A Particular Friendship
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "A Convent Kitchen"We meet Lizzy who has just come out of the convent
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Comment from Brett Matthew West
Though marked Fiction, the top portion of this posting lends towards being Non-Fiction?
So true, many people turn to sugary sweets when they encounter stressful situations or troubles to be dealt with.
"puppywinks". An interesting name for a cookie, just as "tuna wiggle" is for that dish.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Though marked Fiction, the top portion of this posting lends towards being Non-Fiction?
So true, many people turn to sugary sweets when they encounter stressful situations or troubles to be dealt with.
"puppywinks". An interesting name for a cookie, just as "tuna wiggle" is for that dish.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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. Thank you for your amusing review. Tuna wiggle may be a regional term. It's tuna with a gravy I use mushroom soup onion, canned peas and sweet pickles. Some don't add the pickles. My mother did, so I do. I did not realize it said fiction. I've been alerted to that by about two or three others. And I have since adjusted it Thank you very much. I'm always looking for ideas for something to eat so now that you've brought this up I will make two no wiggle tonight. Puppy winks was an original name from nunmate. We had to call them something they were so bad.
Comment from aryr
Shelly and Lizzy meet together and remained together for the longest of time, Liz. They prayed together and did the finest of things. There was no denying that they meant to be together. I remember the book 'The Tor' it was one that I remember well. You definitely didn't miss a thing. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!!!
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Shelly and Lizzy meet together and remained together for the longest of time, Liz. They prayed together and did the finest of things. There was no denying that they meant to be together. I remember the book 'The Tor' it was one that I remember well. You definitely didn't miss a thing. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!!!
Comment Written 13-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review... Snicker...writing The Tor would have been a challenge for others but I pretty well lived it. Writing and researching it brought to my awareness how much we did live by 16th century rules
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You are so very welcome, Liz.
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***Hugs***
Comment from BethShelby
This is good in that you gave me some tips about what I tend to do without even thinking about it if food is anywhere nearby. I can almost forget about food if I not around and I busy writing something. I enjoy reading about you experiences at the convent and the bad cooking.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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This is good in that you gave me some tips about what I tend to do without even thinking about it if food is anywhere nearby. I can almost forget about food if I not around and I busy writing something. I enjoy reading about you experiences at the convent and the bad cooking.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your delightful review. I understand how easy it is to forget getting up to get a snack when I am focused on writing. Time speeds by & I realize I haven't gotten up for a long time
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Liz, Wow! 28 years in the Convent. I went to a catholic grammar and high school, so I understand that as a Noviate there is only One way to do something, Superior Mother's way. Our convent was connect to our school and church, and from time to time, the nuns would take us
there--probably looking for a recruit. Lol, but true.
I'm currently dieting, so I can relate to the urges and cravings to snack.
Going to Weight Watchers many years ago made me aware of my (poor) eating habits and how to combat them. Awareness and preparedness are key.
Of note:
Hearing the familiar rattle of the rosary beads worn by the Mistress or head Sister, I had a sinking feeling in my stomach.
(Most of us Catholic school students felt the exact same way.)
And:
I guess the one good thing about people not being able to talk at a meal, would be that no one could complain.
(Amen. There is a silver lining in every sky.)
Well done. I'll have to try to follow along. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Hi Liz, Wow! 28 years in the Convent. I went to a catholic grammar and high school, so I understand that as a Noviate there is only One way to do something, Superior Mother's way. Our convent was connect to our school and church, and from time to time, the nuns would take us
there--probably looking for a recruit. Lol, but true.
I'm currently dieting, so I can relate to the urges and cravings to snack.
Going to Weight Watchers many years ago made me aware of my (poor) eating habits and how to combat them. Awareness and preparedness are key.
Of note:
Hearing the familiar rattle of the rosary beads worn by the Mistress or head Sister, I had a sinking feeling in my stomach.
(Most of us Catholic school students felt the exact same way.)
And:
I guess the one good thing about people not being able to talk at a meal, would be that no one could complain.
(Amen. There is a silver lining in every sky.)
Well done. I'll have to try to follow along. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your delightful review. "probably looking for a recruit. Lol, but true." Absolutely. After our come & see day, we were encouraged to get a trunk packer, on of our favorite teachers. "(Most of us Catholic school students felt the exact same way.)" oh yes,we got so, defensively, we could identify who was coming. Ooof. You are welcome to go to my portfolio and read any of my previous chapters. There is no need for a review, just enjoy them
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I enjoyed reading and couldn't help but smile. I'm sure some of this wasn't funny at the time, but it is now. LOL
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I enjoyed reading and couldn't help but smile. I'm sure some of this wasn't funny at the time, but it is now. LOL
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your delightful review. It is fun to laugh. I sent copies of a few chapters to my nun cooking mates...lol
Comment from Navada
This is a fascinating insight into life as a novitiate. I had a friend who was in formation for a time before meeting her now husband and it was intriguing to learn more about the ways of that order.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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This is a fascinating insight into life as a novitiate. I had a friend who was in formation for a time before meeting her now husband and it was intriguing to learn more about the ways of that order.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your involved review. I wonder how many years she was in. That will make a difference.
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She wasn't in for too long. Nathan arrived on the scene at a very pivotal time. :)
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***Good***
Comment from lyenochka
I don't know how you survived being in that monastery. I am glad that your experience gave you extra skills and patience to help you bless and help your parents in their times of need.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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I don't know how you survived being in that monastery. I am glad that your experience gave you extra skills and patience to help you bless and help your parents in their times of need.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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. Thank you for your compassionate review. I will add it gave me fodder for writing...gallows laugh
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That's true! I think all of us had lives that gave us fodder for writing. 💖
right...once again I am so I wrote these chapters when the events were fresher in my memory.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
it was impressive that you were able to avoid the sweet stuff most of the time. Unfortunately, sweets are just as much an addiction as alcohol or drugs. I would imagine the sisters hoped they weren't too hungry when you and Shelly were the cooks.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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it was impressive that you were able to avoid the sweet stuff most of the time. Unfortunately, sweets are just as much an addiction as alcohol or drugs. I would imagine the sisters hoped they weren't too hungry when you and Shelly were the cooks.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review. You make me laugh
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Hi Friend! Happy New Year! This is quite a well written story. I didn't realize so much about the 16 century traditions. This is written well with colorful imagery. Very interesting and humorous too about the cookies. I once made a cake full of dripping sugar that I iced, "Its's the thought that counts," on top instead of "Happy Birthday." I'm back to FS after a break and I look forward to reading more. Happy New Year!!1
Alex
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Hi Friend! Happy New Year! This is quite a well written story. I didn't realize so much about the 16 century traditions. This is written well with colorful imagery. Very interesting and humorous too about the cookies. I once made a cake full of dripping sugar that I iced, "Its's the thought that counts," on top instead of "Happy Birthday." I'm back to FS after a break and I look forward to reading more. Happy New Year!!1
Alex
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you for your amusing review. Welcome back.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I like how you rationalized our feelings in these lines, and I totally subscribe to it:"Someone might say 'You weren't thinking, were you?' And I would have to say no, thinking would be following my resolve, using the top part of my brain. Eckhart Tolle changed that habitual pattern for me. He has helped me to become more conscious of my less-conscious behaviors. This is a way to continue activating the top part of my brain."
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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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I like how you rationalized our feelings in these lines, and I totally subscribe to it:"Someone might say 'You weren't thinking, were you?' And I would have to say no, thinking would be following my resolve, using the top part of my brain. Eckhart Tolle changed that habitual pattern for me. He has helped me to become more conscious of my less-conscious behaviors. This is a way to continue activating the top part of my brain."
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Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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That's exactly what we do to rationalize. Good review.