Standing Ovations
A Funeral44 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
I am happy to have found a new 'voice' -- you are quite obviously a talented writer and I am pleased to review your outstanding work.
My reviewing style is to offer any suggestions at the start of my review, usually, although in this case, I have only one minor one--
comma after "screechy" -- always, to separate two adverbs
Well done. I enjoyed this immensely. (And I agree -- "There should be more standing ovations at funerals for people like her.")
What a marvelous way to end a wonderful tribute.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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I am happy to have found a new 'voice' -- you are quite obviously a talented writer and I am pleased to review your outstanding work.
My reviewing style is to offer any suggestions at the start of my review, usually, although in this case, I have only one minor one--
comma after "screechy" -- always, to separate two adverbs
Well done. I enjoyed this immensely. (And I agree -- "There should be more standing ovations at funerals for people like her.")
What a marvelous way to end a wonderful tribute.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Wow, that was a great review, thank you for the six stars, and the suggestions, I need all the help I can get. Terry.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Shirley McLain
If I had a six it would be yours. This is such a touching story. It just goes to show one that you shouldn't judge because you really don't know. Everyone should force their way onto life. Great job. Shirley
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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If I had a six it would be yours. This is such a touching story. It just goes to show one that you shouldn't judge because you really don't know. Everyone should force their way onto life. Great job. Shirley
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Very kind of you, thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from RGstar
So giving to read something like this.
I m drawn more and more to works f this sort, if only for the humane element of it all...The social concepts, and the reality of being real.
I felt every emotion here, for it gives rise to own lives and how vulnerable we are, and the short time we have in making a difference, not only to ourselves, but to others.
Thank you so much.
Have a great week.
My best.
RGstar
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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So giving to read something like this.
I m drawn more and more to works f this sort, if only for the humane element of it all...The social concepts, and the reality of being real.
I felt every emotion here, for it gives rise to own lives and how vulnerable we are, and the short time we have in making a difference, not only to ourselves, but to others.
Thank you so much.
Have a great week.
My best.
RGstar
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Sanku
If she was a pain in the butt,then was an exceptional one! She deserved the ovation .I am very impressed by this person. I wish I had half her confidence.All the best for the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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If she was a pain in the butt,then was an exceptional one! She deserved the ovation .I am very impressed by this person. I wish I had half her confidence.All the best for the contest.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from tfawcus
She sounds as though she was quite a character, one who lived life to the full, no holds barred. The examples of her enthusiasm that you have chosen for this mini-biography bring her to life in the mind of the reader.
One suggestion, take it or leave it, is to introduce Irene in your first paragraph. What would happen if you reversed your first two paragraphs?
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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She sounds as though she was quite a character, one who lived life to the full, no holds barred. The examples of her enthusiasm that you have chosen for this mini-biography bring her to life in the mind of the reader.
One suggestion, take it or leave it, is to introduce Irene in your first paragraph. What would happen if you reversed your first two paragraphs?
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Thank you for reading and your suggestion, I will think about it. Terry.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Terry!
I do believe I just fell in love with your aunt Irene... just a little bit! What a character!
I so enjoyed your descriptions of her and her perseverance to be included... although you described her as "forcing herself onto the stage of life."
Sometimes, folks have to do what they do to feel noticed and appreciated...
I surely smiled when I read that the congregation stood up to sing, Goodnight Irene." Bless her...
And I agree with your final sentence...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Hello Terry!
I do believe I just fell in love with your aunt Irene... just a little bit! What a character!
I so enjoyed your descriptions of her and her perseverance to be included... although you described her as "forcing herself onto the stage of life."
Sometimes, folks have to do what they do to feel noticed and appreciated...
I surely smiled when I read that the congregation stood up to sing, Goodnight Irene." Bless her...
And I agree with your final sentence...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Wow, thank you for the six stars, you are very kind, Terry.
Comment from Artasylum
What a great story... it just shows me that we honestly should never assume that someone's life is small so, Good Night Irene, rest in, peace. Thanks for all of the lives you've touched, di
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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What a great story... it just shows me that we honestly should never assume that someone's life is small so, Good Night Irene, rest in, peace. Thanks for all of the lives you've touched, di
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much. Terry.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Agreed. Well done.
Trouble is probably us, not recognizing the ovation-worthy, too focused on petty, or imagined, slights that are part of everyone's everyday life that should be dismissed out-of-hand.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Agreed. Well done.
Trouble is probably us, not recognizing the ovation-worthy, too focused on petty, or imagined, slights that are part of everyone's everyday life that should be dismissed out-of-hand.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Jay Squires
Yeah, I agree with you, Terry (or the author persona): "There should be more standing ovations at funerals for people like her." I liked Irene. I liked her moxie. I like the way she was the best advertisement for herself. She seemed to grab life by the udder and milk it for all it was worth. Good night Irene ... may you perform in peace.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Yeah, I agree with you, Terry (or the author persona): "There should be more standing ovations at funerals for people like her." I liked Irene. I liked her moxie. I like the way she was the best advertisement for herself. She seemed to grab life by the udder and milk it for all it was worth. Good night Irene ... may you perform in peace.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from chatterbox1
Hey Terry! What a lovely and inspiring story. We all should aspire to Irene's standard of commitment. And her community for recognizing and loving her. Thank you for sharing.
Carol
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Hey Terry! What a lovely and inspiring story. We all should aspire to Irene's standard of commitment. And her community for recognizing and loving her. Thank you for sharing.
Carol
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
