Lessons in the Key of Life
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36 total reviews
Comment from Scarbrems
I read in a novel once that the pay for chorus in o[era was lower than a cleaner, the reason being that when you advertise a dirty floor, thousands of hopefuls don't turn up. As a one-time aspiring actor, I feel your pain. The biz sucks. A great chapter, written in your lovely, conversational style. Easy to read and thought-provoking.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2019
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I read in a novel once that the pay for chorus in o[era was lower than a cleaner, the reason being that when you advertise a dirty floor, thousands of hopefuls don't turn up. As a one-time aspiring actor, I feel your pain. The biz sucks. A great chapter, written in your lovely, conversational style. Easy to read and thought-provoking.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2019
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Thank you. Yes, it's about a hair's breadth higher than volunteer work.
Thanks for the fun review. xo
Comment from Ogden
As always, Rachelle, your work is imbued with humor, quality stuff that invariably makes me smile. (Quite a transition from diva!
I won't be surprised if there are other talents you'll reveal.)
Hugs,
Don
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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As always, Rachelle, your work is imbued with humor, quality stuff that invariably makes me smile. (Quite a transition from diva!
I won't be surprised if there are other talents you'll reveal.)
Hugs,
Don
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Uh-oh! The pressure's on!!
Thanks, Don, for this very nice review. I always love reading what you have to say about my pieces. It's always helpful and encouraging. xo
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Don't mention it, Rachelle.
Pressure, shmessure! You can handle it.
xo's back atcha,
Don
Comment from Miss Sherry
I didn't realize there was so much work and disappointment when you have a really good skill. I guess I just figured you would be one of those lucky ones who got to enjoy having a great life. I am going to follow this story because I want to find out what will happen. I have no singing skill but am intrigued by the skill of others. You are doing a great job of presenting you story to us.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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I didn't realize there was so much work and disappointment when you have a really good skill. I guess I just figured you would be one of those lucky ones who got to enjoy having a great life. I am going to follow this story because I want to find out what will happen. I have no singing skill but am intrigued by the skill of others. You are doing a great job of presenting you story to us.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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No, if it were only skill, the contestants on the shows like America's Got Talent and American Idol would all be famous. It's stamina, and LUCK, and, probably more than anything, what you're willing to give up to achieve what you want.
Thank you for this really nice review, Miss Sherry, and for saying you want to continue to read. That's (forgive me here) music to my ears. xo
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LOL - your writing pleases my ear, as well as your singing, would do...
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Oh, you sweet-talkin' reviewer you, Miss Sherry!! xo
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LOL!! Love and blessings
Comment from Gail Denham
Most interesting and one wonders how anyone hits the big times, if there are so many set backs, and questionable associations. it seems to me that you chose the better way. So glad for you as you now sparkle and rejoice in what God has given you. Good job.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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Most interesting and one wonders how anyone hits the big times, if there are so many set backs, and questionable associations. it seems to me that you chose the better way. So glad for you as you now sparkle and rejoice in what God has given you. Good job.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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I definitely chose the better way for me. I have friends who stuck with it, and that was what was right for them. I so appreciate this lovely review, Gail. Thank you. xo
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What we want and what we end up with just isn't anywhere the same. But, looking back, I think we do come to see what other good things in life we would have missed out on had our first dream come true. I enjoyed reading this part, and look forward to reading the next. :) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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What we want and what we end up with just isn't anywhere the same. But, looking back, I think we do come to see what other good things in life we would have missed out on had our first dream come true. I enjoyed reading this part, and look forward to reading the next. :) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 27-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019
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You're so right, Sandra. Everyone has this same story in some form, right? And it's always sweeter in retrospect with the kind of attitude you just voiced.
Thank you for the terrific review. I loved it and appreciate your saying you look forward to the next installment. xo
Comment from S.M.E.Schultz
Wow! To be lucky enough to learn that lesson before it was too late! Very poignant story with humour to offset the seriousness. It has good flow and gives lots of background information in easy to follow narrative.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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Wow! To be lucky enough to learn that lesson before it was too late! Very poignant story with humour to offset the seriousness. It has good flow and gives lots of background information in easy to follow narrative.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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This was a terrific review, S.M.E Schultz, and I couldn't appreciate it more. You're right - it was a big lesson to learn at such a tender age! xo
Comment from Debbie Pope
I love the humor of this one. You poke fun at yourself so well. That "think New Jersey" line and your dad's comments about the dose of humility and the organs are my favorites. I know enough about New York to know that any reference to New Jersey is probably funny. Also, your Runaway Bunny is a perfect analogy. I do love that book and FanStory members who are familiar with children's literature. There is so much value in good children's literature, particularly for poetry, because it usually has to have rhythm and rhyme to succeed. But I digress.
Your lesson sets this chapter apart. Your dad is witty and wise. The question posed here is "How to accommodate your talents in life?" That's a great question. I'm out of six stars and it's just Tuesday. This story is deserving.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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I love the humor of this one. You poke fun at yourself so well. That "think New Jersey" line and your dad's comments about the dose of humility and the organs are my favorites. I know enough about New York to know that any reference to New Jersey is probably funny. Also, your Runaway Bunny is a perfect analogy. I do love that book and FanStory members who are familiar with children's literature. There is so much value in good children's literature, particularly for poetry, because it usually has to have rhythm and rhyme to succeed. But I digress.
Your lesson sets this chapter apart. Your dad is witty and wise. The question posed here is "How to accommodate your talents in life?" That's a great question. I'm out of six stars and it's just Tuesday. This story is deserving.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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Debbie, I wonder if you know how much I love your reviews!! They make me imagine we're at the kitchen table, having coffee together. Thank you for this one (your warm words take the place of a sixth star any day.), as well. xo
Comment from Catmusings
Very gripping, emotional and humourous. I loved reading about the struggles of this young woman dreaming of being a famous opera singer and how reality didn't quite measure up. A hard life lesson to reexamine your dream and adjust it accordingly. I do hope she gets where she wants to be. I'm rooting for her!
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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Very gripping, emotional and humourous. I loved reading about the struggles of this young woman dreaming of being a famous opera singer and how reality didn't quite measure up. A hard life lesson to reexamine your dream and adjust it accordingly. I do hope she gets where she wants to be. I'm rooting for her!
Comment Written 26-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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The woman is me (hopefully I changed it from Fiction to Non-Fiction. I forget that every time I do a new chapter, I have to do that. Hopefully by NEXT week's installment I've have master that rudiment...) and the good news is that I did, indeed, adjust the dream accordingly. This is such a nice review, Catmusings. Thank you for your warm and encouraging words today. xo
Comment from coffeeandink
I liked your story, I really liked your note at the end. I saw the town mall the week ago before last Friday, through a windshield. The mall looked huge, especially the parking lot, (as drivers try for a close space). And I thought, I walk around walk around the mall, and step inside fast food restaurants, and look at the sidewalk and wonder how fast the cars go by, but then, again ,I was , 20-30, once too. Beautiful story, every 20 to 25 should read it. Beautifully written
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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I liked your story, I really liked your note at the end. I saw the town mall the week ago before last Friday, through a windshield. The mall looked huge, especially the parking lot, (as drivers try for a close space). And I thought, I walk around walk around the mall, and step inside fast food restaurants, and look at the sidewalk and wonder how fast the cars go by, but then, again ,I was , 20-30, once too. Beautiful story, every 20 to 25 should read it. Beautifully written
Comment Written 26-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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Thanks, Coffeeanddink. I hear what you're saying. Life looks different with each decade that passes!. xo
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Interesting, o j didn't watch it but thought, he didn't pay his child support and they took his trophy, a father not providing for his family is something, I worked hard to change, and won. My fi
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My children traveled by plane 3 times a year to see their father. My oldest son flew to Hawaii with his family and I flew twice all of that during a war. But, I wrote a story Protect and Defend Hushpuppie Autumns, about a young pilot. And today, I rarely travel. I workout, so I can come home and look like Shania, honey I am home, because, like Labraun, that's what 30 looks like.
Comment from JudyE
I enjoyed reading this and can sympathise with your trials and tribulations. I'm looking forward to the next episode and didn't find any glitches here.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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I enjoyed reading this and can sympathise with your trials and tribulations. I'm looking forward to the next episode and didn't find any glitches here.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019
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Thank you, JudyE; I so appreciate your following this story. It means a lot to me. xo