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Shiela, those were wonderful pieces. As always, your honesty is stark and beautiful.
I really enjoyed the article it too. My daughter relates to movies in much the same way as your nephew. I remember her saying to me very seriously at one point, “Dad, I NEED to talk to Aunt Liz about Smurfs” – having the right collaborator just then was essential :-)
Thanks, Cullen.
Paul – “Dad, I NEED to talk to Aunt Liz about Smurfs” – hahahahahahaha Of course she did! And of course it was a burning NEED!
Thanks for reading, and relating.
Sheila – I have no idea what to say, except that I am now trying very hard not to cry at work.
Wonderful. The UP montage turned me into a soppy mess, too. My Dad met my Mom by cutting in on a broom my Mom was waltzing with on a ship from Havana to the Panama Canal in 1937. They got 56 years together, and my Dad had 11 years more. He often said, sometimes in jest, sometimes not, “It’s hard to be a person.” Well, yes it is. Highs and lows, plod forward.
So moving. First I was laughing with you at your so sweet nephew’s fixation on Bug’s Life. Then I was in tears. Then I thought of how often I come to your blog and feel something real. Then I wanted to say thanks.
I just happened across your piece on The Two Character Play. I couldn’t believe it. I feel the same way about it and for years I have been trying to talk my husband into doing it. I think I finally got him and we are planning on doing it this summer. I hope we can do it justice, for Williams, for somebody like you who loves the play.
Also read your piece on Up, so now I have to go out and get it. I was also very moved by the description of your parents. You are very lucky to have had people like that caring for you. anyway, all the best and I hope I can actually do this piece and you will come to it, Regina
Sheila, saying “My piece on A Bug’s Life and Up is now up” is like preparing someone for Moby Dick by saying “oh, if you feel like it, go read this thing some dude wrote about a whale.”
Floored. Thanks.
I can’t even SPEAK about “Up.”
Therese – hahahahahahaha
I know. Sorry. :(
And thanks.
A very poignant piece, Sheila.
Thank you for this beautiful writing Sheil. Must see this movie…
Jean – love you. Miss you. Keep that mini-hatchet warm.
Bawling.
I’m awfully sorry for your loss Sheila. I could tell by your writing over the years and by his wonderful comments sprinkled about that he was a loving man that you had a special relationship with.
Beautifully done.
What Mr. Bingley said. Yes. Lovely writing, beautiful tribute.