Unwanted Dog Says Thanks, Dad
Thoughts About My Adoption.20 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading your piece. This is a good contest entry and should do well. Your writing feels honest and full of emotion. Your descriptive language pulled me into your story.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
I enjoyed reading your piece. This is a good contest entry and should do well. Your writing feels honest and full of emotion. Your descriptive language pulled me into your story.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this heartwarming contest entry with us. I saw no errors, maybe you didn't make any or maybe your story was so good I didn't find any. I would love for the chance to read 'Unwanted Dog', someday. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2022
Thank you for sharing this heartwarming contest entry with us. I saw no errors, maybe you didn't make any or maybe your story was so good I didn't find any. I would love for the chance to read 'Unwanted Dog', someday. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2022
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is great Bret. You had my head swimming thinking of the stories you have written and how they have related to this short essay. God bless the man who made you who you are. You were lucky to have been found by him. Well done my friend. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
This is great Bret. You had my head swimming thinking of the stories you have written and how they have related to this short essay. God bless the man who made you who you are. You were lucky to have been found by him. Well done my friend. Nancy:)
Comment Written 22-Mar-2022
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Comment from Ric Myworld
Many of us have a story to tell, but most of us aren't willing to poor out our hearts and tell it like it is. My old friend Sam Shepard once told me that the main think in great writing is the truth, the whole truth, good and bad. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
Many of us have a story to tell, but most of us aren't willing to poor out our hearts and tell it like it is. My old friend Sam Shepard once told me that the main think in great writing is the truth, the whole truth, good and bad. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Comment from Shirley McLain
What a wonderful story to read first thing in the morning, and such a tribute to your dad. You did an excellent job, and I didn't see a mistake. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2022
What a wonderful story to read first thing in the morning, and such a tribute to your dad. You did an excellent job, and I didn't see a mistake. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
Comment Written 22-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2022
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Comment from Wendy G
What a story! What a father! You have paid him an amazing and worthy tribute here, and I am so glad you found each other. You certainly picked the right man to beg from - how absolutely wonderful that he became your Dad - what a difference that must have made in your life. Incredible story. The only suggestion is that a lot of the names of the music venues and even the musicians don't mean a lot to people outside your country, so maybe could be grouped under "famous places, musicians and singers", and then give the added information in your Notes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
What a story! What a father! You have paid him an amazing and worthy tribute here, and I am so glad you found each other. You certainly picked the right man to beg from - how absolutely wonderful that he became your Dad - what a difference that must have made in your life. Incredible story. The only suggestion is that a lot of the names of the music venues and even the musicians don't mean a lot to people outside your country, so maybe could be grouped under "famous places, musicians and singers", and then give the added information in your Notes.
Wendy
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
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Comment from Nur-e-Ilm
It is very clear how much he loves his father. The writing style gives me the vibes of an older man reminiscing over sepia-tinted memories, which I really like. The narrative somewhat loosened near the very end. If the same sense of poised nostalgia could have been maintained that would have been great. The very first sentence is a great hook!
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
It is very clear how much he loves his father. The writing style gives me the vibes of an older man reminiscing over sepia-tinted memories, which I really like. The narrative somewhat loosened near the very end. If the same sense of poised nostalgia could have been maintained that would have been great. The very first sentence is a great hook!
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
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Comment from jessizero
This was a sweet story. I am sorry that your dad is no longer with us, but I am glad you two found each other. Thank you for sharing your story here.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
This was a sweet story. I am sorry that your dad is no longer with us, but I am glad you two found each other. Thank you for sharing your story here.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
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Comment from kahpot
A hard life made a little easier from a big and wonderful heart, though hard for a young lad you have made it sound very interesting in the way your life took you, an excellent read, very well written and best wishes for your contest****kahpot
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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
A hard life made a little easier from a big and wonderful heart, though hard for a young lad you have made it sound very interesting in the way your life took you, an excellent read, very well written and best wishes for your contest****kahpot
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
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Comment from Leann DS
Thank you for sharing this short but touching tribute to your dad. I love the line, "if I was half the dad you didn't have to be..."
I noticed that this is a contest. Best of luck to you in the voting, and I hope you have a wonderful week! Hugs.
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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
Thank you for sharing this short but touching tribute to your dad. I love the line, "if I was half the dad you didn't have to be..."
I noticed that this is a contest. Best of luck to you in the voting, and I hope you have a wonderful week! Hugs.
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
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