Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

"Child, this black skirt picks up everything but men and money" That's funny. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and it seems she did it well with a firm hand used as needed.

 Comment Written 25-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Leonie was a memorable character.

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Leonie was a memorable character.

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Leonie was a memorable character.

reply by Tom Horonzy on 26-May-2022

;-)

Comment from Lisa Tepp

Excellent

Wonderful job painting this captivating portrait of Leonie! You gave some details that described her and her surroundings beautifully. She definitely was memorable!

 Comment Written 24-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Yes, after 65 years, I still remember her clearly!

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Yes, after 65 years, I still remember her clearly!

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. Yes, after 65 years, I still remember her clearly!

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

This is a great story, I love it for this contest, good luck. I also love the phrase...eighteen miles down the four-mile bayou. A very well-written memoir. Outstanding work! Terry.

 Comment Written 24-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. I live in south Louisiana, not far from Four MIle Bayou. And it was about 18 miles down that bayou!!

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. I live in south Louisiana, not far from Four MIle Bayou. And it was about 18 miles down that bayou!!

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for responding. I live in south Louisiana, not far from Four MIle Bayou. And it was about 18 miles down that bayou!!

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

By the time you were in her class this teacher had had time to hone er technique to a fine cutting edge. You were lucky enough to experience her in her best years.

 Comment Written 24-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for reading and responding. Yes, I was lucky! And 65 years later, I remember her clearly.

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for reading and responding. Yes, I was lucky! And 65 years later, I remember her clearly.

reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks for reading and responding. Yes, I was lucky! And 65 years later, I remember her clearly.