A Day of Celebration
A Mexican party tradition is held.41 total reviews
Comment from GWHARGIS
She sounded like someone who loved life and being with people. This sounded like a lot of fun for all. Sorry for your loss but it sounded like she did it her way even in death. Great piece of writing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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She sounded like someone who loved life and being with people. This sounded like a lot of fun for all. Sorry for your loss but it sounded like she did it her way even in death. Great piece of writing. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Gretchen, thank you for reading and for the kind words. Terry.
Comment from lavendermoon14
It's extremely interesting how special traditions end up becoming staples throughout the years. I could feel her excitement for DOD through your writing, something that I'm sure resonated with a lot of people, you especially. Excellent work.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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It's extremely interesting how special traditions end up becoming staples throughout the years. I could feel her excitement for DOD through your writing, something that I'm sure resonated with a lot of people, you especially. Excellent work.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Rachel, thank you very much for reading and for your kind words. Terry.
Comment from Spitfire
What a great idea for a party. I'll have to share that with my Spanish friend. Ironic that Zoe passed away on the day DOD is traditionally celebrated. I love the humor of the downside you mention--cleaning up. Ugh.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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What a great idea for a party. I'll have to share that with my Spanish friend. Ironic that Zoe passed away on the day DOD is traditionally celebrated. I love the humor of the downside you mention--cleaning up. Ugh.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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LOL, you and I agree on the cleaning! Thank you for reading. Terry.
Comment from Susan Newell
Terry,
It is easy to understand why you were (and are) so in love with Zoe. The Day of the Dead isn't really about spooky ghosts and goblins, but about celebrating the lives of those who meant so much to us. Great rendering of the tale!
Sue
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Terry,
It is easy to understand why you were (and are) so in love with Zoe. The Day of the Dead isn't really about spooky ghosts and goblins, but about celebrating the lives of those who meant so much to us. Great rendering of the tale!
Sue
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Sue, thank you for reading and for your very kind review. Terry.
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I'm sorry to read that your wife passed away on the very time of the celebration party date, November 1st. What a coincidence. I have never heard of these kinds of parties. Sounds like a party you would also have at Halloween.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I'm sorry to read that your wife passed away on the very time of the celebration party date, November 1st. What a coincidence. I have never heard of these kinds of parties. Sounds like a party you would also have at Halloween.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Rosemary, thank you for the wonderful review. Terry
Comment from Annmuma
I don't know how anyone could read this post and not give it a 6!!! This piece is, by far, among your best writings. It has 'Terry' in it from every angle, while allowing 'Day of The Dead' to star, with Zoe as the headliner co-star.
It is just well put-together, no spag issues, and a flow that is gentle to read. I thinking how wonderfully comforting it must have been to take this walk down memory lane and re-enjoy every special Day of the Dead activity.
My daughter's across-the-street neighbor is Mexican and, at Day of the Day, all of the Mexican (most of whom still live in Mexico) come to his house for celebration. Oftentimes, Mary and Dave or invited and, as you say, the first visit is a huge surprise and then the event because a day to remember everyone you have loved and who are now on the other side 'seeing through a glass clearly'.
I love it -- can you tell!!!
ann
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I don't know how anyone could read this post and not give it a 6!!! This piece is, by far, among your best writings. It has 'Terry' in it from every angle, while allowing 'Day of The Dead' to star, with Zoe as the headliner co-star.
It is just well put-together, no spag issues, and a flow that is gentle to read. I thinking how wonderfully comforting it must have been to take this walk down memory lane and re-enjoy every special Day of the Dead activity.
My daughter's across-the-street neighbor is Mexican and, at Day of the Day, all of the Mexican (most of whom still live in Mexico) come to his house for celebration. Oftentimes, Mary and Dave or invited and, as you say, the first visit is a huge surprise and then the event because a day to remember everyone you have loved and who are now on the other side 'seeing through a glass clearly'.
I love it -- can you tell!!!
ann
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Ann, thank you again for the six-star rating. I appreciate your very kind words. It is an interesting and fun tradition. Terry.
Comment from royowen
It must have brought a little pain to have written this, but like you I have a long term relationship with my wife, I know the wrench it would be on my life, but also in our kids, and particularly our grands, who adore her. Beautifully written my friend, thank you for your sharing, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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It must have brought a little pain to have written this, but like you I have a long term relationship with my wife, I know the wrench it would be on my life, but also in our kids, and particularly our grands, who adore her. Beautifully written my friend, thank you for your sharing, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Roy, thank you for reading and your wonderfully written review. Terry.
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Well done Terry
Comment from susand3022
Hi Terry,
My mother and the Queen shared something too... they were the same age. The queen outlasted her by a couple of years, and their birthdays were a few months apart, but mom was raised with cocktails before dinner, and enjoyed a good party too.
I'm sure Zoe's having her own DOD parties up there and didn't want to miss not having to do all the work that year! ;)
:) Susan
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Hi Terry,
My mother and the Queen shared something too... they were the same age. The queen outlasted her by a couple of years, and their birthdays were a few months apart, but mom was raised with cocktails before dinner, and enjoyed a good party too.
I'm sure Zoe's having her own DOD parties up there and didn't want to miss not having to do all the work that year! ;)
:) Susan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Susan LOL, no doubt you are right, thank you for reading the story. Terry.
Comment from LJbutterfly
I had never heard of The Day of the Dead. However, I like the idea of celebrating deceased loved ones. Your storytelling is becoming better and better, and more and more interesting, and I'm glad when I see you've posted. If the picture you included is Zoe, she was a very attractive lady. I'm also glad you keep her memory alive by writing about her.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I had never heard of The Day of the Dead. However, I like the idea of celebrating deceased loved ones. Your storytelling is becoming better and better, and more and more interesting, and I'm glad when I see you've posted. If the picture you included is Zoe, she was a very attractive lady. I'm also glad you keep her memory alive by writing about her.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Thank you very much for your very kind review and words. I really appreciate them. Terry.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Terry, with your story of the DOD
party Zoe always held for family and friends. I enjoyed
reading how your wife celebrated this day. That shows
her interests and acceptance of learning from and
celebrating other cultures.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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You did a great job, Terry, with your story of the DOD
party Zoe always held for family and friends. I enjoyed
reading how your wife celebrated this day. That shows
her interests and acceptance of learning from and
celebrating other cultures.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Jan, thank you for reading and for your very nice review. Terry.