Comment from I am Cat

Exceptional

lol
You're being pretty tolerant, if you ask me. :)
This isn't going to end well, is it? :(

I'm going to follow this entire book... and cry. I'm going to weep because all of us are headed here... all of us.

*sigh*...

That being said, I cannot stop. But I will for tonight... because I must. I am this far, and I really love that she's so feisty and you are as well. I can see from whence the name "Spitfire" comes. lol

Also, I love the photos with each chapter... I'd love to see actually rabbit ear antennas on that tv with some tin foil on the ends. Ah, those were the days! lol

Cat

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 20-May-2015

I love the enthusiasm you're feeding me. As for crying, wait until you hear what went on at Mom's funeral! But time heals torn relationships.

reply by I am Cat on 20-May-2015

oh boy! I can't wait to hear... damn, mom's gone. :( I'm sorry. (I knew it! I knew it! The old girl was starting to grow on me. :( (((((hugs))))))

reply by the author on 20-May-2015

No one lives forever. :-)

reply by I am Cat on 20-May-2015

truth. (((((( big squishy hugs )))))))

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

Excellent interaction between you and your mother. You describe the frustration and annoyance with an obvious care and a little guilt that we all feel in similar situations. The other person is driving us crazy and we feel we should be more tolerant.

The characters have depth and personality.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2015

I learned one thing. I don't want to do this to my children. To be honest, even though I love them, I'd rather be my own boss. Thanks for catching up.

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi Shari.
I burst out laughing reading this chapter. Your mom proved to be fiercely independent, and demonstrated this throughout the television show. You showed extreme patience with such humour. :D
Bye, my friend!
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015

Thanks, Rosalyne. I suspect I was more patient when younger.

Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

I'm not too terribly behind. I love the inclusion of specific shows, that brings me right back to the time of the events. Quick and easy! I remember Donna's grandma regained her health under our care which was great, but like your mom, increased her lovely presence in our life. :) This reads so smoothly that it seems very short. Good that we want more, yes? mikey

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2015

Just shows how much stress is responsible for bad health. Read part 5 you'll definitely want more.

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

I liked that show too. Watched with my mother as well. The interruptions would drive me crazy too. I use the TV for background. I don't actually watch intently. Otherwise, I have the radio on playing my favorite songs.

Found one nit:
Dr. Quinn, Medicine woman. Need to capitalize woman as a part of the title...

Will stop back for next installment...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Found and fixed it. Amazing how many nits were found, all different from different reviewers. Guess it takes a village to edit a book. LOL
I loved the show until the romance ended in marriage. Heck, the chase was the thrill for me. Sully was hot in my book.

reply by Donya Quijote on 22-Jan-2015

Agreed. Sully was hot. Show was winding down when they married...

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

oval-shaped cocktail table - add the hyphen
good detail of setting and how the house was changed to accommodate Mom
interesting tale of watching TV with Mom and the challenges it presents
Brooke

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thanks, Brooke. Hyphens are worse than commas in my book of errors. LOL

Comment from maggieadams

Excellent

Best line....the doctor is lost in the woods....I know I am...I chuckled. What you described made me get edgy...so hard to be patient with cantankerous old people, even when they are our parents...your story has warmth but reality, poignant humor and puts the reader in the room with you and your mom. Great job.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2015

Thanks, Maggie, for such a wonderful review. I liked that line too. :-)

Comment from Muffins

Excellent

Your description is played out in millions of homes across America. The frustration of trying to have quality time , but you can't because of these little bumps in the way.

The dialogue is written with clarity, the interaction between you and your mother can be read two ways, funny or sad. Funny, you miss enjoying the show, unable to grade papers, and sad because your mother's age, her dependency is becoming more clear no matter how fast she gets up to retrieve her glasses. I'm enjoying each chapter.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2015

Thanks, Muffins. In retrospect, I can laugh about it, but not when it happened.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I can relate, I use to say to myself, "no rest for the wicked". Elderly people can keep use hopping. I remember leaving the room when my mother wouldn't stop talking, it wasn't worth it to try to watch TV. Excellent dialog and flow of story here.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2015

Mom would get caught up in the story, but afterward, she wanted to discuss it.

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

I enjoyed your description of watching television with Mom. She seems quite spunky at 4'8". You painted a good picture of how much patience is needed when dealing with the elderly. And I am sure it could be another story told from the elderly's point of few. It can be a trying situation for both.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2015

For sure, BG. I swore I'd never do this to my children. A nursing home will do for me.