Engaging Growth
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Tips From An Alaskan"A NaPoWriMo Book of Poetry
5 total reviews
Comment from Sallyo
Very clever getting the repetition in the final stanza, and also clever use of "impatients" as a noun. I don't know much about Alaska, but this has definitely given me a respect for your weather. And to think Tasmania has a reputation for being cold!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Very clever getting the repetition in the final stanza, and also clever use of "impatients" as a noun. I don't know much about Alaska, but this has definitely given me a respect for your weather. And to think Tasmania has a reputation for being cold!
Comment Written 07-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Hi Sally!
Thank you for this exceptional rating and delightful review. I'm ready for the snow to melt! Our seasons are June, July, August, and winter! lol
Kim
Comment from lyenochka
Sounds like wise advice to me! And that goes for here as well even though we don't have near the snow and ice that you have to contend with. Still, we need to be patient and let those impatient ones speed by.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Sounds like wise advice to me! And that goes for here as well even though we don't have near the snow and ice that you have to contend with. Still, we need to be patient and let those impatient ones speed by.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Hi Helen!
I am glad you could relate to this one. One day the Impatients will learn, I hope!
Kim
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They're the reason I hate to drive!
Comment from Gloria ....
Kim, how great to see you again, and in charge of the NaPo project. You are going along at a fine pace.
I chuckled all the way through your Dandizette and decided it was far too complicated to attempt, but the insight about brakes not being your friend, and the Impatients, a breed of highway drivers, I understood perfectly.
Very well done. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Kim, how great to see you again, and in charge of the NaPo project. You are going along at a fine pace.
I chuckled all the way through your Dandizette and decided it was far too complicated to attempt, but the insight about brakes not being your friend, and the Impatients, a breed of highway drivers, I understood perfectly.
Very well done. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Hi Gloria!
I am so happy to hear from you! I'm so glad this piece made you chuckle! I am thrilled with your exceptional rating and review. I keep hoping the Impatients will learn! I look forward to reading you and catching up this month! It was my first Dandizette and proved to be a real challenge!
*hugs*
Kim
Comment from royowen
I've driven in the snow in chains when we were holidaying in the snow district in Australia, where I drove with chains, but it doesn't really snow, here, but nevertheless less, when roads are slippery special brake systems are needed, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : Just let (impatients) pass. Impatience?
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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I've driven in the snow in chains when we were holidaying in the snow district in Australia, where I drove with chains, but it doesn't really snow, here, but nevertheless less, when roads are slippery special brake systems are needed, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : Just let (impatients) pass. Impatience?
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Hi Roy!
Impatients = drivers who won't slow down for the conditions.
Thank you for a grand review.
Kim
Comment from CornishChick
I liked this. First, I had to look up the word 'discommode'. That was a new one for me and I've been writing for a long time *grin*. Second, the word 'Impatients' stumped me for a bit. I 'assume' you mean impatient drivers. When that revelation came to me, a smiled out loud. Ok, I'm not from Alaska. I lived in Ohio many years... truth is truth. Brakes are NOT your friend and people who are "Impatients" will pay for that impatience *snicker*. Still pondering the "Snow butts" though. I live in GA now. I do NOT miss the snow in any way, shape or form! Oh yes... I LOVE the line "With patience wisdom grows." One skid on black ice changes one's perspective on patience forever!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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I liked this. First, I had to look up the word 'discommode'. That was a new one for me and I've been writing for a long time *grin*. Second, the word 'Impatients' stumped me for a bit. I 'assume' you mean impatient drivers. When that revelation came to me, a smiled out loud. Ok, I'm not from Alaska. I lived in Ohio many years... truth is truth. Brakes are NOT your friend and people who are "Impatients" will pay for that impatience *snicker*. Still pondering the "Snow butts" though. I live in GA now. I do NOT miss the snow in any way, shape or form! Oh yes... I LOVE the line "With patience wisdom grows." One skid on black ice changes one's perspective on patience forever!
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2024
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Hi Cornish Chick!
Did you have advice for improving this piece? That is usually what the 4 star good rating usually means.
Snow Butts are the very impatient drivers that speed by in uncleared lanes throwing up so much snow that the driver they passed can't see. Thank you for your detailed review.
Kim