tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post4376375017562345090..comments2024-03-27T05:22:54.254-04:00Comments on Two Reflective Teachers: Slice of Life: My Husband's DucklingMelanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-22380043442978722792014-07-16T18:18:15.050-04:002014-07-16T18:18:15.050-04:00I enjoyed reading your celebrations You made me la...I enjoyed reading your celebrations You made me laugh!<br /><br />Thank you for the spoiler. It was good to be prepared. My eyes still teared up when Waddle passed away.<br /><br />...Your husband tried so hard. Waddle was well cared for in his last hours. <3Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-35956844285119144802014-07-16T07:22:01.854-04:002014-07-16T07:22:01.854-04:00a story chock full of emotion and empathy Melanie....a story chock full of emotion and empathy Melanie. Summertime is so often a time for rich and varied stories. Great fodder for we writers. Garth's efforts were most admirable, but as we know reality bites sometimes. It does have the potential for a picture book story. The ending does present a dilemma. Good luck with that. They say the best writing is honest. Not sure that picture book publisher always appreciate or feel they can accommodate that fact. Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-13889226022592039542014-07-15T20:20:28.186-04:002014-07-15T20:20:28.186-04:00Great story, but such a sad ending. I'm sure ...Great story, but such a sad ending. I'm sure it will turn into a fantastic picture book. Your hubby did his best to care for this little creature. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-85502892254117565742014-07-15T17:40:35.142-04:002014-07-15T17:40:35.142-04:00What a sweet story and I'm sorry that your sto...What a sweet story and I'm sorry that your story had to have a sad ending. Your husband is a trooper! I hope you do write this story. I'll look forward to it. :)Julie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497758310228642932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-10927277987664361692014-07-15T16:45:23.640-04:002014-07-15T16:45:23.640-04:00Rest in peace, Waddle - up there in duck heaven, k...Rest in peace, Waddle - up there in duck heaven, know that someone tried his very best for your story to have had a different ending.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-22385399519247262672014-07-15T14:09:18.237-04:002014-07-15T14:09:18.237-04:00A true slice of life story. Waddle might have been...A true slice of life story. Waddle might have been with you a very short time, but he definitely will be part of your memories.Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-51704342640911796372014-07-15T10:13:04.956-04:002014-07-15T10:13:04.956-04:00It's just so hard not to grieve when something...It's just so hard not to grieve when something doesn't make it. I'm sorry for Waddle, and for your husband's feelings, too. It does seem late for a little duckling, doesn't it? Glad to see all the ideas, too, Melanie. You have lots to write in the coming weeks, including a picture book. Perspective? Maybe that all-seeing third person so you can imagine what happened before your husband found Waddle? Happy writing, Melanie.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-66827736467927348302014-07-15T08:44:58.032-04:002014-07-15T08:44:58.032-04:00You have such a great list of story ideas! I am gl...You have such a great list of story ideas! I am glad that you gave us the warning about the end of the duckling story. I am so sorry for Garth, I am sure he his heartbroken right now. I love the idea of the picture book. I am sure you will find the right story to do Waddle justice. Andrea https://www.blogger.com/profile/12851457862977465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-65536217319505168922014-07-15T07:43:12.328-04:002014-07-15T07:43:12.328-04:00Oh, Melanie, so sweet. I'm glad you warned me ...Oh, Melanie, so sweet. I'm glad you warned me about the ending. My sons have brought home animals (one was a juvenile duck). They (the animals and the boys) break your heart! Your guy will heal. Maybe the ending of your story hasn't happened yet. Keep on the look out. Or imagine what isn't there.<br /><br />I'm loving your summer stories keep them coming!Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.com