The Traveler
How a Young Man Left Home to Provide for His Family23 total reviews
Comment from Silent1rose
Sorry this took me so long to read. I'm still sick. I believe I have bronchitis. Anywho, this is a lovely story that touched my heart. I found one little thing.
They built dams, planted trees, stocked ponds, created drainage systems, fought forest fires, built roadside rest stops, and even planted trees. (You said that they planted trees twice here.)
I'm thankful for your Uncle, what he did for his family. I'm thankful for Mrs. Rosie and you. Bless them all. :) Big hugs, VK. ~ Rose
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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Sorry this took me so long to read. I'm still sick. I believe I have bronchitis. Anywho, this is a lovely story that touched my heart. I found one little thing.
They built dams, planted trees, stocked ponds, created drainage systems, fought forest fires, built roadside rest stops, and even planted trees. (You said that they planted trees twice here.)
I'm thankful for your Uncle, what he did for his family. I'm thankful for Mrs. Rosie and you. Bless them all. :) Big hugs, VK. ~ Rose
Comment Written 09-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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Excellent catch, Rose! Wow. All those readers and no one else noticed it! I told you that your would do the same for me. THANK YOU.
I'm sorry you are sick. What are you doing for the bronchitis? I hope you feel better soon. You need to stay warm and dry and take tons of Vit C. When you take too much, you'll get the "trots." Your body will use what you need. Bronchitis is painful. Can you lie down to sleep? I'm so sorry. I hope you feel better soon. I've been wondering about you!
Thanks again for the wonderful review. You have a great eye!
That last little paragraph got me all teary. I'm so glad that you understood how much my family means to me, and I am incredibly thankful for you, my dear friend.
Bless you too, Rose.
NOW, get well soon!
Big hug.
Vista Kay
PS--Gratitude in abundance for that lovely and precious six.
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You are so very welcome, VK. I wondered why no one else caught that as well. I am having trouble sleeping. It's 1:44 and I've been awake since 12:15-ish. I've been taking my breathing treatment to help loosen the fluid in my lungs. Not only is my chest congested, my nose is congested and the pressure in my head causes my head to hurt all day. I'll get better soon though. Great time to get sick! My Barbizon job starts in 4 days. :/ i'm glad you enjoyed the review! :) I'm not sure if I ever told you how pretty you look. I'm going to try and rest now. My head hurts. Talk to you later. Take care. ~ Rose
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Hello Sweet Girl! Well, first off, your fever is affecting your vision, but I love you for saying that. ;)
You need to shut yourself in the bathroom and turn the shower on full blast--only hot! You want so much steam you can't see you hand in front of your face. Rose, I am so asthmatic that I was supposed to die before my second birthday. Do it! Sit on the side of the tub on on the commode or in a chair and breathe in and out as deeply as you can. Try to breathe through your nose if you can. When you shower, let the water hit you in the face. Put hot compresses on your sinuses to loosen the mucus. Don't eat diary--not even yogurt--as it makes more mucus. Do you have a recliner? Sleep in it. If not, put pillows under your head and shoulders to lift your chest and head so it doesn't settle at night (the mucus). If you don't get that out, you will have pneumonia. I'm thinking you need a chest x-ray if you haven't had one. Take a decongestant and drink hot liquids--teas and lemon water--to loosen the phlegm. Bronchitis is dangerous. I've had three bouts of pneumonia. Be careful, sweet girl. I want you to be okay for work and all things Rose.
Decongestants keep you awake; they wire you. Sudaphed and other things will do that. Take Mucinex extra strength with tons of water at night to cough that crap up! I keep it on hand all the time. It's my emergency med.
You be good and get well. I'm worried about you.
The Mucinex helps with headaches, too. It reduces inflammation in all the linings of your sinuses and bronchial tubes. Take it.
Buy a generic if you have to, but take it. And get some rest. You can take tylenol and then ibuprofen alternately to reduce the fever and help you rest.
Blah blah blah, said your mother. lol
I'm just worried. If you need me, call, okay?
Big hug. Rest and be well.
Thinking of you.
Vista Kay
Comment from sunnilicious
You're a contestant in the December Story of the Month. That is fabulous news. Makes me want to watch The Price Is Right. I don't know why, but it's true. And I ran out of 6-stars...
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GOod story. Good dialogue. Nice work.
Good luck!
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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You're a contestant in the December Story of the Month. That is fabulous news. Makes me want to watch The Price Is Right. I don't know why, but it's true. And I ran out of 6-stars...
glitter-graphics.com
GOod story. Good dialogue. Nice work.
Good luck!
Comment Written 08-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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Oh, Sunni! I LOVE my star! I think I'll have to write a poem about how Sunni makes the stars shine. lol
Thanks so much for sending this note and sharing your more modest stars, too. You are such a sweetheart! I laughed out loud when you said you wanted to watch the Price is Right.
"Vista Kay, come on doooowwwwwn!" ;)
I wonder if I can guess the price of that new fridge.
I'm so glad that you liked the poem, dear friend. Thanks a million. Hey, my star is changing to all different colors! cooooool
My mom is coming to visit tomorrow, and we are making you and your Mom's rugelach! I hope I don't screw it up with my changes. lol
Big hug and tons of gratitude.
Vista Kay
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You're poem is great.
The filling get changed by every family. It's normal to experiment. Have a lovely visit with your mom.
Stay cute.
H&k,
Alicia
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SO, you are Alicia. That's a lovely name. Thanks for letting me know. We are going to use coconut sugar. Have you ever used it? It's delicious and diabetes-friendly.
Thanks again, Alicia.
Hey, you stay cute, too.
Hugs from TX. And I will. Hope you are okay. Wish you could join us and give directions.
Vista Kay
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I have used the coconut flakes, flour and syrup before. Whole Foods has a line of coconut products. Flavorful stuff.
My mother gave me that name. She heard it in the hospital from a midwife and nurse that was very good to her while I was being born.
You're funny.
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I use the coconut sugar that Sweet Tree makes; it's delicious. And it should work. We got iced in today, so my mother did not get to come visit. We are going to try tomorrow. I already have my cream cheese at room temp! Had to put it back in the fridge.
I use the Sweet Tree coconut sugar, and it's delish. It tastes like brown sugar, but the GI is low, so it's safe for diabetics. My mother's family is Cherokee, and they are all diabetic. I've had the same issues, but mine is "in remission," as they say. Still have to be careful.
I'm told that Alicia means "sweet"--so appropriate for you! ;)
I've loved it since I saw Ingrid Bergman in "Notorious." Her character was Alicia Huberman. It's a fantastic movie--one of my faves!
I'll let you know when we get the baking done. I made Morning Glory muffins instead, but I promised that I would wait for my mom to do the rugelach. We're looking forward to it.
Thanks again for the recipe. I hope you are okay, Alicia. I love the story of your name.
Hugs.
Vista Kay
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I saw a PBS program about a year or so ago that claimed Native American obesity problems were linked to over usage of corn and its by products. They're very active people.
Alicia means truth in the baby name dictionaries. I always look it up. Dolce or Dulce means sweet. Bergman was a great actress but don't remember her movies. I'll look for Nortorious and that low gi coconut brand.
So sorry to hear about the weather. But you'll see your Mom soon. And it will be raining fresh baked cookies. It is an invigorating spice scent.
I'm okay... a little depression but I read that is normal for anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months. Extreme cases are a year continued on holidays or memorable anniversary dates. So no worries just yet.
Have a goodnight
H&k,
Sunni
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Glad to hear that you are doing okay, Alicia. Truth is a wonderful thing to possess, and a magical thing to be.
We are still frozen in, so I can't get to Mama yet. We'll make it, and yes, it will be raining fresh baked cookies. I love that image! You are quite the wordsmith. :)
My father passed away last year, and the uncle I wrote about passed away in 1999. It's still such a loss for me, but the depression did life in both cases. I know you will be fine, but I also know that some days are rusty. You hang in and take care.
Thinking of you and sending good thoughts.
Big hug from frigid Texas.
Vista Kay
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Oh, yes, the diabetes is, no doubt, the corn. It's also alcohol (we are very aware; all my mother's brothers were alcoholics at some point) and an addiction to cane syrup that is frightening. They put it on fried eggs! Yes, it is as gross as it sounds, but you can't tell them that. ;)
Love 'em anyway.
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I thought eggs, bacon and shots of gin were the most commonest of breakfasts especially in the South. That's so sad.
You have a lovely day.
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Sorry to hear about the passing of your father and uncle. Depression sucks. But we get better and bake cookies. Think good memories. Hugs & kisses, Alicia
Comment from Cry the Vile Rebel
Hey there. This story is part of an assignment I gave myself to read the best stories available on this site. I am on a mission to figure out what makes a story stand out, what makes it exceptional. The nominations for story of the month seemed like the natural place to begin.
What makes this story work, I think, is that it comes from the heart of one who loved the protagonist. You are able to recreate for the reader the stories you were told as a child in a way that tells me your uncle was a great storyteller himself. I was drawn into a place I have never visited, into a time before I was alive by your very carefully chosen words. I was led to admire a man I met through the eyes of a child who adored him.
You have created a lasting memoir of this man.
On another note, you have encouraged me with this story of family and resilience and fortitude. We humans tend to think that our worlds are "going to hell in a hand basket" at every turn. This story underscores something else I read once that keeps the panic at bay, (Churchill's words I believe)
"The thing to remember about times like these, is that there have always been times like thes."
Anyway, thank you for sharing this little piece of your soul. - CtVR
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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Hey there. This story is part of an assignment I gave myself to read the best stories available on this site. I am on a mission to figure out what makes a story stand out, what makes it exceptional. The nominations for story of the month seemed like the natural place to begin.
What makes this story work, I think, is that it comes from the heart of one who loved the protagonist. You are able to recreate for the reader the stories you were told as a child in a way that tells me your uncle was a great storyteller himself. I was drawn into a place I have never visited, into a time before I was alive by your very carefully chosen words. I was led to admire a man I met through the eyes of a child who adored him.
You have created a lasting memoir of this man.
On another note, you have encouraged me with this story of family and resilience and fortitude. We humans tend to think that our worlds are "going to hell in a hand basket" at every turn. This story underscores something else I read once that keeps the panic at bay, (Churchill's words I believe)
"The thing to remember about times like these, is that there have always been times like thes."
Anyway, thank you for sharing this little piece of your soul. - CtVR
Comment Written 08-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2013
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Well, Rebel, you actually made me cry. The tears welled up when you said my love was obvious, and they flowed when you said that the story drew you in. I so wanted to take others back to that place that felt like home to me, the place where he lived and worked and struggled. I'm thrilled that I was able to do that. The cherry on it all is that you, too, admire him. I did adore him so.
I LOVE the quote. Yes, there have always been times like these, and, gratefully, there have always been simple, kind people of great fortitude. I have to remind myself from whence my genes come!
And that you knew it was a piece of my soul, well, it means that you tapped right in. I would work and cry, cry and work. But I needed to do that for him, and I am glad that I was able to write it fairly quickly. I'd never been able to write about him before. But this tremendous encouragement may help me do more. I would love to, you know.
I don't have the words to thank you for this, but you, my friend, apparently understand what's in my heart. So please know the depths of my gratitude for this special review. I will never be able to thank you enough for your comprehension of this story.
Have a wonderful night.
Vista Kay
Comment from nannabot
Hi sweet Vista my friendly, Taxa's lady. Once again you've exceeded all expectations with this beautifully crafted factual family history story. Your use of colloquial dialect brings the characters alive through their dialogue exchanges. I'm an English woman, yet I found it very easy to read. It added tone to each character along with visual side.
[Vista, my sweetness, you simply have the knack of writing a darn'good story.] Rest assured, you have done your precious father very proud. It's a very interesting story in which you had a good few characters to juggle with, and did it very well. It's rich with facts and packed with details, which set the story in time and place. You give ambience to the scenes, high-points and lows. I imagine this being quite a bundle of story to sort out. I thought your ending was especially lovely, the fact you grew up in that house, bringing us back to yourself in the present. Plus I could sense by the emotive quality in your words, just how much this house bonded you and your dad especially.
A well executed piece of pros. Most enjoyable.
Best of luck with this. hugs from Maggy. xxxxxx
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2013
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Hi sweet Vista my friendly, Taxa's lady. Once again you've exceeded all expectations with this beautifully crafted factual family history story. Your use of colloquial dialect brings the characters alive through their dialogue exchanges. I'm an English woman, yet I found it very easy to read. It added tone to each character along with visual side.
[Vista, my sweetness, you simply have the knack of writing a darn'good story.] Rest assured, you have done your precious father very proud. It's a very interesting story in which you had a good few characters to juggle with, and did it very well. It's rich with facts and packed with details, which set the story in time and place. You give ambience to the scenes, high-points and lows. I imagine this being quite a bundle of story to sort out. I thought your ending was especially lovely, the fact you grew up in that house, bringing us back to yourself in the present. Plus I could sense by the emotive quality in your words, just how much this house bonded you and your dad especially.
A well executed piece of pros. Most enjoyable.
Best of luck with this. hugs from Maggy. xxxxxx
Comment Written 03-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2013
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Oh Maggy, you actually brought tears to my eyes with this exceedingly generous and absolutely sweet review. Yes, Dave was a very special man. I've wrestled with writing about him for a long time. It intimidated me and broke my heart. I shed buckets of tears during that write, but it was good for me to get it done. It really was.
Now, for you to say that I did fine by him, well, that means more than you will ever ever know. He kept me from harm for so long, and I feel such a responsibility to him. Thank you for your tremendous understanding! I feel that you, above all the readers, actually "got it."
I cannot thank you enough. I really can't. This is encouragement beyond measure, my dearest sweet friend. And now you also understand why you, my Maggy, struck such a cord with me. My Maggie had such an awe-inspiring life. She was the stuff of legends, and she endures despite an early death (at only 63--malnutrition and diabetes) because she was so loved. She still is, as is Dave.
That six is awesome, but not nearly as awesome as you are.
Thank you, my amazing friend.
YOU are an inspiration.
xoxoxo
Vista Kay
Comment from Dutchie
Such a wonderful story and told so well. I don't know very much of the history of America from that time. I'm Dutch you see. It was such a heartfellt write and I hope you continue the story. Such a great man, your uncle. Thanks for the author notes, they add really something to your story. I loved it!!! Fia
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2013
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Such a wonderful story and told so well. I don't know very much of the history of America from that time. I'm Dutch you see. It was such a heartfellt write and I hope you continue the story. Such a great man, your uncle. Thanks for the author notes, they add really something to your story. I loved it!!! Fia
Comment Written 03-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2013
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Dutchie, I wanted to say thank you so very much for this wonderful six and your incredibly kind words. The story was difficult to write because I am not a disinterested observer--far from it. But it helped exorcise so many demons! And your encouragement is such a fantastic reward. Those times were nightmarish and surreal. People sacrificed so much. I am proud of my family for surviving, in spite of it all. I am proud of my Uncle Dave in particular.
And I am so very grateful to you for your incredible support and encouragement! I would love to continue the story, and I may do just that. It take time (I have to walk away and collect myself, then come back after a couple of days), but it helps me so much.
Your beautifully kind words here made my week! I am so glad that you loved the story, and I'm especially glad that you liked Dave so much.
Thanks, my friend.
Thanks so much.
Comment from angelface2
This is a lovely story my dear. I seem to remember something about the CCCamp. My uncle was in the First World War. Got wounded and I was about 6 when he came home. I remember him walking up the driveway. thanks for sharing! Miss Sally
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2013
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This is a lovely story my dear. I seem to remember something about the CCCamp. My uncle was in the First World War. Got wounded and I was about 6 when he came home. I remember him walking up the driveway. thanks for sharing! Miss Sally
Comment Written 29-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2013
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Angelface2, thanks so much for this wonderful review. Thanks for sharing your family memories, too. Yes, the CCC was an FDR program to put blue collar boys to work and feed them at the same time. I think it was brilliant. I knew some WWI vets, too. Those men were amazing. They saw a war the likes of which will never come again. What a memory you have!
I'm so grateful for your time, your consideration, and all those stars.
Thanks again for your kindness, my friend.
Vista Kay
PS--Please forgive the delay. I had no internet for several days! So frustrating.
Comment from Lulube
A true story how wonderful. I was going to ask you if you'v e been reborn from that era. lol You list the daily duties of survival, such as making soap, as if you yourself were part of the whole spectrum. I love dusters. That is the style of writing that got me into reading when I was in my mid twenties. Out at sea, Billie, reading, Louis L'amour books. Read diligently till mid 40's, now I don't read. It's the shitty eyes I guess that never have an up-to-date pair of glasses.
Which brings me to, did you just post a pic of yourself or have I been blind for this long? heavy in ponder, I see. lol Aren't we all at most times? lol Never would have guessed yt to be a so matured hair color. At least you've not gone blue. Just kidding. I don't know how extreme my hair color would be now. Started coloring it about 5 yrs ago. So I'm guessing that you used to be a med brown with blondish highlights. With all that sunshine in Texas you can't help but few streaks here and there.
delete, delete./
I'm sending now
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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A true story how wonderful. I was going to ask you if you'v e been reborn from that era. lol You list the daily duties of survival, such as making soap, as if you yourself were part of the whole spectrum. I love dusters. That is the style of writing that got me into reading when I was in my mid twenties. Out at sea, Billie, reading, Louis L'amour books. Read diligently till mid 40's, now I don't read. It's the shitty eyes I guess that never have an up-to-date pair of glasses.
Which brings me to, did you just post a pic of yourself or have I been blind for this long? heavy in ponder, I see. lol Aren't we all at most times? lol Never would have guessed yt to be a so matured hair color. At least you've not gone blue. Just kidding. I don't know how extreme my hair color would be now. Started coloring it about 5 yrs ago. So I'm guessing that you used to be a med brown with blondish highlights. With all that sunshine in Texas you can't help but few streaks here and there.
delete, delete./
I'm sending now
Comment Written 28-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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Hello LULUBE! Are you okay?
THANKS so much for this wonderful review. You have no idea how much this means to me! This is the first thing I've written about my uncle and my mom's family (all those little Cherokee babies, lol), and it was so hard. I was fearful of not doing them justice, especially Uncle Dave, who was incredible--more so than I can ever say. Saying that it reminds you of the books you used to read--like LL especially--was just one of the kindest things you could have done. Really!
I helped my mother and the people in the story make lye soap when I was a kid. lol I also spent every day for over 21 years listening to people who lived in the past, longing for the goodness that it represented. They told their stories over and over, until they were just engraved on my heart.
Enough of that.
My hair! lol Well, it was a very deep deep brown, almost black. But I had a white streak by the time I was 30. People thought I did it intentionally. I dyed it a couple of times, but that made it fall out, even when it was "chemical free." I shaved it off in 2006, when I turned 45. I was sick of it. It's getting grayer each day, and I have to let it go. I've thought of having it stained, but haven't done it. There's always tomorrow.
No, it's not you. I put that pic up a couple of weeks ago. "The Gray Lady has a Thought." It so seldom happens, I thought I should memorialize it.
We are in Thanksgiving weekend here, so my mother is here. I've cooked and baked all day and am whipped. Are you hanging in there? Hope so. Let me know what's up there. I was getting really worried about you.
Thanks again, and I appreciate the precious and monumental SIX so much. You are a kind and gracious friend. :)
So grateful for you.
Vista Kay
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Welcome for whatever was good for your day.
Get this - You mixture you. Crazy backgrounds we N.Americans have. Gotta have some Indian in ya somewhere.
Rosie - must have been a popular name in the 1800's. My moms aunt, (died yrs ago) gave me a set of black and white (brown) pics of my moms early family. Curriers was her moms name, Larson her dads (from norway) Curriers an English/French/Indian. Oh my, me too.
There is a pic, (that I should take a pic of and send you a look ) of my triple Grandma and 2 children, one named Rosie, the other not too sure right now. 3x's Grandma is Indian, yep with the long braids and everything. Never got exactly the band but from mid/east Can/Us so Sioux, Cree, Algonquin. Maybe you would be able to detect where from, from the pic. Round face not sleek and bony, not that pretty either.
She married/or not, Grpa Currier, a trapper from Dakotas. Fought in civil war. my mom has copies of letters after letters between him and wife and a special letter for something from a special general or something. Alot of no information there.
How you can get syked up for another turkey in a month, I dunno, just grateful we have thanksgiving in october.
Dr's yesterday- going to an urologist now and bone surgeon for hand. Waiting for appointments to be made. Tests show blood in urine. Thought so, off and on my urine looked a little pinkish since the summer. I told him that I've thought for years that some of my back pain and dumpy health is kidney problems. What do I know.
So we wait again for more appointments.Haven't written anything for a bit now. Too overwhelmed with me and Tamara. I'll tell you later.
hand swollen today
lulube
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No internet for several days! OMG. Made me crazy!!!!! ;p
Wow! Family stuff is interesting. Yes, we NA's are Heinz 57's. lol Your Gram may have been Sioux or even Mandan from the round face. Algonquin tended to be East Coast and long and bony. Dakota Indians were almost all Sioux, like Sitting Bull. Have you seen the pics? Not a handsome guy. lol But they are such amazing people, even today. Seen Dances with Wolves? LOVED IT, and I am NOT a Costner fan. Saw it three times in the theater.
I suspect I'll be in Austin with friends for Xmas. They descended on me Saturday with kids in tow. WONDERFUL. Want me to come home. I'm SO ready.
Pink pee is NOT good. What did they say? Have you had scarlet fever or rheumatic? Worried about you.
GOT A BOX!!!! YOU ARE CRAZY!!! LOVED IT ALL!!
We put up the tree and hung candy canes and apple, put the Angel underneath. I have been wearing the necklace--gorgeous. YOU COULD MAKE MONEY IN AUSTIN with all the handiwork you do. Just such an incredible talent.
I have something for you, too. More on that later.
Tamara? You okay?
Let me know. I just got the internet repaired, so I'll be playing catch up. So frustrating.
Big hug.
VIA
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OMG I absolutely love Kevin Costner. I have a few of his movies. he and I are only one week apart in age, imagine that. Can't remember who's older. lol Water world, the postman, oh there's so many that are so good, a bit odd and that's what i like. Creative are so many of them. did I put a note in for the candy canes, well if not they can bend into a ? for the rest of the year. hang down from your rear view mirror they would catch the light nicely.
haven't been back to the desk top yet scared if I start it up it won't be the way I shut it down and I'll be pissed off all over again. lol
later
lulube been doing messages for 2 hrs. now
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I liked Tin Cup and Dances with Wolves the best. Oh, the Upside of Anger is awesome! If you have not seen it, you NEED to.
The candy canes are amazing, and I played with them. lol They do all kinds of things. Love them. Thanks again.
Take a break from the messaging and take care of yourself!
Big hug.
VK
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lol playing??? lol
wrong poem to comment on but....
OMG you have so many great friends, it was so good to read all of your reviews on "November Gift Box"
love the title by the way.
I'm still gloating on it.
Haven't spoke to mom, cause of emails but need to soon. But I did email the poem to her so maybe I have a reply
Gonna check
lulube/lori
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I hope that is better! Geeze. She's on a real tear.
I feel like dog dirt these days. That liver stuff will NOT go away, so I'm limping. I did get a lot done for the Austin move today, and there's more to do tomorrow.
It wasn't just the friends on the review; it was also the people who were just fascinated that two people who met here connected this way! lol I had not heard from most of those people before, but they were truly kind.
You were the inspiration, Lulube. Thanks again, kiddoo.
Big hug.
Vista Kay
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sorry you're not feeling so great especially with moving. how you are doing this i don't know. computer still doing weird things so i won't say much now'
lulube
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I am not doing what I need to, I can say that. My mother is visiting now, and I am just completely freaked out! We made holiday cookies tonight and did cards and things for her--nothing else! Panic in the streets here! Just hoping it all comes together.
Sorry about the pc issues. Hang in there.
Hugs to you.
VIA
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I'm sorry but I'm laughing. I can just see you running around the table getting things for her and looking at everything else that you need to do. Sorry, but if it is too much hassle, leave it. You won't need it for the extra happiness will compensate.
Haven't been on computer at all for days. Dealing with "ALL" and counting down the days before it's all over. Can't wait. Now have 2 local surgeries in Jan. and a wait up to 6 mns. for surgery on hand. Will take bone from my left hip to put into hand to rebuild the structure from it being mutilated by, you know who.
Glad there is a confirmation,of a sort, for what I already felt I knew.
This Surgeon I like. First one to really share what he sees in xrays. Anyway, not the time to go right into everything cause I have to finish everything into wrappings to take to deliveries on Sunday and balance to moms to be dealt with at her place X'mas aft. before the big dinner. Going with Tamara to sis for Dec. 25. ha ha
On anti-biotics last 2 days for throat and left side of head (it's hot)throat has been hurting way too long. Feel nauseas off and on since summer. maybe they will attack whatever is pulling me down and can't seem to shake. Bought some papaya juice and ginger-ale to mix, not bad.
sorry for taking so long with reply but it will probably take as long for the next as well. lol
You have a good one, ya hear!!!!
As far as Texas for me,. well, in the movies/
I don't do below 49th parallel. lol Now, Mexico that's different. Ya right.
Merry X'Mas Girlfriend.
lulube
Comment from judiverse
I was so interested to read something about the CCC. I was a great thing for the youth growing up in Depression time. I saw a program about the CCC not too long ago and read a book about it. The details you include about the large family are very touching. Dave feels that he has to run away to save his family. It's touching that he wants to send all of his $30 home instead of keeping any of it for himself. I believe one of my uncles was in the CCC, but no one has much information about that. Happy Thanksgiving to you. judi
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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I was so interested to read something about the CCC. I was a great thing for the youth growing up in Depression time. I saw a program about the CCC not too long ago and read a book about it. The details you include about the large family are very touching. Dave feels that he has to run away to save his family. It's touching that he wants to send all of his $30 home instead of keeping any of it for himself. I believe one of my uncles was in the CCC, but no one has much information about that. Happy Thanksgiving to you. judi
Comment Written 28-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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Hello Judi,
Thanks so much for this wonderful review. I'm so glad that you found the story "touching," and I appreciate the stars!
How wonderful that your uncle helped build America! Those guys did such wonderful things, and they did learn trades. I hope you can find out something about where your family member was "inducted" or stationed. We even have pictures that my uncle sent home. I traveled out to AZ and NM to see some of the places he worked. The bridges and dams are still there. They did such professional work. It's something that we can all be proud of.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! I know I'm late, but I just got the kitchen cleaned up. Whew. It was wonderful, but exhausting. Hope yours was just great.
Thanks again, and take care.
Vista Kay
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You're so welcome. The CCC was the savior of many boys living in poverty and getting into trouble with the law. They learned so much. I hope I can find out more about my late uncle's service in the CCC. Had a great Thanksgiving with relatives. judi
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Hello, Judi.
My internet crashed, so I am just seeing this. Yes, I agree completely about the CCC. Let me know if you find any info on your uncle. It's such a fascinating era filled with wonderful people.
Hope your holiday was great!
Vista Kay
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Had a lovely Thanksgiving. I asked my niece about her father's CCC experience, but she didn't know anything about it. judi
Comment from barkingdog
Will you be continuing this story. It is very good. It took me to those times and the poverty so many were facing. Dave saved the family. What a wonderful man.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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Will you be continuing this story. It is very good. It took me to those times and the poverty so many were facing. Dave saved the family. What a wonderful man.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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Hello Barkingdog! Thank you for this great review! I'm glad you liked the story enough to encourage me to write more about Dave and the family (thank you for liking them). I would love to do that. This was very hard to write, because it's such an emotional subject for me. I feared that I could not do Uncle Dave justice. As you say, he was a wonderful man. Your encouragement is making think I might be able to continue on with his life.
Bless you for this!
Thanks again.
Vista Kay
Comment from watergirl
I loved reading this. The characters just come to life, and the setting and context are easily imagined. It flows as a story should, and the picture becomes fuller in my mind with each paragraph. A well related true story that is a pleasure to read.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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I loved reading this. The characters just come to life, and the setting and context are easily imagined. It flows as a story should, and the picture becomes fuller in my mind with each paragraph. A well related true story that is a pleasure to read.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2013
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Hello Watergirl.
I'm thrilled that you liked "The Traveller" so much! Thank you for the wonderful review and your kind comments. Your critique was specific as to what worked, and that is tremendously helpful. I'm so happy that you could see the picture in your mind. I've hesitated to write about my uncle, for fear I could not do him justice.
Thank you for making me feel that I might have come close.
I'm grateful.
Vista Kay
PS--Sorry for the delayed response. Thursday has been our Thanksgiving, so I've been with family and busy baking for a couple of days. Please forgive me for being late.