A Day of Celebration
A Mexican party tradition is held.41 total reviews
Comment from Soledadpaz
Perhaps: along with the aroma of authentic cuisine . . .
I remember my mother taking us to Mexico to visit her sister for the Day of the Dead. They would go to gather at the cemetery, but we kids were not allowed to go. I've seen in movies what happens at those gatherings. The celebrations that take place.
That last paragraph just tugs at your heart. Zoe comes across as a wonderful person. She is beautiful.
Sol
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Perhaps: along with the aroma of authentic cuisine . . .
I remember my mother taking us to Mexico to visit her sister for the Day of the Dead. They would go to gather at the cemetery, but we kids were not allowed to go. I've seen in movies what happens at those gatherings. The celebrations that take place.
That last paragraph just tugs at your heart. Zoe comes across as a wonderful person. She is beautiful.
Sol
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Sol, thank you for the six stars. It is interesting that the kids were not able to attend the cemetery gathering. Thank you for the kind remarks. Terry.
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You are right, the aroma is better.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written story the day of celebration and friends being invited over. I am so sorry for the loss of your wife's. She was a very beautiful lady. You used great descriptive words in your story. Thank you for sharing. Teri
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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This is a very well written story the day of celebration and friends being invited over. I am so sorry for the loss of your wife's. She was a very beautiful lady. You used great descriptive words in your story. Thank you for sharing. Teri
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Teri, thank you very much for reading my story, I appreciate your kind review. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this part of Zoe with us. I enjoyed reading and I'm glad she did a traditional Dia de los Muertos. Many gringos celebrate it but have no clue what it's really about.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Thank you for sharing this part of Zoe with us. I enjoyed reading and I'm glad she did a traditional Dia de los Muertos. Many gringos celebrate it but have no clue what it's really about.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Barbara, thank you very much for reading the story. Terry.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I assume this is a picture of Zoe? It sounds like she was a fun person to have around. I am sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on 2009 after 45 years. I enjoy Mexican foo and music and would have loved the party. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I assume this is a picture of Zoe? It sounds like she was a fun person to have around. I am sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on 2009 after 45 years. I enjoy Mexican foo and music and would have loved the party. Well done Terry. Nancy:)
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Nancy, yes, the photo is Zoe taken thirty years ago. Thank you very much for reading. Terry.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is a lovely tribute to Zoe and also an interesting post about a custom totally unfamiliar to me. I am glad you made me smarter today with this, and I like the photo of Zoe that you chose to accompany it. She definitely looks like a fun, firecracker of a woman!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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This is a lovely tribute to Zoe and also an interesting post about a custom totally unfamiliar to me. I am glad you made me smarter today with this, and I like the photo of Zoe that you chose to accompany it. She definitely looks like a fun, firecracker of a woman!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Rachelle, thank you very much for reading my story. The picture of Zoe was taken thirty years ago. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
Something I have always dreaded is the possibility of having to mourn my beloved wife. I handled the deaths of my parents, one sister and my oldest child. But the way I feel about my wife, our shared experiences, that is a horse of quite a different color. I do not know if I will be able to handle that. I applaud the way you have always written about your wife. You do so in a way that not only shows how much you love her. (No past tense here.) You write about her in a way that allows your perceptive readers to develop a sense of getting to know her as well. I really like that, as I am sure I would have liked her as well. Not enough to make you jealous. LOL.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Something I have always dreaded is the possibility of having to mourn my beloved wife. I handled the deaths of my parents, one sister and my oldest child. But the way I feel about my wife, our shared experiences, that is a horse of quite a different color. I do not know if I will be able to handle that. I applaud the way you have always written about your wife. You do so in a way that not only shows how much you love her. (No past tense here.) You write about her in a way that allows your perceptive readers to develop a sense of getting to know her as well. I really like that, as I am sure I would have liked her as well. Not enough to make you jealous. LOL.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I think she would have loved you too! Not enough to make your wife jealous, LOL. Thank you for the six stars! I do love your review. Terry.
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You have quickly become one of my favorite authors.
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Thank you.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Beautifully written, Terry! This DOD party is a great thing, and what a sign from Zoe her parting on the first of November. I'm sure she is pleased with your alter rendition, but from what we've learned about her from your earlier posts, she may still be watching to make sure you don't break anything, lol. Super pretty woman, Terry! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Beautifully written, Terry! This DOD party is a great thing, and what a sign from Zoe her parting on the first of November. I'm sure she is pleased with your alter rendition, but from what we've learned about her from your earlier posts, she may still be watching to make sure you don't break anything, lol. Super pretty woman, Terry! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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John, thank you for the six stars! There is no doubt she is unhappy with me this week I dropped a soap dish, twice, she had bought, broke part it of both times...Terry.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Well I didn't plan on letting my last six go yet, but this was as good as it gets.
I am so thankful to have held onto one. In fact Terry, I don't know how you can top this. Zoey was so beautiful and I just love how you continue to pay tribute to her.
I love that she had her own unique touch on such fun things and that she was such a special woman with a distinctive gift of gab. I can only imagine how her individualism must have shone thru in her personality and mesmerized everyone in her conversations. You were both so blessed to have each other and every time I read one of your lovely tributes to her, my heart is sad as I know it still is hard on you my friend. This was such a fun and quirky Zoe piece and wish so badly I would have had the chance to meet her.
I hate missing any of yours, so almost didn't check it out, but so glad I did. I just found out two days ago that I have Covid. So I am laying in my bed with my ipad next to me, because Heaven forbid I would miss something going on here. In fact today and for a while, maybe posting older material that I have already written. But once again Terry, so glad I didn't miss this gem.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Well I didn't plan on letting my last six go yet, but this was as good as it gets.
I am so thankful to have held onto one. In fact Terry, I don't know how you can top this. Zoey was so beautiful and I just love how you continue to pay tribute to her.
I love that she had her own unique touch on such fun things and that she was such a special woman with a distinctive gift of gab. I can only imagine how her individualism must have shone thru in her personality and mesmerized everyone in her conversations. You were both so blessed to have each other and every time I read one of your lovely tributes to her, my heart is sad as I know it still is hard on you my friend. This was such a fun and quirky Zoe piece and wish so badly I would have had the chance to meet her.
I hate missing any of yours, so almost didn't check it out, but so glad I did. I just found out two days ago that I have Covid. So I am laying in my bed with my ipad next to me, because Heaven forbid I would miss something going on here. In fact today and for a while, maybe posting older material that I have already written. But once again Terry, so glad I didn't miss this gem.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Debi, thank you for the six stars, and the very kind review. I am not liking that you have Covid. We will some good thoughts and prayers for you. Thank you, Terry.
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Thank you Terry. I thought I used my last six star on you, yet when I saw Gary's request for prayers for me, i ws caught off guard thinking I must be dreaming. And it offered me another six. I am not surprised my count is off. Thank you so much Terry and i know I will feel stronger soon. I am tough, even tho don[t feel it right now.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm sure DOD day is a rough one for you after 44-years, but I hope there are enough good memories to smooth out the loss. Thanks for sharing another of your fine posts.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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I'm sure DOD day is a rough one for you after 44-years, but I hope there are enough good memories to smooth out the loss. Thanks for sharing another of your fine posts.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Ric, thank you very much for reading. You remember the line in "Mr. Bojangles" when his dog died; he grieved for twenty years. We do grieve, and we also celebrate life. Terry.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Terry, a good day to you, I hope this finds you well. It never ceases to amaze me how good you can tell a story, i wish I could tell a story half as good as you. On the poetry battlefield I can hold my own but my storytelling needs some help. You make the seemingly mundane into something entertaining and beautiful, the love you have for your wife is abundantly evident. Please keep sharing your stories with us.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Hello Terry, a good day to you, I hope this finds you well. It never ceases to amaze me how good you can tell a story, i wish I could tell a story half as good as you. On the poetry battlefield I can hold my own but my storytelling needs some help. You make the seemingly mundane into something entertaining and beautiful, the love you have for your wife is abundantly evident. Please keep sharing your stories with us.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Thank you for the six stars! I do love your review. I wish I could write poetry half as good as you. You are very kind; let's both keep what we are doing for a long as we can. Terry.