Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Chapter 1 Eleanor"A collection of short stories
34 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I agree with you, dogs and cats are good for children. Our first family had a dog who died about the time we were beginning to get the second family. We had cats until the year before the great grandchild was born. I can tell you smaller dogs are better and if you are lucky they will pick one place to leave their poop in the yard. Cats are great, although not calicos as far as I can tell. Ours is soooo temperamental.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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I agree with you, dogs and cats are good for children. Our first family had a dog who died about the time we were beginning to get the second family. We had cats until the year before the great grandchild was born. I can tell you smaller dogs are better and if you are lucky they will pick one place to leave their poop in the yard. Cats are great, although not calicos as far as I can tell. Ours is soooo temperamental.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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Andrew and his family do have two cats. Thank you for the kind support.
Comment from Bill Schott
The reasoning of a determined kid can hardly be dealt with without simple shutting it down with solid facts. I see that did not work here, so the possibility of a dog may not be far off.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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The reasoning of a determined kid can hardly be dealt with without simple shutting it down with solid facts. I see that did not work here, so the possibility of a dog may not be far off.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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So far no dog. They do have two cats. Thank you for the kind support.
Comment from Pam (respa)
I'm glad I had a six star for this. It is too funny. Eleanor is pretty good with her comments and reasoning. She backs up what she's saying very well, although this conversation is probably a common occurrence. I love how she brings in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for part of her argument. I also like your son's explanation that you always cleaned the yard after your dog. Then you add to the conversation. By the end I was laughing. Thanks for sharing it.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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I'm glad I had a six star for this. It is too funny. Eleanor is pretty good with her comments and reasoning. She backs up what she's saying very well, although this conversation is probably a common occurrence. I love how she brings in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for part of her argument. I also like your son's explanation that you always cleaned the yard after your dog. Then you add to the conversation. By the end I was laughing. Thanks for sharing it.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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Eleanor amaze me with how logical her argument was for a 4 year old. Thank you for the kind support.
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Yes, she was very logical. You are very welcome for the support.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
"Mom, you're not helping!" LOL How cute. There's no excuse that a child can't debunk when it comes to getting a dog. and also....maybe the neighbors do like dog poop. LOL Nicely done.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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"Mom, you're not helping!" LOL How cute. There's no excuse that a child can't debunk when it comes to getting a dog. and also....maybe the neighbors do like dog poop. LOL Nicely done.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. It caused me to smile.
Comment from BOO ghost
BOO is reading...like the title, Reminiscing...Andrew works at Barnes Jewish Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Well. BOO lives in Missouri too! Not that far away. Eleanor sat in her car seat and said, "Daddy, do you see the furry dog?" Kids absorb everything on their young years. They see, question and learn. And remember words grown ups say.
"Andrew, dogs make really good friends. You boys always had a dog growing up, remember? The girls need a dog."
"Mom, you're not helping!"
Hum, looks like mother is on the kid's side. Just a matter of time before the little girl gets a dog. Or, she might be allowed a cat since a cat poops in a litter box and doesn't need to be walked everywhere like a dog.
Nice prose!
BOO!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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BOO is reading...like the title, Reminiscing...Andrew works at Barnes Jewish Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Well. BOO lives in Missouri too! Not that far away. Eleanor sat in her car seat and said, "Daddy, do you see the furry dog?" Kids absorb everything on their young years. They see, question and learn. And remember words grown ups say.
"Andrew, dogs make really good friends. You boys always had a dog growing up, remember? The girls need a dog."
"Mom, you're not helping!"
Hum, looks like mother is on the kid's side. Just a matter of time before the little girl gets a dog. Or, she might be allowed a cat since a cat poops in a litter box and doesn't need to be walked everywhere like a dog.
Nice prose!
BOO!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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They have two cats, already. LOL I happen to be huge lover of dogs. Every novel I write has at least one dog. LOL Thank you for the support.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Ah, so you were playing the Devil's advocate for the girls. Dogs do teach unconditional love. But there is that whole dog poop thing. This was a very refreshing post. Ever since my husband and I got married we've had dogs. Life without them isn't the same. This was fun. Gretchen
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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Ah, so you were playing the Devil's advocate for the girls. Dogs do teach unconditional love. But there is that whole dog poop thing. This was a very refreshing post. Ever since my husband and I got married we've had dogs. Life without them isn't the same. This was fun. Gretchen
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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I'm sure you know I love dogs. Thank you for the support.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a great introduction to some members of your family. Perhaps you could extend it to a book of short vignettes of all of them. I'm sure it would be very popular. kay
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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This is a great introduction to some members of your family. Perhaps you could extend it to a book of short vignettes of all of them. I'm sure it would be very popular. kay
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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That's how I had planned on starting this book, but.... Eleanor had to have her story told. I will go back and do that. LOL Thank you for the support.
Comment from Janet Foor
This is a delightful beginning chapter. You capture our attention immediately.
I can see both sides of the debate. My husband has allergies so we have no pets but my children, once grown and on their own, do have pets. I think they are trying to recapture their deprived youth. Haha
Well done Barbara.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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This is a delightful beginning chapter. You capture our attention immediately.
I can see both sides of the debate. My husband has allergies so we have no pets but my children, once grown and on their own, do have pets. I think they are trying to recapture their deprived youth. Haha
Well done Barbara.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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These girls do have two cats, so they aren't exactly pet less. LOL Thank you for the kind support.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This is the book you told us you were thinking of writing, and here it is. I like your comment, "We don't remember the days; we remember the moments." So true!
Okay, we all want to know - did they get a dog or are they at least looking?
Eleanor sounds like a very smart young lady, and she probably knows how to push Daddy's buttons already (as little girls learn quickly).
A fun story, Barbara. Thanks for sharing it with us.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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This is the book you told us you were thinking of writing, and here it is. I like your comment, "We don't remember the days; we remember the moments." So true!
Okay, we all want to know - did they get a dog or are they at least looking?
Eleanor sounds like a very smart young lady, and she probably knows how to push Daddy's buttons already (as little girls learn quickly).
A fun story, Barbara. Thanks for sharing it with us.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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Eleanor is a daddy's girl and has daddy wrapped around her little finger, but so far no dog. They do have two cats and have had them before Eleanor was born. Thank you for the kind support.
Comment from Wendy G
I can see both points of view. It is wonderful for kids to have a dog. But a dog is work and that's usually the parents. And a dog gets very lonely if it has humans who are away much of the day. Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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I can see both points of view. It is wonderful for kids to have a dog. But a dog is work and that's usually the parents. And a dog gets very lonely if it has humans who are away much of the day. Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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Both parents work. Thank you for the kind support.
