[stylist] Christmas assignment

[Eve Sanchez]

Thank you, Brad. I purposely did not mention husband, children or anything
because I wanted the reader to make their own determination as towhat was
going on. I like stories that leave one questioning- within reason that is.
Would that really be considered poetry? I write a lot of things like this
that I do not know where to fit- short stories, poetry, or what.
Interesting. Thanks for input. Eve

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Brad Dunsé <lists at braddunsemusic.com> wrote:

> Good Eve, Eve, Sorry that sounded cute too haha.
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> I like the wonderful imagery of the Christmas trinkets and traditions you
> have here. This gal reminded me of the elderly lady character in Driving Ms
> Daisy, independent. You called the piece Christmas Spirit, but listed it
> Mrs Haderly in the email, as well repeated her name often in the piece, so
> I'd call it that. I am no poet, but I would see this as a free-style poem,
> if that is the right term--I have no idea. At any rate it was more poetic
> than story telling and yet it told a story. The antique tree stand reminded
> me that folks of her vintage, we'll say, generally don't throw away much of
> anything, using it to it's full extent. Lot's of kindness in her as well.
> It seems to me she is doing this almost compulsively, as if doing it,
> brings back her husband for just a short while. Is that why she's crying in
> the end? Maybe her husband and her made a tradition of sipping cider,
> listening to music and decorating the house at Christmas, and as long as
> she keeps doing it, he lives on though he's been gone? I know you didn't
> mention a hubby, but I just get the distinct impression there is a reason
> she is seen as so much the inspiration by others, for much different
> reasons that reside within herself to continue all these years. I liked it.
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> On 12/9/2011  06:33 PM Eve Sanchez said...
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>> Okay here is my participation in Chris's Christmas (sounds cute that way)
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>> assignment. This is just first draft of one story written. Hope you enjoy.
>> Eve Sanchez
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