The Christmas Tree
A tale of the old West42 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I enjoyed reading. I captured my attention from beginning to end. It is clever, imaginative, and well-written.
I knew only of the name Kit Carson, your story told me so much about the man.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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I enjoyed reading. I captured my attention from beginning to end. It is clever, imaginative, and well-written.
I knew only of the name Kit Carson, your story told me so much about the man.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Mary, thank you for the excellent review. Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
Creative, just enough humor and a delight to read. You may become THE Christmas Story author. This is another beginning to a publishable and saleable book. A little older audience -- maybe preteen. I enjoyed the read very much. ann
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Creative, just enough humor and a delight to read. You may become THE Christmas Story author. This is another beginning to a publishable and saleable book. A little older audience -- maybe preteen. I enjoyed the read very much. ann
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Ann, thank you for the six stars and the fabulous review. I don't think this turns into a book, but maybe goes in a collection of short stories. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing Holly and Kit Carson with us. I enjoyed reading. You did a creative job telling this story. It's amazing what cats can do. They are interesting creatures. LOL
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Thank you for sharing Holly and Kit Carson with us. I enjoyed reading. You did a creative job telling this story. It's amazing what cats can do. They are interesting creatures. LOL
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Barbara, thank you very much. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
You tell one heck of a story. would buy this story in an animated version. It was really good and engaging. If you can hold my attention the way your story did, you have truly done something wonderful. Congratulations.
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You tell one heck of a story. would buy this story in an animated version. It was really good and engaging. If you can hold my attention the way your story did, you have truly done something wonderful. Congratulations.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Nomi, thank you for the wonderful review, and the six stars. I am pleased that you enjoyed the story. Terry.
Comment from Jacob1395
I thought this was a really engaging read and I loved the dialogue. It was interesting finding out about Kit, who I have never heard of before, and I thought you did a brilliant job of bringing this story to life. A well written piece. I enjoyed reading it.
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I thought this was a really engaging read and I loved the dialogue. It was interesting finding out about Kit, who I have never heard of before, and I thought you did a brilliant job of bringing this story to life. A well written piece. I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Jacob, thank you for your fine review! Terry.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Best Christmas tail ever!
I love the interplay between holly and Cat Daddy, which, by the way, is a great moniker... hint, hint.
It's an interesting story and well written. I was engaged from start to finish!
An amazing love story and one of redemption. Singing Grass's only requirement, to give up vengeance and hate, and he did it!
Thanks for sharing,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Best Christmas tail ever!
I love the interplay between holly and Cat Daddy, which, by the way, is a great moniker... hint, hint.
It's an interesting story and well written. I was engaged from start to finish!
An amazing love story and one of redemption. Singing Grass's only requirement, to give up vengeance and hate, and he did it!
Thanks for sharing,
Rhonda
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Rhonda, thank you the six stars! I was Cat Daddy for 40 years to seven cats! LOL. I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Terry.
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I should have seen it in your eyes! Cat, and Dog Daddies are special!
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LOL
Comment from Douglas Goff
This is an interesting fun read. Not to mention that you managed to weave a cat into a Kit Carson story.
Talent, my friend. Talent.
Enjoyed this.
I found out I was 12.5% Cherokee last month so have been research some Native histories. Many tribes only defended them selves. As in your story. I found that interesting as most American tales focus on the violent raiding tribes.
Good read. Another well-earned six.
D
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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This is an interesting fun read. Not to mention that you managed to weave a cat into a Kit Carson story.
Talent, my friend. Talent.
Enjoyed this.
I found out I was 12.5% Cherokee last month so have been research some Native histories. Many tribes only defended them selves. As in your story. I found that interesting as most American tales focus on the violent raiding tribes.
Good read. Another well-earned six.
D
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Douglas, thank you for the six-star rating and your kind review. So, you are part Cherokee. Probably the most famous Cherokee artist is a fellow named Rance Hood. I have a couple of his artworks and met him several years ago.
I drove to a small town north of Dallas and just south of Olkahoma. In a small house built in the 1950's is where he storied his artwork. Probably several million dollars of art in that house. He was an interesting fellow. Terry.
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Douglas, thank you for the kind review and the six stars! Terry.
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Thank you, Terry. I shall research him. D
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Terry!
Six stars for your creativity, connectivity, and possessing Spode Christmas dishes = my favorite, and a huge part of our Christmas tradition.
What I enjoy about your story is that while it is grounded in non-fiction = Kit Carson, it is also a bit "out there" in terms of Holly the cat, her being able to speak, etc. But that is also the charm of your story. We all need to be a bit "out there" as Christmas approaches, and yet you manage to tie in the story of Christ's birth and the importance of revering all traditions.
Much enjoyed.
Now... for a cup of coffee in my Spode Christmas cup!
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes,
diane
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Good morning, Terry!
Six stars for your creativity, connectivity, and possessing Spode Christmas dishes = my favorite, and a huge part of our Christmas tradition.
What I enjoy about your story is that while it is grounded in non-fiction = Kit Carson, it is also a bit "out there" in terms of Holly the cat, her being able to speak, etc. But that is also the charm of your story. We all need to be a bit "out there" as Christmas approaches, and yet you manage to tie in the story of Christ's birth and the importance of revering all traditions.
Much enjoyed.
Now... for a cup of coffee in my Spode Christmas cup!
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes,
diane
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Diane, thank you for the six stars. Zoe had a large collection of Spode. She had a place setting for 12, and almost every serving piece imaginable. I gave it to her niece who had ten kids. I am guessing it has been broken up by now.
This story will be in our Storytellers collection. Thank you. Terry.
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Wonderful, Terry!
My mother also owned 12 place settings, and she divided them up among her three daughters. I've added to my collection through the years, or rather, "Santa" has. And when our first two grandsons were born, I was able to find non-breakable sets of a cup and dish for Bowdie and Porter; will have to add one for Baby Jude!
Still smiling...
diane
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a super cool story, Terry!
It had a lot of imagination, which is what I look forward to when I read your work.
Cognac in a crystal goblet in front of a fire at Christmastime is the perfect calm before the storm. I loved it! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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This is a super cool story, Terry!
It had a lot of imagination, which is what I look forward to when I read your work.
Cognac in a crystal goblet in front of a fire at Christmastime is the perfect calm before the storm. I loved it! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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John, thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the story.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was such a lovely Christmas story, Terry. Why on earth is it not in the Christmas Story contest? It's fabulous!
I learned a lot as well, it was amazing that Kit was born on Christmas Eve. The history of the Arapahos, was well told by Holly, that you had to check the dates Holly gave you showed just how clever she is! LOL!! Mind you, having been owned by two feral cats, (Yes, the cat owned us) I know just how clever they can be! This story was precious, and I loved it. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
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That was such a lovely Christmas story, Terry. Why on earth is it not in the Christmas Story contest? It's fabulous!
I learned a lot as well, it was amazing that Kit was born on Christmas Eve. The history of the Arapahos, was well told by Holly, that you had to check the dates Holly gave you showed just how clever she is! LOL!! Mind you, having been owned by two feral cats, (Yes, the cat owned us) I know just how clever they can be! This story was precious, and I loved it. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 10-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023
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Sandra, thank you for the six stars. I do know about being owned by cats. I was Cat Daddy to seven over a 40 year time frame. Sadly, none of them could speak English. Terry.
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LOL! Neither could mine, but cats do have an uncanny way of making their wishes known. And try disobeying! xx