A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "On...Perceptions"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from 24chas
This was so hilarious and true, Rachelle. Love the differing perspectives of things. It's funny how people see things so differently even though one would think they would be close to being the same. You are so talented with your writing. I always look forward to new releases from you and your talented pen.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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This was so hilarious and true, Rachelle. Love the differing perspectives of things. It's funny how people see things so differently even though one would think they would be close to being the same. You are so talented with your writing. I always look forward to new releases from you and your talented pen.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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Thank you, 24chas, for both your review and also your encouragement. I think your pen is extremely talented, as well. xo
Comment from Debra White
Hi Rachelle :)
How funny! I really enjoyed reading this...
I'm sure my version of our own camping trip last summer, differs greatly from Shaun's, Ben's, Katie's and Rebecca's! It's all about perspective and the roles we assume in each situation...I'm not so sure we will be repeating the camping experience either!
I just picked up on this one bit, hope you don't mind me pointing it out...
'We ate dinner outside, which was alright if you like that kind of thing, but it wouldn't (would've) been a lot nicer if it hadn't been thirty degrees out.'
Best wishes as always, Debra :)
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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Hi Rachelle :)
How funny! I really enjoyed reading this...
I'm sure my version of our own camping trip last summer, differs greatly from Shaun's, Ben's, Katie's and Rebecca's! It's all about perspective and the roles we assume in each situation...I'm not so sure we will be repeating the camping experience either!
I just picked up on this one bit, hope you don't mind me pointing it out...
'We ate dinner outside, which was alright if you like that kind of thing, but it wouldn't (would've) been a lot nicer if it hadn't been thirty degrees out.'
Best wishes as always, Debra :)
Comment Written 12-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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No, no, I APPRECIATE when you tell me things that you feel are out of place - be it grammatical or typographical. I always consider that "having my back" and it makes me know you care. So never be shy about doing that, please. I know you only have my best interest at heart.
Thank you for the review, and also for the fun vignette about your own camping experience. I loved reading it. xo
Comment from Catmusings
This was great! I liked how you showed the two different perceptions of that family's camping trip. The daughter's version was so much more uplifting and positive, the mother's so gloomy and cynical.
So true how two people experiencing the same event could see it so totally differently. A good reminder as often I forget that my view on something can be completely different from how someone else sees it.
It's all how you see it and your attitude is the biggest factor of all. I have to remind myself of that, too.
A very enjoyable read. I'll have to read more of your entries. I liked reading about you being a music teacher, too. I play flute in different groups and sing in a women's choir and love being able to share the joy of music with others.
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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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This was great! I liked how you showed the two different perceptions of that family's camping trip. The daughter's version was so much more uplifting and positive, the mother's so gloomy and cynical.
So true how two people experiencing the same event could see it so totally differently. A good reminder as often I forget that my view on something can be completely different from how someone else sees it.
It's all how you see it and your attitude is the biggest factor of all. I have to remind myself of that, too.
A very enjoyable read. I'll have to read more of your entries. I liked reading about you being a music teacher, too. I play flute in different groups and sing in a women's choir and love being able to share the joy of music with others.
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Comment Written 12-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Catmusings; I love this delightful review.
In my friend's defense, I do want to say that ordinarily, she, like her daughter, is THE most positive of people. But she was so cold (unlike her daughter, my friend spent the first thirty-five years of her life living in Texas warmth! She's never acclimated to the NY chill.) and sleep-deprived, even a couple days later, when we talked, that she didn't have a lot of Positive left in her, I'm afraid. (Plus she was STILL doing laundry!!)
I appreciate all the time and thought that went into this review. It was great to read. xo
Comment from LisaMay
Hi sis, it looks like this will be an interesting collection of life snippets.
It's always interesting to hear 2 experiences of the same activity; so often they are contradictory. I loved the details, from smoke to spiders to packing the car etc.
There's a sentence in the paragraph beginning with "All these examples....that is so stuffed with commas I tripped over all the mental pauses. You write in a very conversational manner, and while all those commas are technically correct, they inhibit smooth reading. I suggest a major pruning job for more natural breathing, to end up with: "Two days earlier her mom, a dear friend of mine, had told me over coffee about the trip, too, but had I not known it was the same excursion, never in a million years would I have guessed it as such."
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Hi sis, it looks like this will be an interesting collection of life snippets.
It's always interesting to hear 2 experiences of the same activity; so often they are contradictory. I loved the details, from smoke to spiders to packing the car etc.
There's a sentence in the paragraph beginning with "All these examples....that is so stuffed with commas I tripped over all the mental pauses. You write in a very conversational manner, and while all those commas are technically correct, they inhibit smooth reading. I suggest a major pruning job for more natural breathing, to end up with: "Two days earlier her mom, a dear friend of mine, had told me over coffee about the trip, too, but had I not known it was the same excursion, never in a million years would I have guessed it as such."
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Comment Written 12-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
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I see what you're saying and agree completely. Thanks, Sis. I always appreciate that you have my back and make me better at this craft. xo
