tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post3434929624733780823..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Entry #16Jason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-70613587722174623132008-07-23T23:38:00.000-04:002008-07-23T23:38:00.000-04:00I hope she keeps riding in the beyond. Such a tou...I hope she keeps riding in the beyond. Such a tough task for Clara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-55970549129449852242008-07-23T14:20:00.000-04:002008-07-23T14:20:00.000-04:00This made me smile! Having worked in nursing home...This made me smile! <BR/><BR/>Having worked in nursing homes for many years, my colleagues and I often commented on the perfect ending for residents who had spunky personalities. I'm happy for Winnie-- and Clara is a wonderful, brave girl.Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-42494214011285306212008-07-19T21:27:00.000-04:002008-07-19T21:27:00.000-04:00I agree with Charles--it's sad, yet there is hope....I agree with Charles--it's sad, yet there is hope.<BR/>Truly a talented bit of writing.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-73692055523253849012008-07-19T21:07:00.000-04:002008-07-19T21:07:00.000-04:00This was really a poignant and wonderful story. It...This was really a poignant and wonderful story. It takes skill to weave these emotions together like this.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-28998468787514519002008-07-19T10:00:00.000-04:002008-07-19T10:00:00.000-04:00... and some will say old folks make for a boring ...... and some will say old folks make for a boring story. Not here. You've done a wonderful job connecting the relationships between your characters. Bravo!JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-63030988702628579092008-07-18T09:36:00.000-04:002008-07-18T09:36:00.000-04:00I can only hope that I can go out into that dark n...I can only hope that I can go out into that dark night on my terms like memaw.<BR/><BR/>Who would have thunk that memaw was a closet road hog. ;)<BR/><BR/>Beautiful writing for the sad passing of a loved one.Mr. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881870850519509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-18901548873331762452008-07-17T16:40:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:40:00.000-04:00Like Dottie I agree with the other comments. Very ...Like Dottie I agree with the other comments. Very nice written - sad but beautifulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-51383441761550800102008-07-17T11:33:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:33:00.000-04:00I will only echo other comments, but the way you s...I will only echo other comments, but the way you switch between voices is very seemless and shows a great deal of talent. Nice work!Dottie Camptownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891885810903269126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-29743413247742224092008-07-17T04:42:00.000-04:002008-07-17T04:42:00.000-04:00Wow. Is all I can say, wonderful, delicate and sen...Wow. Is all I can say, wonderful, delicate and sensitive writing. Gave me goosebumps. Thank you, Karen.tea and cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772019840779001852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-12565735956556326742008-07-17T01:27:00.000-04:002008-07-17T01:27:00.000-04:00this was incredibly touching! wonderful!this was incredibly touching! wonderful!AngelConradiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-78037744148242669522008-07-16T13:26:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:26:00.000-04:00So sad. Sometimes the other guy wins, and in this ...So sad. Sometimes the other guy wins, and in this case, cancer did.<BR/><BR/>You did a good job writing this.Esther Avilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840416881970211377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-33321548620526603672008-07-14T13:01:00.000-04:002008-07-14T13:01:00.000-04:00Very sad, and so, so close to home.Very sad, and so, so close to home.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-38004613184570440032008-07-14T12:30:00.000-04:002008-07-14T12:30:00.000-04:00Realizing there is something more than a heartbeat...Realizing there is something more than a heartbeat to life makes the leaving easier.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-89286024025845611152008-07-14T00:01:00.000-04:002008-07-14T00:01:00.000-04:00I'm a fan of the motorcycle paralleling the oxygen...I'm a fan of the motorcycle paralleling the oxygen tank. Nice writing, Crayons.Parabolisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626544847023612125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-57355425744330501082008-07-13T23:22:00.000-04:002008-07-13T23:22:00.000-04:00Very interestingly done. The two simultaneous "rea...Very interestingly done. The two simultaneous "realties" colliding. I liked it a lot.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-6243317635354226412008-07-13T19:43:00.000-04:002008-07-13T19:43:00.000-04:00The Grocer - Thank you!Beth - I appreciate that, y...The Grocer - Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Beth - I appreciate that, you have discerning taste!<BR/><BR/>Charles Gramlich - I wanted Memaw to have her way with it instead of letting the cancer take her.<BR/><BR/>Wrath999 - Thanks so much!<BR/><BR/>Posolxstvo - My kids don't have a Memaw, but I know that a lot of kids do have one, and I think I want to be called Memaw.<BR/><BR/>Sarah - I am so glad you noticed, I didn't know if I was being obvious enough.<BR/><BR/>JaneyV - Thank you, you got it!<BR/><BR/>Kgilbert - I appreciate how Memaw wanted her way and got it.<BR/><BR/>Sameera - I appreciate the compliment, and thank you for coming to my blog too!<BR/><BR/>Wannabe Writer - It's awesome to me that you were drawn in, thanks!24crayonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171296576635888502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-4611061126458582812008-07-13T17:17:00.000-04:002008-07-13T17:17:00.000-04:00I'm all choked up and tearful after reading this s...I'm all choked up and tearful after reading this story. I love the way it draws the reader in. Great writing. -RitaMy crazy lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631522969768435267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-77174717550943420702008-07-13T16:39:00.000-04:002008-07-13T16:39:00.000-04:00That was such beautiful handling of such delicate ...That was such beautiful handling of such delicate an issue.Sameera Ansarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249126041067834608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-39430336103837724252008-07-13T16:13:00.000-04:002008-07-13T16:13:00.000-04:00I often thought that if death were imminent, I wo...I often thought that if death were imminent, I would like to go "out" like a Cossack...jumping into a deep pit with the lions. Good for Meemaw! I think both characters are courageous. Good writing, and sad - but, enjoyable story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-78054005315047514152008-07-13T15:56:00.000-04:002008-07-13T15:56:00.000-04:00Amy - great story here, simply and poignantly told...Amy - great story here, simply and poignantly told. The loss was tangible and yet the hope of a happier, thrilling existence fir those we love is a perfect ending. Really well written!JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-69651793752906227792008-07-13T14:52:00.000-04:002008-07-13T14:52:00.000-04:00So wonderfully sad, and beautiful. She went with t...So wonderfully sad, and beautiful. She went with the wind in her hair. <BR/><BR/>I loved how you connected the oxygen tank with the motorcycle. And Clara's pain was palpable. <BR/><BR/>Such a bittersweet interpretation. And lovely writing. Really enjoyed it!Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-67664614123474725252008-07-13T13:29:00.000-04:002008-07-13T13:29:00.000-04:00My kids have a Memaw too.I liked this. I hope that...My kids have a Memaw too.<BR/><BR/>I liked this. I hope that I have the chance to cross over on a Harley as well.Posol'stvo the Medvedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573435137467134333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-64204728177158328102008-07-13T12:15:00.000-04:002008-07-13T12:15:00.000-04:00Very nice. Touching tale and that a lot of people ...Very nice. Touching tale and that a lot of people have to go through to this (unplugging a machine)makes it that much more.<BR/><BR/>Great job<BR/>alexwrath999https://www.blogger.com/profile/10964105112015979524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1882175989035771072008-07-13T11:52:00.000-04:002008-07-13T11:52:00.000-04:00Sad in a way, but also full of hope. It's nice to...Sad in a way, but also full of hope. It's nice to think we could all go out that way when we have to, living another life, another world. Free.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-80061747530300500932008-07-13T11:38:00.000-04:002008-07-13T11:38:00.000-04:00Amy, it's up. This read even better here than in ...Amy, it's up. This read even better here than in e-mail. Truly one of my favorites.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335415338155220244noreply@blogger.com