The Coyote Boys
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Dreams"Story about two brothers who change their destiny.
14 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
I read chapters six and seven at a strtch .I have not been keeping well and so i am behind in my reviews.
I keep hoping that something will happen to cheer the boys...The father could slip and fall and break his neck!!!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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I read chapters six and seven at a strtch .I have not been keeping well and so i am behind in my reviews.
I keep hoping that something will happen to cheer the boys...The father could slip and fall and break his neck!!!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Don't worry about the reviews, I'm just happy you are sticking with this. Thank you so much. Gretchen
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm guessing that if we all had to admit it there has been a time when we were so filled with anger we've wanted to hurt someone. But luckily, for most of us, the feelings pass and we move on without doing something we'd probably regret. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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I'm guessing that if we all had to admit it there has been a time when we were so filled with anger we've wanted to hurt someone. But luckily, for most of us, the feelings pass and we move on without doing something we'd probably regret. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Ric. Everyone has a dark side, some just learn to manage it better than others. Thanks, again. Gretchen
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Gretchen,
Wow, now we're getting down to the meat of the issue. A person can only take so much before they explode. I knew a fellow down in Hoonah who was just mean spirited continually. I couldn't stand the bastard. I didn't know how he'd meet his end, but I assumed he would live a long and happy life, regardless of his actions. Then one day, he was dead. I can't recall what the cause was, I think it was an illness or something unexpected, but it reminded me that God ultimately has the final say in our lives and how long we live on this earth. As tempting as it is to take matters in our own hands, sometimes we have to wait. In the case of the Apostle Paul, he met Jesus on the road to Damascus and it changed the world. Who knows how things might turn out. Great chapter gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Hello Gretchen,
Wow, now we're getting down to the meat of the issue. A person can only take so much before they explode. I knew a fellow down in Hoonah who was just mean spirited continually. I couldn't stand the bastard. I didn't know how he'd meet his end, but I assumed he would live a long and happy life, regardless of his actions. Then one day, he was dead. I can't recall what the cause was, I think it was an illness or something unexpected, but it reminded me that God ultimately has the final say in our lives and how long we live on this earth. As tempting as it is to take matters in our own hands, sometimes we have to wait. In the case of the Apostle Paul, he met Jesus on the road to Damascus and it changed the world. Who knows how things might turn out. Great chapter gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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I have met people like that as well. Fortunately, I could walk away from them. Thank you so much for this stellar review. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It is natural to wish someone dead who continually hurts you, but putting thoughts like this into practice is a very different matter. This distress suffered between these brothers is very sad, another fine chapter Gretchen, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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It is natural to wish someone dead who continually hurts you, but putting thoughts like this into practice is a very different matter. This distress suffered between these brothers is very sad, another fine chapter Gretchen, love Dolly x
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Dolly, for your fine review. It's much appreciated. Gretchen
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Poor Dewey and Huck are victims of their father. He is a monster and although I know is wrong, I wish he was dead.
Another awesome chapter.
Well done
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Poor Dewey and Huck are victims of their father. He is a monster and although I know is wrong, I wish he was dead.
Another awesome chapter.
Well done
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much. It's hard to imagine people are actually like this. Gretchen
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a wonderful, honest chapter, Gretchen. You could really feel how much Huck was torn between his feelings toward his father and Dewey's suggestion about killing him and the moral teachings he lives by which say it is wrong.
He also recognizes the difference between thinking or fantasizing about a thing and actually doing it. Actions always speak louder than words--something politicians and voters need to be cognizant of.
Very well written.
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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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This was a wonderful, honest chapter, Gretchen. You could really feel how much Huck was torn between his feelings toward his father and Dewey's suggestion about killing him and the moral teachings he lives by which say it is wrong.
He also recognizes the difference between thinking or fantasizing about a thing and actually doing it. Actions always speak louder than words--something politicians and voters need to be cognizant of.
Very well written.
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waivers (noun) should be wavers (verb)
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Jim. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Gretchen
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written.
It's gonna happen, we just don't know which boy will do the old man in, or how he'll do it.
You wrote Huck to be a real good character.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Well written.
It's gonna happen, we just don't know which boy will do the old man in, or how he'll do it.
You wrote Huck to be a real good character.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much, Wayne. Huck is very level headed. I appreciate this nice review. Gretchen
Comment from royowen
The trouble with resentment or revenge it cries out for fulfilment, it will never really be calmed, it can spread to other others of infection, the root of bitterness can develop into much worse, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : It was (a) dream... 2 : I don't think the words even (made an impression) on Him.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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The trouble with resentment or revenge it cries out for fulfilment, it will never really be calmed, it can spread to other others of infection, the root of bitterness can develop into much worse, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : It was (a) dream... 2 : I don't think the words even (made an impression) on Him.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much, Roy. Something is bound to come to a head soon. Gretchen
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That?s right
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oyyyyy. My heart is in my throat. The only thing worse than that father is what he brings out in these two sweet, decent boys. You are doing the BEST job here, Gretchen. Slow, deliberate, one foundational brick at a time. Great suspense and anticipation. xoxo
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Oyyyyy. My heart is in my throat. The only thing worse than that father is what he brings out in these two sweet, decent boys. You are doing the BEST job here, Gretchen. Slow, deliberate, one foundational brick at a time. Great suspense and anticipation. xoxo
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you do much, Rachelle. I do appreciate your fabulous feedback. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, and it is clear how he worked up his big appetite. What a bully. I hope he didn't hurt or kill Miss Lynn and her children. The tension is building for the boys and it seems to be inevitable that one or the other will end up killing their father and have to take the dire consequences. I can't see a happy ending coming this time.
Wendy
Edit: "for a for a little while" (?remove extra "for a")
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Yes, and it is clear how he worked up his big appetite. What a bully. I hope he didn't hurt or kill Miss Lynn and her children. The tension is building for the boys and it seems to be inevitable that one or the other will end up killing their father and have to take the dire consequences. I can't see a happy ending coming this time.
Wendy
Edit: "for a for a little while" (?remove extra "for a")
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. I really appreciate your excellent review. Gretchen