A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "The Privileges of Being Besties"A journal musings and assessments about situations
22 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
You were given a treasure that few people have the pleasure. A true friend is like a rare gem. Do you still see each other? You must have made wonderful memories together and thanks for sharing this one.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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You were given a treasure that few people have the pleasure. A true friend is like a rare gem. Do you still see each other? You must have made wonderful memories together and thanks for sharing this one.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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Every year. We just met up last weekend, and it was as wonderful as ever.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Everyone longs for a best friend like yours. Everyone needs the security of a relationship in which truth is told with the best intention.
You are a great storyteller in part because you have such a sense of fun and humor. Keep 'em coming. And have fun on your girls' trip.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Everyone longs for a best friend like yours. Everyone needs the security of a relationship in which truth is told with the best intention.
You are a great storyteller in part because you have such a sense of fun and humor. Keep 'em coming. And have fun on your girls' trip.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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Thanks! So good to have you back. I always love reading your reviews. xo Thank you for the extra star!
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Best/good friends are closer than sisters (Actually, the maxim is for brothers, but who's counting?)
I can't see 5'5"1/2 as anything but a bit taller than average, especially in heels.
Well written. Good work.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Best/good friends are closer than sisters (Actually, the maxim is for brothers, but who's counting?)
I can't see 5'5"1/2 as anything but a bit taller than average, especially in heels.
Well written. Good work.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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True! But I've grown up as the runt in my family (my sisters are 5'10", my brother 6'1"...)
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Ahhhhh
That answers that.
Comment from Fleedleflump
Everybody needs at least one friend like this - where it's impossible to offend one another. I have two, and the defining feature of my relationship with both is that, even if it's been years since we saw each other, we'll be talking rubbish within moments of meeting. With one, I can have entire conversations in movie quotes. The other is the only person I've ever been able to collaborate with on stories.
I loved reading this - your mutual affection shines through!
Mike
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Everybody needs at least one friend like this - where it's impossible to offend one another. I have two, and the defining feature of my relationship with both is that, even if it's been years since we saw each other, we'll be talking rubbish within moments of meeting. With one, I can have entire conversations in movie quotes. The other is the only person I've ever been able to collaborate with on stories.
I loved reading this - your mutual affection shines through!
Mike
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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What fun times you have made for yourselves. Have these been lifelong friendships? I also think it's a huge sign of lasting friendship when, despite how long it's been, you pick right up wherever it was you left off. Nothing tops that.
Thanks for the really ice review, Mike.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
What a wonderful thing that you have such a great best friend. Your ability to be so different and not try to change for each other is a real blessing. You are really lucky.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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What a wonderful thing that you have such a great best friend. Your ability to be so different and not try to change for each other is a real blessing. You are really lucky.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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I agree with you wholeheartedly on that!! Thanks for the nice review.
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
This is a lovely tribute to SueAnn and your friendship. Not everyone gets to have that kind of relationship that you two have, and I'm glad that you don't take it for granted. This essay is well written. It flows well, is grammatically appropriate and the structure is sound. Also, it held my interest the entire way through. Great job!
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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This is a lovely tribute to SueAnn and your friendship. Not everyone gets to have that kind of relationship that you two have, and I'm glad that you don't take it for granted. This essay is well written. It flows well, is grammatically appropriate and the structure is sound. Also, it held my interest the entire way through. Great job!
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Wow, this is SUCH a fantastic review! Thank you for being so specific about what "landed" for you, as a reader. I totally appreciate it.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I can just picture you and your bestie friend out together! A best friend who knows you so well, and loves you regardless, is one to keep and cherish forever. Which I'm sure you two will. I'm losing mine fast. Why do we grow old?? I really enjoyed your romps with your friend, Rachelle, they were such fun to read. Love and hugs, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx
I'm having such a giggle with some of the pearls in your book! I hope you're selling loads. Love you. xxxx
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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I can just picture you and your bestie friend out together! A best friend who knows you so well, and loves you regardless, is one to keep and cherish forever. Which I'm sure you two will. I'm losing mine fast. Why do we grow old?? I really enjoyed your romps with your friend, Rachelle, they were such fun to read. Love and hugs, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx
I'm having such a giggle with some of the pearls in your book! I hope you're selling loads. Love you. xxxx
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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I'm sorry to read that you're losing your beloved friend. As my friend and mentor, Ann, who's now 87, says, "Old age is NOT for sissies." Sending you such love, Sandra.
Thank you for your warm and wonderful review and for mentioning the Key of Life book, as well! So glad it's bringing you smiles. xo
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You're friend is so right, unfortunately. Nothing we can do about it, but at least we have so many amazing memories. xxxx
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Exactly.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing your best friend with us. I enjoyed reading and feel all women should have that type of female friendship. I'm not sure men do. I know they have best friends, but I don't think to that depth.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Thank you for sharing your best friend with us. I enjoyed reading and feel all women should have that type of female friendship. I'm not sure men do. I know they have best friends, but I don't think to that depth.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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I'm not even sure they "need" that kind of depth the way we women do...although I almost think that's why they have wives, right? I'll have to ponder this. Thanks for the very nice review. xo
Comment from karenina
Oh, sweet Rachelle! I smiled through my tears, remembering just such a bestfriend/sisterhood with Karla-- Who was as much like you as I am like SueAnne!
(Okay, I'm very short, but the bohemian style fits!)
I met Karla in our early twenties. I was angling for her brother, but shoot! Our friendship swept over us like a tidal wave of joy!
We, too, had a standing weekend away every year, generally in early fall.
We sassed and joked and let it all out without a single minced word--and we thrived!
Sadly, ovarian cancer took her much too soon.
Such relationships live on in our hearts, though.
I'm counting on her to pick up right where we left off when I catch up with her!
What a joy to read!
Karenina
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Oh, sweet Rachelle! I smiled through my tears, remembering just such a bestfriend/sisterhood with Karla-- Who was as much like you as I am like SueAnne!
(Okay, I'm very short, but the bohemian style fits!)
I met Karla in our early twenties. I was angling for her brother, but shoot! Our friendship swept over us like a tidal wave of joy!
We, too, had a standing weekend away every year, generally in early fall.
We sassed and joked and let it all out without a single minced word--and we thrived!
Sadly, ovarian cancer took her much too soon.
Such relationships live on in our hearts, though.
I'm counting on her to pick up right where we left off when I catch up with her!
What a joy to read!
Karenina
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Oh, how sad I am to read this about your beloved Karla. It's my worst nightmare. Thank you for this beautiful review, and thank you, as well, for the extra star. xo
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You made me so happy!
(I held her framed photo to my heart!)
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xo
Comment from Michaela Moore
My heart thumped reading this entry. I love my adventures with my best friend, and we, too, tease each other mercilessly. It is the best! Women need a sisterly connection with a friend. Especially when they don't have a sister, like me. I connected so much with this chapter. So many comparisons between my life and friendship! Thank you for writing this book. I get so excited when I see your name in my messages.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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My heart thumped reading this entry. I love my adventures with my best friend, and we, too, tease each other mercilessly. It is the best! Women need a sisterly connection with a friend. Especially when they don't have a sister, like me. I connected so much with this chapter. So many comparisons between my life and friendship! Thank you for writing this book. I get so excited when I see your name in my messages.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Thank you for understanding, and I'm so glad you have a friend like this, as well. Your reviews always warm me. xo