Memories of Mastery
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "An eloquent voice is stilled."Tributes and Reviews
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
My name is Liz. I just read an intense interview and tribute to you by Debi Pick Marquette. I said, 'I want to meet him.'
****now your tribute of Bob. You are clearly empath: "Things that angered or hurt him, angered and hurt me as well." But what a start to read his story: "At the end of the story the boy says with pride, just wait until they see me in my brand-new Nazi uniform. I was blown away." This will give the reader cause to pause: "The takeaway for me was, many people we consider to be monsters, start life out as normal people who are shaped and formed by life's experiences."
Well done.
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Addendum... If we look at this new vice president he had a horrible life and you would think it would make him more understanding.But it has angered him. Check out his movie about his childhood. It is called Hillbilly Elegy.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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My name is Liz. I just read an intense interview and tribute to you by Debi Pick Marquette. I said, 'I want to meet him.'
****now your tribute of Bob. You are clearly empath: "Things that angered or hurt him, angered and hurt me as well." But what a start to read his story: "At the end of the story the boy says with pride, just wait until they see me in my brand-new Nazi uniform. I was blown away." This will give the reader cause to pause: "The takeaway for me was, many people we consider to be monsters, start life out as normal people who are shaped and formed by life's experiences."
Well done.
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Addendum... If we look at this new vice president he had a horrible life and you would think it would make him more understanding.But it has angered him. Check out his movie about his childhood. It is called Hillbilly Elegy.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Your wonderful assessment of my response to Bob, blows me away. I learned more from Bob than I can ever easily relate. He was both a great teach and great friend. I miss him so much. His influence on me was everything to me.
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Bob became a dear friend and over the years, I could not wait to read his next posting. i learned a great deal about writing from Bob, and I miss him terribly. Thank you for reaching. I know that if you were also a friend and fan of his you are alright with me.
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I appreciate how you miss him so. I am sure I would be right beside you if I had been a friend and fan of his
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing this tribute to a fellow writer. I am fairly new on here so don't remember reading any of his posts, but by all the kind words I have seen on here, he was really well liked and appreciated.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Thank you for sharing this tribute to a fellow writer. I am fairly new on here so don't remember reading any of his posts, but by all the kind words I have seen on here, he was really well liked and appreciated.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Yes he was special to those who came to know him and be influenced by his skill as a writer, his kind words of advice and encouragement.
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Sorry he is gone
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Bob was a friend and mentor to many of us on fan story, and like you, I think always of Bob's, Falling up the stairs, write. He overcame so much in life and we were lucky to be able to get to know him through his words.
Nicely said Nomi.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Bob was a friend and mentor to many of us on fan story, and like you, I think always of Bob's, Falling up the stairs, write. He overcame so much in life and we were lucky to be able to get to know him through his words.
Nicely said Nomi.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you. My heart remains heavy with sorrow. I am sure that Bob would be pleased with the outpouring of sadness over his death. He would though I am sure, would encourage us to get on with our lives and not spend too much time in mourning.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Nomi,
What a nice way to remember. a person. Your writing gives an excellent laud to this writer.
About one of his stories you liked: he turned the little boy from meek to vengeful (Nazi) in one instant. A good writer sees both sides of the story.
Excellent memorial, Nomi.
Cindy
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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Nomi,
What a nice way to remember. a person. Your writing gives an excellent laud to this writer.
About one of his stories you liked: he turned the little boy from meek to vengeful (Nazi) in one instant. A good writer sees both sides of the story.
Excellent memorial, Nomi.
Cindy
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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Thank you Cindy. This story was just one of the many teachable moments I shared with our dearly departed friend.
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Your welcome, Nomi.
Comment from mermaids
Bob is such a popular writer and so many are affected by his death. He lives on in his writings which we are fortunate to have. I am sure he is looking down and smiling.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Bob is such a popular writer and so many are affected by his death. He lives on in his writings which we are fortunate to have. I am sure he is looking down and smiling.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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I loved Bob dearly, but I may never forgive him for going off and leaving his friend bereft of our solid inspiration. Bob, I am only kidding. Yes, he will be sadly missed for some time to come.
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello Nomi,
This is such a kind story about your friend Bob. I read the reviews and he had so many friends on FanStory. I wish I knew him more, maybe I did. Your words touched my heart, Nomi. Also, it sound like he was an exceptional writer. We have become like a family on this platform. Well written. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Hello Nomi,
This is such a kind story about your friend Bob. I read the reviews and he had so many friends on FanStory. I wish I knew him more, maybe I did. Your words touched my heart, Nomi. Also, it sound like he was an exceptional writer. We have become like a family on this platform. Well written. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your kind statements. All that you say about te members of FanStory I am in agreement with.
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You are so welcome!!
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Thank you. I fully agree, we are definitely a family.
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Thank you:-)
Comment from ShirleyT1
I agree with all of your comments about Bob one hundred percent! I remember Mastery from my previous years with FanStory, and was after returning recently, saddened to find him ill, and then shortly after, his passing. I will miss him!
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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I agree with all of your comments about Bob one hundred percent! I remember Mastery from my previous years with FanStory, and was after returning recently, saddened to find him ill, and then shortly after, his passing. I will miss him!
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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As will I. He made a huge impact on my writing and the way I viewed the submissions of others. He was a true treasure.
Comment from rama devi
It is indeed a sad shock he is gone, but it is phenomenal how much he will be remembered, and I'll bet he is super pleased you remember his stories so well as well. This is a well-voiced and well-paced contribution to the tribute book. just one spag suggestions:
At the end of the story(,) the boy says with pride
His is missed. RIP.
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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It is indeed a sad shock he is gone, but it is phenomenal how much he will be remembered, and I'll bet he is super pleased you remember his stories so well as well. This is a well-voiced and well-paced contribution to the tribute book. just one spag suggestions:
At the end of the story(,) the boy says with pride
His is missed. RIP.
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank as always you make valuable suggestions and comments. I appreciate you.
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Aw, thanks, Nomi. I appreciate you too!
Warmly,
rd
Comment from Sankey
Thanks for this great tribute to Bob who we all loved and were encouraged and helped by over a lot of years. I appreciate your contribution and glad someone has helped me find these tributes to a long time FS friend. A favourite writer, he is sadly missed.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thanks for this great tribute to Bob who we all loved and were encouraged and helped by over a lot of years. I appreciate your contribution and glad someone has helped me find these tributes to a long time FS friend. A favourite writer, he is sadly missed.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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I both agree and grieve with you. Over time Bob became one of my favorite people here on FanStory. He had a particular knack of writing the kinds of story that you just wanted to read. His illness took me by complete surprise, and his death really knocked me for a loop. I may never fully recover from this traumatic event.
Comment from duaneculbertson
Sorry to hear you lost a friend, Nomi.
We always carry those we lose in our hearts. It is not much solace, but it is some.
Indeed, even Adolph did not start out as an evil boy, as far as I know. I suppose it is the classic argument of nature versus nurture. Rosseau was a big fan of nurture - saying that all children start out as a tabula rasa "blank slate" - I think it is a mixture of both. The environment can profoundly impact people. It like that Pretender's song about a "thin line between love and hate" when the "nicest woman in the world can become the meanest woman in the world if you make her that way."
Have a pleasant evening.
Best,
Dave
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Sorry to hear you lost a friend, Nomi.
We always carry those we lose in our hearts. It is not much solace, but it is some.
Indeed, even Adolph did not start out as an evil boy, as far as I know. I suppose it is the classic argument of nature versus nurture. Rosseau was a big fan of nurture - saying that all children start out as a tabula rasa "blank slate" - I think it is a mixture of both. The environment can profoundly impact people. It like that Pretender's song about a "thin line between love and hate" when the "nicest woman in the world can become the meanest woman in the world if you make her that way."
Have a pleasant evening.
Best,
Dave
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your comments. I especially appreciate your mention of that particular song. It became popular during the time my wife and I first started dating. I never forgot the powerful message that song delivered.
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Oh wow! That is really neat! I am happy I included the reference.