wonderfully funny. In the end, I could feel your pain being shused and tsked. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your entertaining and compassionate review.
Comment from patcelaw
I enjoyed your story very much. I had to laugh about the bread pudding. I particularly like bread pudding when it is well done. Not too fond of maple syrup on it. But caramel dressing on. It is very nice. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. And may eat you of the things in life that you have to do penance for being delightful. Patricia.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I enjoyed your story very much. I had to laugh about the bread pudding. I particularly like bread pudding when it is well done. Not too fond of maple syrup on it. But caramel dressing on. It is very nice. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. And may eat you of the things in life that you have to do penance for being delightful. Patricia.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review. Caramel huh? That does sound like a good idea.
Comment from Navada
I'm glad that in this time of relative silence and challenge, you were able to find humour in situations. In my experience, the kitchen frequently presents opportunities for humour. :)
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I'm glad that in this time of relative silence and challenge, you were able to find humour in situations. In my experience, the kitchen frequently presents opportunities for humour. :)
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review. Yes, kitchens do reap humor.