Remembering Yesterday
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I like your message of New Orleans and its history
the form and structure of your stories are great
the POV is that the historical side of New Orleans was called 'fat city'. I think this is perhaps the Mardi Gras's name today?
the voice/tone was adventurous-factual
the grammar is excellent
the conclusion was that you had an adventure ahead of you.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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I like your message of New Orleans and its history
the form and structure of your stories are great
the POV is that the historical side of New Orleans was called 'fat city'. I think this is perhaps the Mardi Gras's name today?
the voice/tone was adventurous-factual
the grammar is excellent
the conclusion was that you had an adventure ahead of you.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Thank you, I so glad you enjoyed this one. New Orleans in an interesting place.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, this is a great continuation. I've always been fascinated by New Orleans but, of course I've never lived there as you have. I can understand you fascination with it.
Our children adjusted easily and took it all in stride. = Our children ... all in their stride.
I'm looking forward to what's next. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Hi Beth, this is a great continuation. I've always been fascinated by New Orleans but, of course I've never lived there as you have. I can understand you fascination with it.
Our children adjusted easily and took it all in stride. = Our children ... all in their stride.
I'm looking forward to what's next. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 23-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you for your review and nice comments. New Orleans is an interesting place, but I've not been back since Hurricane Katrina, so I don't know if is has changed.
Beth
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Well, I was there well before Hurricane Kartrina, soi coouldn't tell. :))
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a very interesting post on New Orleans. I learned much from reading this. You relationship with God i outstanding.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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This is a very interesting post on New Orleans. I learned much from reading this. You relationship with God i outstanding.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I feel that God has always been there for me, but I know I let him down all too often.
Beth
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You are writing a wonderful story.
Comment from Sankey
This was, once again, a well done and very, thankfully, descriptive chapter. I have a long time online friend on Facebook I should introduce you to, named Dorothy, in her 80's I think, who lived near Lake Charles in La for years before their home got ravaged by Rita or Katrina. No spags.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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This was, once again, a well done and very, thankfully, descriptive chapter. I have a long time online friend on Facebook I should introduce you to, named Dorothy, in her 80's I think, who lived near Lake Charles in La for years before their home got ravaged by Rita or Katrina. No spags.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and the excellent comments. I think you already had me put Dorothy on my facebook page. I don't get on facebook often so don't really get to know people that way.
Beth
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Had a feeling might have connected you and Dorothy up. No worries. Don't see her as much now either seeing our mutual friend Bevi the former First Grade teacher from Mass. has now gone to be with the Lord.
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! Loved your coverage of this whole new world you experienced with the kids. You really did go to another country - it seems with all the different types of speech, ethnicities and foods! I'm impressed with how open you were (are still, I'm sure!) to learning about new cultures! Virtual six!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Wow! Loved your coverage of this whole new world you experienced with the kids. You really did go to another country - it seems with all the different types of speech, ethnicities and foods! I'm impressed with how open you were (are still, I'm sure!) to learning about new cultures! Virtual six!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and great comments. I so pleased you like it. I do like learning new things and I enjoyed the cultural differences.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Another outsssssstanding offering in this fascinating series--time for a bonussssss. No kiddie hi-jinks in this one--about time you got a break given all the cultural changes to had to contend with--which you so colorfully describe! Cheerssssss. LIZ
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Another outsssssstanding offering in this fascinating series--time for a bonussssss. No kiddie hi-jinks in this one--about time you got a break given all the cultural changes to had to contend with--which you so colorfully describe! Cheerssssss. LIZ
Comment Written 22-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much Liz. You're a great fan to have. Thanks for the bonus star.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
A wonderful travelogue of Louisiana. I loved learning about the culture including the pronunciation of certain words. Each section of our country has its own dialect and expressions which makes travel interesting.
What a shock (no pun intended) to see a minister electrocuted.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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A wonderful travelogue of Louisiana. I loved learning about the culture including the pronunciation of certain words. Each section of our country has its own dialect and expressions which makes travel interesting.
What a shock (no pun intended) to see a minister electrocuted.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm glad I only heard about the minister being electrocuted. I think that would have traumatizing to witness.
Beth
Comment from Dick Waters
Beth, this was a very interesting read. I had never known anyone who actually lived in New Orleans, so your story is educational.
I only found two corrections you could make where a period was out of place to the quote mark [zinks.' groceries."] if those suggestions are wrong, I apologize, English was not my best subject.
Thanks for the education and keep writing and reading.
Dick
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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Beth, this was a very interesting read. I had never known anyone who actually lived in New Orleans, so your story is educational.
I only found two corrections you could make where a period was out of place to the quote mark [zinks.' groceries."] if those suggestions are wrong, I apologize, English was not my best subject.
Thanks for the education and keep writing and reading.
Dick
Comment Written 22-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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I appreciate you reading a chapter of my story. I found New Orleans to be a very interesting place. Thanks for the review and comments and for pointing out the misplaced punctuation.
Beth
Comment from zanya
Life has now certainly taken on a rich hue with lots to learn and experience -what a cultural experience for young children -a most interesting chapter
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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Life has now certainly taken on a rich hue with lots to learn and experience -what a cultural experience for young children -a most interesting chapter
Comment Written 22-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments and especially for the six starts.
Beth
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, thank you for taking a whole chapter in your story to tell us All, about your impressions of the people and cultures that existed in New Orleans in the 70s . Knowing how traditions and cultures are resistant to change, I bet they were still the same when My husband and I visited in the 90s ( We were tourists so a whole different 'hospitality culture' was invented for us I am sure.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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Dear Beth, thank you for taking a whole chapter in your story to tell us All, about your impressions of the people and cultures that existed in New Orleans in the 70s . Knowing how traditions and cultures are resistant to change, I bet they were still the same when My husband and I visited in the 90s ( We were tourists so a whole different 'hospitality culture' was invented for us I am sure.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020
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Thank you Suzanna, I appreciate the review and the nice comments. I had visited there before but until I started living there I didn't get a feel for the difference this was from what I was used to.
Beth
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a visit is really very different from trying to find the most convenient grocery store
