Perennials of War
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Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Barbara,
I had to laugh at the remark about Romeo. It would be disappointing for a master to find out that his well-trained dog was allowed to sleep in a bed. (I've been guilty of this on a number of occasions - dogs just like me.)
I'm glad Shana was able to voice her concerns about money to Drew and he really heard them. Now, he just has to deal with the new problem on the phone.
Great chapter - and I look forward to the next,
~MP~
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Hi, Barbara,
I had to laugh at the remark about Romeo. It would be disappointing for a master to find out that his well-trained dog was allowed to sleep in a bed. (I've been guilty of this on a number of occasions - dogs just like me.)
I'm glad Shana was able to voice her concerns about money to Drew and he really heard them. Now, he just has to deal with the new problem on the phone.
Great chapter - and I look forward to the next,
~MP~
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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My pets sleep with me. LOL Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Barbara,
I hope there is more to Anderson's redemption of his actions than this. He still feels very controlling. Tell where you want to go and I'll make it happen... very dodgy. I think he could come across as manipulative, if not careful.
As usual, the writing is good.
"I don't doubt that and I didn't mean to imply differently" interrupted Anderson - punctuation needed before the closing speech marks here.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Hi Barbara,
I hope there is more to Anderson's redemption of his actions than this. He still feels very controlling. Tell where you want to go and I'll make it happen... very dodgy. I think he could come across as manipulative, if not careful.
As usual, the writing is good.
"I don't doubt that and I didn't mean to imply differently" interrupted Anderson - punctuation needed before the closing speech marks here.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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I added that comma. Drew will realize there are things he can't control very soon.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Phew!! I'm so pleased that was sorted. I want to see these two married and living happily ever after!!! With the dogs, of course! lol I loved that Romeo got into bed with her, what a lovely friend to have, and one you know will look after you. That he went and woke Drew because Shana was upset, was a lovely touch, Barbara. But now what's wrong? What is the phone call about? I love this story, well done, my friend. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Phew!! I'm so pleased that was sorted. I want to see these two married and living happily ever after!!! With the dogs, of course! lol I loved that Romeo got into bed with her, what a lovely friend to have, and one you know will look after you. That he went and woke Drew because Shana was upset, was a lovely touch, Barbara. But now what's wrong? What is the phone call about? I love this story, well done, my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Thank you for the encouragement.
Comment from Sis Cat
Ha, Jeff handing Anderson a shirt just in the nick of time sure put a damper on Shana's caressing of his bare, muscular chest. I enjoyed this tease. Without Jeff's rescue, the two love birds may have went further. I sense Anderson is jealous of Romeo: "Please don't tell me that you allow him to sleep beside you."
I just saw today at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre Lucas Hnath's play "A Doll's House, Part 2," which is a sequel of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." Both plays deal with society's rules and gender. In this light and after seeing and hearing the character Nora Helmer argue fervently for a woman's independence in a patriarchal society, I see Shana differently. She does not want to be rescued by a gallant knight. As she said, "Most of them had to do with me being financially capable of taking care of myself." She is torn between societal expectations of her as a woman and her goals for herself among which are agency and identity. She is not a pushover. She does not want to be a show piece on Anderson's arms.
On Anderson's part, he is struggling with how to navigate romance with the new woman. Awkward, he sometimes says or does the wrong things, although he is well meaning. "I'm sorry. I never thought you would be insulted. Please accept my apology."
The picked wildflowers are a nice gesture, but hark back to a traditional gesture of love. It is almost as if Anderson is grasping.
Then there is the conflict of their bodies wanting contact and intimacy. Anderson, throw a shirt on. Quick.
You add to this the Jewish cultural angle--"Papa wouldn't be happy you were in here at this time of night and really angry to know you weren't fully dressed."--and you ratchet the tension up higher.
You top this off with Anderson's extreme wealth--"Where would you like to go? I'll make that happen." As he grinned, he continued, "Paris, Rome, or the French Rivera?"--which can actually turn Shana off.
I do not know how these two will get together. They have a lot going against them on so many levels. But the good thing is that love sometimes find a way to cut through all of the barriers we erect to keep us a part.
I enjoyed this chapter because it entertained my mind as I saw the ramifications of the play I saw today and wonder how Shana and Anderson will navigate romance and relationship in the twenty-first century amid so much change in society and gender roles.
Thank you for sharing, entertaining, and informing.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Ha, Jeff handing Anderson a shirt just in the nick of time sure put a damper on Shana's caressing of his bare, muscular chest. I enjoyed this tease. Without Jeff's rescue, the two love birds may have went further. I sense Anderson is jealous of Romeo: "Please don't tell me that you allow him to sleep beside you."
I just saw today at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre Lucas Hnath's play "A Doll's House, Part 2," which is a sequel of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." Both plays deal with society's rules and gender. In this light and after seeing and hearing the character Nora Helmer argue fervently for a woman's independence in a patriarchal society, I see Shana differently. She does not want to be rescued by a gallant knight. As she said, "Most of them had to do with me being financially capable of taking care of myself." She is torn between societal expectations of her as a woman and her goals for herself among which are agency and identity. She is not a pushover. She does not want to be a show piece on Anderson's arms.
On Anderson's part, he is struggling with how to navigate romance with the new woman. Awkward, he sometimes says or does the wrong things, although he is well meaning. "I'm sorry. I never thought you would be insulted. Please accept my apology."
The picked wildflowers are a nice gesture, but hark back to a traditional gesture of love. It is almost as if Anderson is grasping.
Then there is the conflict of their bodies wanting contact and intimacy. Anderson, throw a shirt on. Quick.
You add to this the Jewish cultural angle--"Papa wouldn't be happy you were in here at this time of night and really angry to know you weren't fully dressed."--and you ratchet the tension up higher.
You top this off with Anderson's extreme wealth--"Where would you like to go? I'll make that happen." As he grinned, he continued, "Paris, Rome, or the French Rivera?"--which can actually turn Shana off.
I do not know how these two will get together. They have a lot going against them on so many levels. But the good thing is that love sometimes find a way to cut through all of the barriers we erect to keep us a part.
I enjoyed this chapter because it entertained my mind as I saw the ramifications of the play I saw today and wonder how Shana and Anderson will navigate romance and relationship in the twenty-first century amid so much change in society and gender roles.
Thank you for sharing, entertaining, and informing.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Thank you for the encouragement. I needed it today. God Bless.
Comment from Sankey
Great, emotional chapter. Always good reading. I bet I know who the call is from..I won't say who I think it is. One spag...such a common error especially from America..."I never expected to[o].
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Great, emotional chapter. Always good reading. I bet I know who the call is from..I won't say who I think it is. One spag...such a common error especially from America..."I never expected to[o].
Comment Written 30-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the kind review. I'll check that too/to out.
Comment from royowen
I love how you highlight how sensitive to the feelings of the dogs that watch over the human they adore. Our animals always slept with us, the girls always had a dog or cat sleep with them, we always thought of them as essential family members. It seems that Shana knows drew adores her. There's nothing more attractive to woman, than being loved. Well done, (my girls call my soppy) blessings, Roy
Typo, : He held her hand to (shop) it's movement. Stop? 2: even if I didn't have the feelings for (you,) that I do, 3: then Romeo crawled (in) beside her.
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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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I love how you highlight how sensitive to the feelings of the dogs that watch over the human they adore. Our animals always slept with us, the girls always had a dog or cat sleep with them, we always thought of them as essential family members. It seems that Shana knows drew adores her. There's nothing more attractive to woman, than being loved. Well done, (my girls call my soppy) blessings, Roy
Typo, : He held her hand to (shop) it's movement. Stop? 2: even if I didn't have the feelings for (you,) that I do, 3: then Romeo crawled (in) beside her.
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Comment Written 30-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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I read this post over for months and still made stupid mistakes. Not good. Thank you for the help. I appreciate it.
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Don't worry, I don't mind really. I don't judge or mind, I make "blues" too.
Comment from c_lucas
The first thing a man needs to do when he is involved with a woman is to change his way of thinking. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an excellent read.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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The first thing a man needs to do when he is involved with a woman is to change his way of thinking. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an excellent read.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You're welcome
Comment from Ben Colder
You left a good cliff hanger. I see this coming together for the special moment. Soon I shall hearing wedding bells in the distance. Another good one Barbara .
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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You left a good cliff hanger. I see this coming together for the special moment. Soon I shall hearing wedding bells in the distance. Another good one Barbara .
Comment Written 30-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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There will be wedding bells, but a lot needs to be settled first. Thank you for the support.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Silly girl. She should have taken him up on the offer of a trip to Paris. On second thought, I've seen picture of Paris since all the Muslim refugees arrived. It's every bit as bad as San Francisco. If you haven't seen either one, stop now and search for images of the two cities. It made me sick.
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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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Silly girl. She should have taken him up on the offer of a trip to Paris. On second thought, I've seen picture of Paris since all the Muslim refugees arrived. It's every bit as bad as San Francisco. If you haven't seen either one, stop now and search for images of the two cities. It made me sick.
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Comment Written 30-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018
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I have been to Paris but it was before the Muslims. I'd rather keep my image Thank you for the kind review.