Life is All About Change
My younger brother leaves Tioga to join the military36 total reviews
Comment from estory
This is a great story of family relationships and how they pull one in all kinds of directions; on one hand, you have hopes and dreams for them, but on the other, also hopes and dreams for yourself and a concept of where they will fit into it. When someone pulls out of your plans, you have to deal with it. I thought your last line really summed up the whole premise. You have to at once be happy for your brother, but also deal with the sadness of not having him in your life. And life goes on. estory
reply by the author on 04-May-2022
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This is a great story of family relationships and how they pull one in all kinds of directions; on one hand, you have hopes and dreams for them, but on the other, also hopes and dreams for yourself and a concept of where they will fit into it. When someone pulls out of your plans, you have to deal with it. I thought your last line really summed up the whole premise. You have to at once be happy for your brother, but also deal with the sadness of not having him in your life. And life goes on. estory
Comment Written 03-May-2022
reply by the author on 04-May-2022
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing your own thoughts. I appreciate both. ann
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Life is full of these stories. Certain people that we love and want always to have near us have their own dreams and move on, and we get over it and, as you so succinctly end your story, "life goes on." This is a well-written story that many readers will be able to identify with.
reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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Life is full of these stories. Certain people that we love and want always to have near us have their own dreams and move on, and we get over it and, as you so succinctly end your story, "life goes on." This is a well-written story that many readers will be able to identify with.
Comment Written 03-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your words and your time ann
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reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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Comment Written 03-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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thanks.
Comment from Marienkiefer
You are a great storyteller, weaving light and drama through your story,
-Strong narrative voice, great dialogue and tone,
-But my favourite line, rather thought...or maybe more a sensation, is this line: The quiet had never been more silent than it was in that hole between the question and the answer.
Truly enjoyable writing and story.
Have a nice day.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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You are a great storyteller, weaving light and drama through your story,
-Strong narrative voice, great dialogue and tone,
-But my favourite line, rather thought...or maybe more a sensation, is this line: The quiet had never been more silent than it was in that hole between the question and the answer.
Truly enjoyable writing and story.
Have a nice day.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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thanks for reading and for commenting. I appreciate your pointing out what was done well and the encouraging words. ann
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Life is all about change, experience and feeling the life goes on so, it is explanatory and convincing, memories are enliven here; you don't know what effects what, your younger brother leaves Tioga and happily he joins the military, known on observation; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Life is all about change, experience and feeling the life goes on so, it is explanatory and convincing, memories are enliven here; you don't know what effects what, your younger brother leaves Tioga and happily he joins the military, known on observation; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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I appreciate your time and your review. ann
Comment from F. William Lester
I can share your feelings. Both my brothers went into the Air Force when I was quite young. I was the only one to make it a career, but I still remember the look in my father's eyes when I left for Vietnam. I'm retired now and my son is only two years from retiring from the army. I loved the military and I'm proud of my son following me. But it all seems different today. I'll be glad when he retires. Sorry for rambling, but your story brought back a flood of memories and mixed emotions. I hope your brother found a good life in the army. Thank him for his service for us (my wife is also a vet). Thank you for sharing your story. Stay well
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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I can share your feelings. Both my brothers went into the Air Force when I was quite young. I was the only one to make it a career, but I still remember the look in my father's eyes when I left for Vietnam. I'm retired now and my son is only two years from retiring from the army. I loved the military and I'm proud of my son following me. But it all seems different today. I'll be glad when he retires. Sorry for rambling, but your story brought back a flood of memories and mixed emotions. I hope your brother found a good life in the army. Thank him for his service for us (my wife is also a vet). Thank you for sharing your story. Stay well
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much for reading and for sharing your own memories and thoughts. ann
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My pleasure. Enjoy your day. Frank
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is an interesting time in your life when you had to have felt abandoned, although your father and mother were still there. From your other stories I know how much you depended on your brother's companionship. Very good writing and your emotions were clearly expressed.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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This is an interesting time in your life when you had to have felt abandoned, although your father and mother were still there. From your other stories I know how much you depended on your brother's companionship. Very good writing and your emotions were clearly expressed.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting. My brother and I are still close and I'm glad. ann
Comment from Timmory Pisciotta
"If I was happier for him then I was sad for me" that line really hit, what a relatable feeling that's so rarely talked about, I enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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"If I was happier for him then I was sad for me" that line really hit, what a relatable feeling that's so rarely talked about, I enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much for reading my work and for commenting. I appreciate your time and your encouraging review. ann
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I can understand how sad that would make you feel. It's awful seeing your loved ones disappear from home to live somewhere you don't. Did your brother get his wish to go into the army? I'm not sure, as a parent, I would want my child to join up at that young age. This was a sad story in a way, sad for you, but happy for your brother. Well done. :)) Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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I can understand how sad that would make you feel. It's awful seeing your loved ones disappear from home to live somewhere you don't. Did your brother get his wish to go into the army? I'm not sure, as a parent, I would want my child to join up at that young age. This was a sad story in a way, sad for you, but happy for your brother. Well done. :)) Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much for your review and your comments. I'll need that luck in the contest -- there are some really good entries! ann
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry read well and was interesting, Ann. I enjoyed reading it, though it was poignant. Your lines were filled with great imagery about John, the setting, the school, you, and the issue about quitting to move to California. I could visualize everything--what a dilemma. I like the way the last line sums it up.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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Your contest entry read well and was interesting, Ann. I enjoyed reading it, though it was poignant. Your lines were filled with great imagery about John, the setting, the school, you, and the issue about quitting to move to California. I could visualize everything--what a dilemma. I like the way the last line sums it up.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022
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Thanks for your review and encouraging words. I appreciate. ann
