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Phone Calls from Caroline

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A cousin calls her younger cousin to rant.

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Comment from Bill Schott
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That conversation sounds quite familiar. I used to try to carry on a talk with my brother who was schizophrenic, but it often trailed off into some fantasy of his.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
    Thank you Bill, It isn't easy to have a normal conversation but I'll talk to her as long as she needs to talk because it usually cheers her. She says I'm the only one who will talk. She remembers everything about her younger days.
Comment from Navada
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This is fascinating and it is certainly consistent with someone's thoughts and occupations at a later stage in life. I'm glad you've decided not to part with your kitten on Caroline's advice! :)

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
    Thank you for the nice review. My cousin is a trip but she always make me smile.
    Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
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LOL. I can see this unfolding. She is a mess. But like many I suspect today, always trying to find away to unwind. Good one, Beth. Nothing wrong.that I can see.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
    Thank you Ben, She is fun to talk to in spite of her unfiltered and somewhat paranoid and bossy nature. She makes me laugh.
reply by Ben Colder on 11-Feb-2024
    No doubt/
Comment from Ric Myworld
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I've really got a kick reading your conversation with Caroline. I'm sure she's a hand full to deal with, but isn't it great that she has someone who cares enough to take time for her. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
    Thank you Ric, She is a hand full to deal with but she never fails to make me laught. I appreciate the review.
    Beth
Comment from w.j.debi
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This is a fun conversation. You make the interaction believable. Being ninety-four, I'm sure Caroline has had a lot of interesting things happen to her. There have been a lot of changes in the past ninety-four years.
You sound very patient and caring.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you for an excellent review and comments. I didn't have to much to make it believable. That was pretty much how it went. She is a tirp.
    Beth
Comment from damommy
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I had an uncle who was born with a caul. He led a very good life, so it may be true that it's lucky. I love your conversation with Caroline. I have a neighbor like that.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    I would imagine there are quite a few like her with no filter. She always makes me laugh.
    Beth
Comment from forestport12
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I liked how you put the dialogue in place with such a homespun reality that it puts the reader there with her and can feel emotions, the mood, and the sense of someone who needs to be validated.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you for that. It is pretty much the the way our calls go with no embellishments. LOL
    Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
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Well, you having a caul is not surprising, since you are such a rare and talented writer. I don't know where that noise come from, but I remember the three-party lines when people would listen in to your private calls. Thanks for letting us listen in to your conversation!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you Jim. My cousin always claims she hears something and ahe is sure someone is trying to listen to her call. It may just be an excuse to hang up.
reply by jim vecchio on 10-Feb-2024
    Nowadays, it's so different. Before, people were at least trying to be quiet while ease dropping. Now they broadcast their private conversations on their I-Phones for all to hear.
Comment from mermaids
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I enjoyed reading your story and I love your cousin. She is at the age where she is free to speak whatever comes to her mind. You had me laughing as I was reading, especially where you tell her she is always eating. Excellent dialog that holds the reader's interest.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you for the nice review. I was hoping people would get a laugh. She always make me laugh. You are right. She has not filter and says whatever she wants to say.
    Beth
Comment from royowen
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I love this Beth, these conversations are fascinating, I know people like this dear cousin of yours, the conversation can be a little one sided. I have a plumber friend who pops in at the most inconvenient time twice a week, heh heh, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : Worn (no) veil, a veil?

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2024
    Thank you Roy. Her conversations facinate me as well. I appreciate the review.
    Beth
reply by royowen on 10-Feb-2024
    Good job