Giant Steps
A memory of a visit to Dover with my father9 total reviews
Comment from LisaMay
I really enjoyed reading your recollection of time spent with your father that became a pivotal moment in your development... and had a long lasting effect on your attitude to life. It's so important to see people as individuals, not stuck in a perceived role or age group or regional 'limitation', and also that close knit ties can be so nourishing and uplifting, not necessarily stifling. If only everyone had the insight of "uncritical acceptance and affection" that you gained.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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I really enjoyed reading your recollection of time spent with your father that became a pivotal moment in your development... and had a long lasting effect on your attitude to life. It's so important to see people as individuals, not stuck in a perceived role or age group or regional 'limitation', and also that close knit ties can be so nourishing and uplifting, not necessarily stifling. If only everyone had the insight of "uncritical acceptance and affection" that you gained.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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Thanks so much for reading and reviewing ?Giant Steps.? I really enjoy these writing prompts. They bring back memories as well as sparking ideas.🍀
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We're probably at a certain age and writing ability that we can make the most of our memories and what they trigger.
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I?ve gone from certain age on to another kind of certain age, but I see what you mean.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Isn't it remarkable the things we learn about our parents in our later years...? A well written offering for this contest, Mystery Author - great job! ;) Should do well at the polls - good luck! ;)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Isn't it remarkable the things we learn about our parents in our later years...? A well written offering for this contest, Mystery Author - great job! ;) Should do well at the polls - good luck! ;)
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your very kind review and for your good wishes as well.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written childhood story that stands out in your life and something you will remember for many years and can always telling the story to everyone.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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A very well-written childhood story that stands out in your life and something you will remember for many years and can always telling the story to everyone.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
It is always delightful to remember good times with relatives, especially the content ones. They seem to flow happily along in their lives as they give that sense of contentment to others.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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It is always delightful to remember good times with relatives, especially the content ones. They seem to flow happily along in their lives as they give that sense of contentment to others.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This topic you bring up will endear the reader to the character: " What amazed me, though, was not Connie's ability, but the proud way her father bragged about her. No one had ever talked about me that way -- not in my hearing anyway. I knew my parents were proud of me, but they would never encourage me to show off that way." Many a reader will identify with the speaker. Very few parents believed in praise. They didn't get it & they grew up fine. But, did they? This was well written.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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This topic you bring up will endear the reader to the character: " What amazed me, though, was not Connie's ability, but the proud way her father bragged about her. No one had ever talked about me that way -- not in my hearing anyway. I knew my parents were proud of me, but they would never encourage me to show off that way." Many a reader will identify with the speaker. Very few parents believed in praise. They didn't get it & they grew up fine. But, did they? This was well written.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from zanya
A most enjoyable read and a delightful snapshot of a happy family life from another era when the world seemed like a friendlier place ! -thanks for sharing this precious memory
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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A most enjoyable read and a delightful snapshot of a happy family life from another era when the world seemed like a friendlier place ! -thanks for sharing this precious memory
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Comment from RodG
It's funny how a trip--even a short one--to an unfamiliar site can be a learning experience. I liked hearing how the narrator learned a new game and was so easily accepted by her kin. Moreover, her seeing her father in a new way was vividly described. Rod
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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It's funny how a trip--even a short one--to an unfamiliar site can be a learning experience. I liked hearing how the narrator learned a new game and was so easily accepted by her kin. Moreover, her seeing her father in a new way was vividly described. Rod
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
What a wonderful story! Family can be a curse or a blessing. Yours sounds like a blessing. My parents family was from Grand Rapids, but my dad's brother had moved to the desert in CA. My mom's health caused them to move there too and I remember many fun days spent with my aunt and uncle and cousins. I very much enjoyed your story, I saw no errors and hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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What a wonderful story! Family can be a curse or a blessing. Yours sounds like a blessing. My parents family was from Grand Rapids, but my dad's brother had moved to the desert in CA. My mom's health caused them to move there too and I remember many fun days spent with my aunt and uncle and cousins. I very much enjoyed your story, I saw no errors and hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for a lovely review. I really appreciate it.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Touching and uplifting! What a lovely story--you bring the scene and the joyful family to vibrant life--wonderful ending. Good luck--this may be a winner. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Touching and uplifting! What a lovely story--you bring the scene and the joyful family to vibrant life--wonderful ending. Good luck--this may be a winner. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for your kind review and good wishes.
