Lessons in the Key of Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Unexpected Artistry"A music and dance teacher's improvization
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Comment from JudyE
What a great story. I really enjoyed reading this.
Just a couple of comments:
Her phrasing well was excellent, her fingering was perfect, and she controlled the tempo of the piece with panache and aplomb. - Is the 'well' meant to be there? And there is an extra space after 'tempo'.
Just as she reached the final page, though, Kate dashed in, breathless, eyes agape, - can eyes be 'agape'? I wouldn't have thought so but maybe they can.
Thanks so much for sharing these lovely stories with us.
Cheers
Judy
reply by the author on 27-May-2019
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What a great story. I really enjoyed reading this.
Just a couple of comments:
Her phrasing well was excellent, her fingering was perfect, and she controlled the tempo of the piece with panache and aplomb. - Is the 'well' meant to be there? And there is an extra space after 'tempo'.
Just as she reached the final page, though, Kate dashed in, breathless, eyes agape, - can eyes be 'agape'? I wouldn't have thought so but maybe they can.
Thanks so much for sharing these lovely stories with us.
Cheers
Judy
Comment Written 27-May-2019
reply by the author on 27-May-2019
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Thanks, JudyE.
Comment from Heather Knight
This is hilarious, Rachelle.
I love children's reactions and their ability to find magic everywhere.
And the puppy was a clever one. He knew his alphabet!
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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This is hilarious, Rachelle.
I love children's reactions and their ability to find magic everywhere.
And the puppy was a clever one. He knew his alphabet!
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 16-May-2019
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Hahahah!! I love this review, Maria! Thank you. xo
Comment from Gail Denham
Well done. And funny. But the message of keeping our eyes open for everything - I like that. To notice even the slightest item that our kids see and enjoy. Raising our four boys I think at times I got too busy. Regrets. However, I'm trying to be more like that with g.kids.
Nice story
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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Well done. And funny. But the message of keeping our eyes open for everything - I like that. To notice even the slightest item that our kids see and enjoy. Raising our four boys I think at times I got too busy. Regrets. However, I'm trying to be more like that with g.kids.
Nice story
Comment Written 15-May-2019
reply by the author on 15-May-2019
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And that is the beauty of grandchildren! We have the time for them, something we sorely lacked as busy, harried parents!! Thanks for the terrific review, Gail. xo
Comment from Bill Pinder
That deserves six stars to take the time to mention dogs creative poop. That is a first and it may be the last time I have read that. Thanks for sharing this unique perspective from a very unexpected source.
Bill
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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That deserves six stars to take the time to mention dogs creative poop. That is a first and it may be the last time I have read that. Thanks for sharing this unique perspective from a very unexpected source.
Bill
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Maybe you will be more enlightened now about what can await you on the ground, Bill!! : )
Comment from Ulla
Hi Rachelle, trust kids to see and express what the rest of us would not even think about. Wonderful little addition in your book. I liked it a lot. It made me laugh. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Hi Rachelle, trust kids to see and express what the rest of us would not even think about. Wonderful little addition in your book. I liked it a lot. It made me laugh. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Thanks, Ulla. It definitely was a classic moment! xo
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh my goodness -- I am almost in tears from laughter here because I can just picture that little face... my middle child (about five or so) once came in and was seriously mortified that a bird had pooped on his little head while he had played under the tree where the bird feeder was! He just could not believe that the bird didn't like him that much! Thank you for that wonderful smile in your write and the knock on the door to my 'mom memories' that it provided! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
fingering was perfect,, and she --> fingering was perfect, and she
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Oh my goodness -- I am almost in tears from laughter here because I can just picture that little face... my middle child (about five or so) once came in and was seriously mortified that a bird had pooped on his little head while he had played under the tree where the bird feeder was! He just could not believe that the bird didn't like him that much! Thank you for that wonderful smile in your write and the knock on the door to my 'mom memories' that it provided! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
fingering was perfect,, and she --> fingering was perfect, and she
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Oh! nice catch there! Thanks for having my back, Yvette!!
And I'm so glad I could give you a good laugh after the tumultuous weekend you had!! xo
Comment from judiverse
What an unusual way to distract from the lesson. Leave it to a child to notice such a thing as R-shaped dog poop. I thought the mother's reaction was fine. She didn't jump all over her daughter for interrupting the lesson, and she didn't discourage her excitement over her great "discovery." I doubt that the dog made anything of what he'd done. Cleverly told. judi
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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What an unusual way to distract from the lesson. Leave it to a child to notice such a thing as R-shaped dog poop. I thought the mother's reaction was fine. She didn't jump all over her daughter for interrupting the lesson, and she didn't discourage her excitement over her great "discovery." I doubt that the dog made anything of what he'd done. Cleverly told. judi
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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You're right all around, Judi. To Spike, it was just another, um, business day!!! hahhaahahahah.
Thanks for the nice review. xo
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You're welcome. A cute story, and I amazed at the details you can recall. judi
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It can be a two-edged sword, believe me!
Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams
There is never a dull moment around your students, Rachelle. Who'd a thunk it ...doggy poo in letter R! As you've said though, artistry in unexpected places. :-)
I continue to enjoy these pieces. Keep it up!
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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There is never a dull moment around your students, Rachelle. Who'd a thunk it ...doggy poo in letter R! As you've said though, artistry in unexpected places. :-)
I continue to enjoy these pieces. Keep it up!
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Exactly!! But this was TRULY where I would least expect it!!
Thanks for the fun review, Sandra. xo
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You're welcome, Rachelle!
Comment from Colin John
Hi Rachelle, missed this as sometimes they double up on the messages.
Another fine chapter and I wish I had the balls to say "your writing is S--t"
but I could not do that to you lol, Good story line and I am glad nobody trod on it. Kind regards Colin
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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Hi Rachelle, missed this as sometimes they double up on the messages.
Another fine chapter and I wish I had the balls to say "your writing is S--t"
but I could not do that to you lol, Good story line and I am glad nobody trod on it. Kind regards Colin
Comment Written 12-May-2019
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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Hahaha. Colin!! You always make me laugh. Thank you for another classic review. xo
Comment from doggymad1
This was so funny Rachelle. Only children have that gift of making magic out of the strangest of things.
It is wonderful that mother didn't give a lecture, as mine would have about watching dogs and their business ha ha
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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This was so funny Rachelle. Only children have that gift of making magic out of the strangest of things.
It is wonderful that mother didn't give a lecture, as mine would have about watching dogs and their business ha ha
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 12-May-2019
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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This is my favorite thing about children: where their imaginations take them!
Thank you for the fun review. xo