House Rules
Mom and daughter build a special place.15 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
Brilliant idea -she shed and the name is better than fancy 'she parlour ' or 'she cabin' .Building this was the most important lesson a mother could give her daughter-self reliance .I loved this.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Brilliant idea -she shed and the name is better than fancy 'she parlour ' or 'she cabin' .Building this was the most important lesson a mother could give her daughter-self reliance .I loved this.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Gretchen
Comment from John Ciarmello
I love the idea of a she-shed! I mean, men have men-caves.
The life lesson of Eileen teaching Trixie that being able to support herself is precious and should never be forgotten! Great stuff, Gretchen! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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I love the idea of a she-shed! I mean, men have men-caves.
The life lesson of Eileen teaching Trixie that being able to support herself is precious and should never be forgotten! Great stuff, Gretchen! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Thanks, John. I am not a power tool person, but I have friends who are queens of power tools. Good to be in their company. Glad you liked my story. Gretchen
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a delightful story demonstrating 'Girl Power.' This is a lesson that should be taught to all young girls. Having a male to do things for you, like kill bugs, is nice, but girls should know they don't have to be dependent. Your story flows smoothly, holds interest, and is well written.
At my previous house, I had a she-shed, but it was built by Home Depot.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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This is a delightful story demonstrating 'Girl Power.' This is a lesson that should be taught to all young girls. Having a male to do things for you, like kill bugs, is nice, but girls should know they don't have to be dependent. Your story flows smoothly, holds interest, and is well written.
At my previous house, I had a she-shed, but it was built by Home Depot.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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The important thing is you had a she she'd. Lucky girl. Thank you for this. Gretchen
Comment from w.j.debi
Girl power! You go girls!
You do a great job giving the background for the story and what led to the girls doing their own thing. Boys are so easily distracted, aren't they. I'm glad you grew in confidence and now have your own special place to get away. Love the she-shed idea!
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Girl power! You go girls!
You do a great job giving the background for the story and what led to the girls doing their own thing. Boys are so easily distracted, aren't they. I'm glad you grew in confidence and now have your own special place to get away. Love the she-shed idea!
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Alas, this was all fiction. I have an art studio but it's all mine. Thank you for this! Gretchen
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Wonderful story to impower women. We can do it. YEAH!!!!
She was the kind of woman who took several minutes to figure out which direction the batteries went in for the remote control. (You know me way too well.)
As she snuggled in next to her husband that very night, (she snuggled beside her )
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Wonderful story to impower women. We can do it. YEAH!!!!
She was the kind of woman who took several minutes to figure out which direction the batteries went in for the remote control. (You know me way too well.)
As she snuggled in next to her husband that very night, (she snuggled beside her )
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Lol. I fight with batteries and plugs and on/off switches. Thanks for this. Gretchen
Comment from Terry Broxson
Gretchen, this is a well-written story with a strong woman character. I do believe that is a genre you have mastered. Eileen will probably get her own home improvement show, "Woman with a Cordless Drill." Good job. Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Gretchen, this is a well-written story with a strong woman character. I do believe that is a genre you have mastered. Eileen will probably get her own home improvement show, "Woman with a Cordless Drill." Good job. Terry.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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I think Eileen will definitely learn as she goes. Trixie might be the next star. Lol. Thank you so much for this nice review. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
Good on them. No reason why women can't achieve whatever they set their minds on. Often only limited by self-belief. Well written story.
Wendy
Typo dinghy should be dingy.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Good on them. No reason why women can't achieve whatever they set their minds on. Often only limited by self-belief. Well written story.
Wendy
Typo dinghy should be dingy.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Thanks for catching that. I appreciate your kind review. Gretchen
Comment from JSD
Excellent. All power to you. I have found, as a lifelong academic, that DIY is quite possible for all with a few YouTube videos and some common sense. I built a 400 brick wall and installed a whole new bathroom suite, and they all stand firm.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Excellent. All power to you. I have found, as a lifelong academic, that DIY is quite possible for all with a few YouTube videos and some common sense. I built a 400 brick wall and installed a whole new bathroom suite, and they all stand firm.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Good for you. I am too lazy to do full construction but I'm not afraid to change out a shower curtain. Lol. Thanks for this nice review. Gretchen
Comment from Julie Lau
Yes!! That is cool. Women need sheds. I have my own now, but somehow garden tools keep creeping in. I must have made it too attractive. It is definitely attractive to the dog and cat. Sigh.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Yes!! That is cool. Women need sheds. I have my own now, but somehow garden tools keep creeping in. I must have made it too attractive. It is definitely attractive to the dog and cat. Sigh.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Thanks so much, Julie. I appreciate it. Gretchen
Comment from royowen
Just love it, I guess if one can't, or rather thinks that they can't, that's a big waste of initiative, I love this, it's actually amazing what one can do if one really tries, I approve of this, I'm always on the so called underdogs succeeding, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : the white paint was (dinghy - small boat) dingy?
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Just love it, I guess if one can't, or rather thinks that they can't, that's a big waste of initiative, I love this, it's actually amazing what one can do if one really tries, I approve of this, I'm always on the so called underdogs succeeding, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : the white paint was (dinghy - small boat) dingy?
Comment Written 03-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2023
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Thanks Roy. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. And thanks for catching the spag. Gretchen
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Well done