Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Alexandra,
This story is a 3 generation trip down memory lane. It shows that now matter how old you are you can use childhood memories to bring you child out to have fun. It also shows lessons we learn as children are taught to further generations as family morals and traditions.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023

Thank you so much, Joan! :,)) Alex

reply by dragonpoet on 20-Apr-2023

You are most kindly welcome, Alex.
Joan

Comment from Nicki Nance

Excellent

This is such a lovely way to tell the stories of your family. My favorite was the scaring of the truant officer. Congratulations on winning story of the month.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2023

Thank you! Yes, my Mom had 8 siblings Her Greek immigrant Dad worked at the steel mill in Monessen PA, south of Pittsburgh. Their Mom spoke no English. I've heard so many stories from my Mom. I'm gratef

reply by Nicki Nance on 09-Apr-2023

I grew up in Pittsburgh in the 1950's- I know that steel valley life,

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Exceptional

I'm introducing myself and welcoming you to this wonderful writing group. I am currently working on my third autobiographical allegory featuring
Bea the wee bear. Now your work:****
I like how this is told through the eyes & spirit of a child. This will draw the reader in immediately. This is quite fascinating to read the images of the inner child in each. This will invite the reader to reflect upon what Valentina would see for the child within them. This is an A+ work.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023

Thank you for welcoming me! I'm enjoying this group, and I am bringing back, interests, which I had kept dormant, for too long. Being here has lifted my spiri! I'm honored, & grateful, for your feedback and encouraging words! Thank you!

reply by Liz O'Neill on 27-Mar-2023

This group has also awakened much in me. There are some here just to decimate out confidence with their 3or4's. But there are too many wonderful supporters here. If you have any questions I will do my best to guide you. I've been here for years & just found out where I can make big $ fast. It's infront of the rest where they post special stories. Each rewards 50 cents & 1.00+ When I want to post a chapter, I get big $$ then I can review my fans for 2 cents.

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Very nice stories. Good work. I like the style of this piece.
normally quite, - (quiet)
as her oldest brother, took many photographs - You don't need this comma
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023

I value, your thoughtful and kind, feedback! Especially, when it comes to the use of commas, I lack confidence. During my masters degree n literacy, work, I was able to conquer semi-colons. Previously, I had myself convinced that semi-colons, ,were not real. So, Im hopeful, about my potential, comma-use, reformation,.Thank you!

reply by Wayne Fowler on 27-Mar-2023

(laughing face, here)

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

It looks like I'll be out of sixes before days end. This is an incredible post as told through the voice and eyes of a child.
To have a mind filled with the stories from Yiayia and Papou, is a lifetime of postings. I'll read all of them!
Thank you for sharing.
John

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you, John! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Yes, certainly, there will be more. With much gratitude,

Alexandra

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Enjoyed your daughter's perspective of her grandparents' and mother's childhoods. It obviously helped her to connect to the adults in her life by treasuring their childhood memories.

Papou spent much of his life, at sea. (no comma after 'life')
Some typos and extra characters in your notes:
I wr9tr this when my daughter, Valentina (wrote)
turned 80. Vale�??�?�±tina (Valentina) FS adds stray characters
they wire their hearts (wore)

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

Thank you! Yes, the note was full of typos; the story had some typos, as well. I'm the choir, here- I completely agree! That particular story is about 20 years old. I wrote the story, as part of an, even greater, portfolio related to the completion of my M.S. in Literacy. My daughter was 8, I'm sure you would understand an author using another prospective or "voice." You will find that in many stories, written by Mark Twain, for instance. I did keep my daughter's voice, as the narrator, but possibly, I could have stressed that, in my authors notes, to make that clear to all readers. Also, I am just leaving to navigate this site. I'm grateful you were able to read through the typos that existed. I'm further appreciative, for the, Excellent, review. I've been disabled from working, for ten years, due to Mtioke Sclerosis, and I'm just emerging now, to try and get back on track with some purposeful activities. I used to teach students with special needs, so there is a gap regarding purpose. I'm so glad to be part of this group and I am trying to, possibly, express myself, through writing. I am also an artust. It's a time if renewal, for me. My husband has set up a beautiful Art and Writing Room, in which I can create. I was tired when I was submitting the story you read. I will remember your feedback, and be more careful to check everything, before submitting it as complete. 🙏😊

reply by lyenochka on 25-Mar-2023

Considering all that you have to battle, you did an amazing job! 💖

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

I liked your inner child stories. Being in touch with one's inner child is indeed a blessing. I can remember the stories and humorous mishaps that occurred when I was growing up. Memories of those times help to keep us young, too.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

Yes they do. Thank you! I simply can not image being separated from my own inner child. 😊

reply by Mary Shifman on 27-Mar-2023

You are welcome.

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

What precious memories and stories. It is stories like this that remind me I need to keep a journal so these things will not be lost and forgotten. I am so on-again off again at it.
It is a great reminder that we were all once children and that we can remember and connect with the younger and older ones among us.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

Thank you!! Yes, I do keep my inner child close, as I witnessed my parents did. It's sad if people are so far removed from their younger selves. I'm aware that some chicken do not have good memories; theirs may prevent be oasingul- but in my opinion, that may be spb even greater reason to find one's inner self. Whether to relive memories or to heal from them, or both, I feel people have such a treasure and resource within them, and nabt don't realize the strength of maintaining or even regarding that. I appreciate your thoughtful words!

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, Alexandra, I can so identify with your Papou. I live in South Eastern Spain and picking fics and eating them is a great joy when they're in season. I really enjoyed as we read about your family. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

Thank you, Ulla! I was attempting to keep the story as concise as possible but, my Dad's voice, when he'd describe his figs for one thing, keep popping to kind. I had to include it. I would not be surprised if he were in Heaven nudging me, "Really mention the figs more! Mention the figs!" Ha Several people liked that I included that detail. Thank you! I'm sure Spain is beautiful, I know people who have visited Spain. My entire family lives between the US and Greece and I haven't been anywhere. I'm still trying to believe that heavy planes can keep in the sky. So, like much that has come from Greece, I guess I'm a relic. 🤔😅

Thank you, again!! :)

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

This was a fantastic ride through the lives of your family's inner souls. I especially love Papou, who picked fresh figs and lit up each time he remembered the sweetness of the fruit--wonderfully done.
I would recommend a larger font, Alexandra! Some will turn away if it is too small. Nice work here! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

I didn't expect such feedback but I'm very grateful for it. I've been told about that font size and have been attempting to enlarge it. I think I'm saving itnot be saving it properly. ll keep trying. Thank you for the thoughtful review and for your kind words about my family and Dad.

He was the biggest child inside; I could write an entire story about him. He passed in his 100th year.(1919-2019)🙏 I saw him weeks before he passed and my sister mentioned that he was 99. My Dad smiled, like a little boy, and said, "Nah." It was in the, you're joking me tone. You have made my day by recognizing my Dad, specifically. He personified the phrase young at heart. 🙏😊