Novella - Unwanted Dog
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Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I hope you will give me a second chance. I am the idiot who totally misread a chapter of your biography.
I appreciate the way you select random details: how many steps led to the entrance to the furniture store, the popularity of lava lamps and the victory of Secretariat. These serve to reflect on the narrator's character and frame of mind and also often provide guide lights for the reader. It is hard for most reader's to understand the sense of 'aloneness' felt by a twelve- year -old in this situation. The wolf provides a clue to the narrator's resilience. I look forward to the next chapter.
PS Horse racing is my favourite sport. I live near Newmarket.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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I hope you will give me a second chance. I am the idiot who totally misread a chapter of your biography.
I appreciate the way you select random details: how many steps led to the entrance to the furniture store, the popularity of lava lamps and the victory of Secretariat. These serve to reflect on the narrator's character and frame of mind and also often provide guide lights for the reader. It is hard for most reader's to understand the sense of 'aloneness' felt by a twelve- year -old in this situation. The wolf provides a clue to the narrator's resilience. I look forward to the next chapter.
PS Horse racing is my favourite sport. I live near Newmarket.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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No need to ask for a second chance. It is given.
I much prefer olive branches.
Perhaps I should ask you for a second chance?
I do appreciate the review.
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Thanks for your generosity, I would be far less forgiving! I'm into the story now. I teach mainly children in state
'care' and this is really interesting.
Comment from Ricky1024
"Unwanted Dog-6
Is another wonderful chapter from your book.
Cody was not only a great character but brought emotion to the stories.
Doctor Ricky1024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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"Unwanted Dog-6
Is another wonderful chapter from your book.
Cody was not only a great character but brought emotion to the stories.
Doctor Ricky1024
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Much appreciate the review.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
You were free to make your own decision but were you really free? It would have been difficult to walk the street trying to find a place to sleep and find comfort. Did you find that kind of place?
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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You were free to make your own decision but were you really free? It would have been difficult to walk the street trying to find a place to sleep and find comfort. Did you find that kind of place?
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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The closest I came was sleeping under an overpass. Fortunately, was small enough not to be seen from the street in the dark. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Shirley McLain
Hermitage Hall sounds terrible to the core. Still, it was better than left in a garbage can to die. You certainly got an education about life. You did a great job with the story, and I'm going on to the next installment. Shirley
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Hermitage Hall sounds terrible to the core. Still, it was better than left in a garbage can to die. You certainly got an education about life. You did a great job with the story, and I'm going on to the next installment. Shirley
Comment Written 10-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Appreciate your insights and the review.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Your story is well-written and proofread. I haven't read any of the earlier part of this, but I am guessing that the dog ran away. He's a very observant dog. Since the roof leaked, it doesn't sound as if his previous home at Hermitage House was much of a home.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2022
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Your story is well-written and proofread. I haven't read any of the earlier part of this, but I am guessing that the dog ran away. He's a very observant dog. Since the roof leaked, it doesn't sound as if his previous home at Hermitage House was much of a home.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2022
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Appreciate the review, but this is my autobiography. Not about a bow-wow. Unwanted Dog is how I always referred to myself because of not being wanted, or adopted, until I was 12. Without reading the previous chapters easy to see your misunderstanding.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I was always a fan of whispering Bill, as much for the fact that he seemed like a sincerely nice person, as for his singing. It was until years later that I started learning about all the songs he wrote for other people, which added to my appreciation. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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I was always a fan of whispering Bill, as much for the fact that he seemed like a sincerely nice person, as for his singing. It was until years later that I started learning about all the songs he wrote for other people, which added to my appreciation. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Bill Anderson really is one of the good people.
Have now known him personally for about 25 years.
One of his biggest songs is "Still." There was a time I did not care for him and I wrote a song called "So" that makes fun of "Still."
When I told Bill he thought it was the funniest thing he had ever heard.
My opinion of Bill changed the first time I met him. I had worked almost around the clock for three days. Needless to say, I was exhausted.
A friend dragged me to see Bill do a show. Afterwards, she told him how much I had worked. I will never forget his response.
Very parentally, and I do mean parentally, he asked, "Then what the hell are you doing here? You should be home in bed!"
My surprised reaction was this was not what I expected Bill to ask. I almost wanted to say, "Yes, dad."
I thought he would say, "I'm Bill Anderson, you SHOULD be here."
Our friendship has grown from there over the years.
As I said, Bill is simply good people.
Appreciate the review. But, you know that.
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It's nice to know that Bill Anderson is the nice person that I've always perceived him to be. We never know with celebrities. I'm anxiously awaiting your coming good news!
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Doctor wants me to try a new vegan supplement he says sometimes is effective in helping stop the occurrence of tumors, and sometimes not. It is not chemo, so up to giving it a whirl to see what happens.
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Well, I guess, it's worth a try, whatever stops the tumors. And avoiding chemo is a plus. Let me know how it goes. I'll be there rooting for you, thoughts and prayers!
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Your story amazes me, Brett. You certainly did raise high above your humble beginnings. Somehow you seem to have acquired an education. You grew to adulthood in a very exciting city. How you survived is a story worth telling. Well done, my friend. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Your story amazes me, Brett. You certainly did raise high above your humble beginnings. Somehow you seem to have acquired an education. You grew to adulthood in a very exciting city. How you survived is a story worth telling. Well done, my friend. Nancy:)
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Glad you enjoyed this posting. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Sankey
Great reading, mate. I look forward to where this is going. I seem to remember it as..."As sands through the [looking](hour) glass ...check me out if you wish. Let me know.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Great reading, mate. I look forward to where this is going. I seem to remember it as..."As sands through the [looking](hour) glass ...check me out if you wish. Let me know.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Appreciate the catch and the review.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Brett, this is so well written. I do remember the oil crisis back then. Although I was very young, I can still visualise how Copenhagen was left dark at night in order to save energy and money.
But you had your own issues to deal with at the time. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Hi Brett, this is so well written. I do remember the oil crisis back then. Although I was very young, I can still visualise how Copenhagen was left dark at night in order to save energy and money.
But you had your own issues to deal with at the time. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 07-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Appreciate the comments and the review.
Comment from Judy Lawless
I like the style of this chapter, Brett. Instead of much action, you've revealed your feelings through short memories, with detailed descriptions, that have to hold some significance to you. It makes me sad knowing you never connected with any family, and have no regrets, but I guess it's hard to miss what you never had for so many years. That cancer is certainly a concern. This is very well written. It pulls us into the experience. If I had another six, it would be yours.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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I like the style of this chapter, Brett. Instead of much action, you've revealed your feelings through short memories, with detailed descriptions, that have to hold some significance to you. It makes me sad knowing you never connected with any family, and have no regrets, but I guess it's hard to miss what you never had for so many years. That cancer is certainly a concern. This is very well written. It pulls us into the experience. If I had another six, it would be yours.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Thank you. Appreciate your insights and the review.
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You?re most welcome, Brett. I?m enjoying reading this memoir.