A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 24 "On...Friendship"A journal musings and assessments about situations
27 total reviews
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Stellar work as always! I will always love your style and your beautiful messages. Hope to be more involved again not too long from now. Until then may God keep you safe and blessed ð?¥°
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Stellar work as always! I will always love your style and your beautiful messages. Hope to be more involved again not too long from now. Until then may God keep you safe and blessed ð?¥°
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Wonderful to hear from you again! Look forward to reading YOUR work again soon! Good luck with the move!
Comment from Jay Squires
Oh, my! I feel so gifted by having read this prose-ode to friendship. You've dug deeply into your emotions -- hence your readers emotions when you wrote this, because there is such universality in the truths you uncovered here. And as a gift to you, it will give your post the ATB status that it so richly deserves.
Some keen insights! Such as being too exuberant in one's avowal of friendship to new friend and having it put a strain on that relationship. Such insight also on the value of snail-mail as a touchstone to the depth of a friendship.
There are jewels of great worth in your post. I only wish I had a six to award it.
Jay Squires
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Oh, my! I feel so gifted by having read this prose-ode to friendship. You've dug deeply into your emotions -- hence your readers emotions when you wrote this, because there is such universality in the truths you uncovered here. And as a gift to you, it will give your post the ATB status that it so richly deserves.
Some keen insights! Such as being too exuberant in one's avowal of friendship to new friend and having it put a strain on that relationship. Such insight also on the value of snail-mail as a touchstone to the depth of a friendship.
There are jewels of great worth in your post. I only wish I had a six to award it.
Jay Squires
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Warm and thoughtful reviews always trump a sixth star. Thank you very much for this gift, Jay.
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You are very welcome, Rachelle. BTW, I sent you a private message. (No, I'm not e-stalking you.)
Comment from Ulla
Hi Rachelle, this was a very interesting analysis of what true friendship is. It very true everything you say. I have a few who I can say are true friends and we talk on a regular basis. We live far apart, but we visit each other as often as possible. It is indeed a richness to have true friends. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2022
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Hi Rachelle, this was a very interesting analysis of what true friendship is. It very true everything you say. I have a few who I can say are true friends and we talk on a regular basis. We live far apart, but we visit each other as often as possible. It is indeed a richness to have true friends. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 09-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2022
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I can't imagine a life without it. Thank you for your warm and gracious review. xo
Comment from Liz Westfall
You did an amazing job exploring the complicated and multifaceted nature of friendship. It's so honest and authentic. I also completely agree with you that having a true friend is rare and meant to be cherished.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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You did an amazing job exploring the complicated and multifaceted nature of friendship. It's so honest and authentic. I also completely agree with you that having a true friend is rare and meant to be cherished.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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You're warm and kind with your reviews, and I'd bet anything you're the exact same way when you interact in person. I bet you lots of good friends, because you get whay you give in this life. Thank you for warming up my day today. Xo
Comment from Michaela Moore
(Sung to a childish and lilting melody) A fly on the wall, a fly on the wall, I woke up to a fly on the wall!
Yippee! And as always, it did not disappoint. I love that you broke your mold of storytelling to expound on friendships (as subject you are most qualified to expound on). It will give a wonderful jolt of meaning in your book.
My favorite (although everything you say is excellent and so true) is your paragraph that states...I liken it to a recipe that starts with two wonderful ingredients. But whether they meld together and rise into one spectacular entity or get tossed into the trash before they make it to the oven depends on a great number of variables. Like cooking, friendship is a process.
You have to stick with the process to sometimes get the richest relationship with someone. God has often surprised me with who actually becomes my most intimate and sincere friends. It is often those that I feel like it will never happen. But somehow, through the cooking, it does.
I count it a joy that someone with so many rich friends is becoming a friend of mine. And a friend connected with such a long buried dream of writing.
And now, the melancholy of having finished the new chapter in Fly on the Wall. It always comes. I enjoy this endeavor of your so much and it always leaves me a little sad after the last word is written.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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(Sung to a childish and lilting melody) A fly on the wall, a fly on the wall, I woke up to a fly on the wall!
Yippee! And as always, it did not disappoint. I love that you broke your mold of storytelling to expound on friendships (as subject you are most qualified to expound on). It will give a wonderful jolt of meaning in your book.
My favorite (although everything you say is excellent and so true) is your paragraph that states...I liken it to a recipe that starts with two wonderful ingredients. But whether they meld together and rise into one spectacular entity or get tossed into the trash before they make it to the oven depends on a great number of variables. Like cooking, friendship is a process.
You have to stick with the process to sometimes get the richest relationship with someone. God has often surprised me with who actually becomes my most intimate and sincere friends. It is often those that I feel like it will never happen. But somehow, through the cooking, it does.
I count it a joy that someone with so many rich friends is becoming a friend of mine. And a friend connected with such a long buried dream of writing.
And now, the melancholy of having finished the new chapter in Fly on the Wall. It always comes. I enjoy this endeavor of your so much and it always leaves me a little sad after the last word is written.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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I do believe this is the nicest reply I have ever received. Thank you for such a thoughtful, helpful, loving, kind review. I could not appreciate it more. (Moore...) xoxox
Comment from tfawcus
What a wonderful posting. It made my heart warm to read it. You have absolutely encapsulated what true friendship is. A rare and precious thing that continues to glow through the years regardless of time and distance.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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What a wonderful posting. It made my heart warm to read it. You have absolutely encapsulated what true friendship is. A rare and precious thing that continues to glow through the years regardless of time and distance.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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What a warm and lovely review this is! Thank you very much!
Comment from Bill Schott
This piece on friendship is important as people sometimes forget what a good friend is or how to be one. Of course, making sure we fulfill that description is equally important. I have a close friend at this point, after traveling for years and narrowing my parameters. My wife is my greatest friend.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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This piece on friendship is important as people sometimes forget what a good friend is or how to be one. Of course, making sure we fulfill that description is equally important. I have a close friend at this point, after traveling for years and narrowing my parameters. My wife is my greatest friend.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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I feel like that about my husband. I call him my True North.
Thank you for this beautiful review...and thanks for the extra star, too. I appreciate both very much. xo
Comment from karenina
My kingdom for a six! You've done it again, Rachelle-- Instilled your de!rightful wit, wisdom and insight and come up with some universal threads in the tapestry of friendship!
Seems to me when two kindred spirits come together it is almost organic...the puzzle pieces fall into place as each completes the other...
I'd rather have a few true friends than fifty acquaintances!!!
Give me the friend who will show up and pitch in folding laundry over miss nose in the air at some club luncheon!
My "bad hair day" posse keeps me going!
Great write!
Karenina
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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My kingdom for a six! You've done it again, Rachelle-- Instilled your de!rightful wit, wisdom and insight and come up with some universal threads in the tapestry of friendship!
Seems to me when two kindred spirits come together it is almost organic...the puzzle pieces fall into place as each completes the other...
I'd rather have a few true friends than fifty acquaintances!!!
Give me the friend who will show up and pitch in folding laundry over miss nose in the air at some club luncheon!
My "bad hair day" posse keeps me going!
Great write!
Karenina
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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I love this review. I especially agree with "I'd rather have a few true friends than fifty acquaintances." Exactly my thought, as well.
This is EXACTLY why I love our burgeoning friendship. xo
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Me too, Rachelle. Me TOO!
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is an interesting article. It is great to have close friends that last through the decades. I must admit, my relationships are not as close as yours, but we are always glad to see each other.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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This is an interesting article. It is great to have close friends that last through the decades. I must admit, my relationships are not as close as yours, but we are always glad to see each other.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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And that's what really matters.
Thank you for the very nice review. I appreciate it greatly.
Comment from judiverse
You expressed beautiful thoughts on friendship in this. I enjoyed your description of how easily the pre-schoolers can make friends. But they're trusting. Adults always have questions and aren't so trusting. Maybe they get burned a few times by friends who disappoint them. My problem is at my age, most of my friends are dead. Love your quotation at the end: "If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you are rich. So true. Excellent essay. judi
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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You expressed beautiful thoughts on friendship in this. I enjoyed your description of how easily the pre-schoolers can make friends. But they're trusting. Adults always have questions and aren't so trusting. Maybe they get burned a few times by friends who disappoint them. My problem is at my age, most of my friends are dead. Love your quotation at the end: "If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you are rich. So true. Excellent essay. judi
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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From as wonderful a writer and thinker as you, this review means so much! Thank you for the encouragement and, as always, your warmth. xo
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You're welcome. I loved reading your thoughts on friendship. judi