Orville

10:35 AM, Monday 10 December 2007 .. Posted by readerwil

This is a beautiful story and very true! A very good post! Your mum was a very wise woman. Thank you for sharing.

ORVILLE COMMENT I

11:19 AM, Monday 10 December 2007 .. Posted by Cabinfeveronline

Achairde Miss Wil:

I hope this doesn't sound strange to you but you are one of the reasons I get out of bed in the morning and haul myself to my PC-Mithert (which is Middle English for Mother). I read your comments, emails and posts and I think to myself how fortunate I am to have you in my life.

You have been through so much in your life and I respect that. Hence the very American Southern "Miss Wil" instead of Wil. I respect what you have to say and what you have to teach us. I am glad you enjoyed the Orville Story. Some people might think I or my Mother were a 'puppy short of a Pet Store' but you didn't make me feel it.

Thank you, as always, for taking your time to comment and much love to you and your family...

Slan leat,
Elaine/cf

Fairy Tales

12:13 PM, Monday 10 December 2007 .. Posted by readerwil

Elaine, you are one of the reasons that I still blog. This story is like all fairy tales important to convey in a clear and simple way an important lesson to all of us. You are an example for all of us. I am glad to know you!

A Little Truth

11:34 PM, Monday 10 December 2007 .. Posted by Cabinfeveronline

Achairde Miss Wil:

They say that there is a little truth in all fairy tales, myths and old wives tales. Maybe in a 100 years or so they'll tell a tale about a girl and her orange caterpillar, Orville. They will say its just a story and never realize that involved me, my Mama or a 50 cent knick-knack!

Sort of a fun thought to have! Much love to you and yours...

Slan leat,
Elaine/cf

Untitled Comment

8:18 PM, Tuesday 11 December 2007 .. Posted by Nikkie

How special Orville is! Loved the story thanks for posting it.

ORVILLE II

9:38 AM, Wednesday 12 December 2007 .. Posted by Cabinfeveronline

Achairde Nikkie:

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a comment. To be honest, I was worried that it might be a wee bit too sentimental considering most of the things I write about. However, when they came out with the idea of an EFx2 book I asked about non-fic and they told me (I am sure they never meant to sound so snotty) that I could only enter a piece only if, "It is interesting to everyone."

Since I have been a published writer for over 25 years I assured them that I could probably come up with something. I had been thinking about telling the tale of how I acquired Orville or, more precisely, we acquired each other as an entry. Then I thought of all the people who come here and my other sites and I decided that I wanted it to be my Christmas gift to you all.

I am so glad that you enjoyed it and it meant a lot for you to tell me. Thank you so much for your friendship and your time.

Slan 'astorin,
Elaine/cf

Untitled Comment

11:16 AM, Wednesday 12 December 2007 .. Posted by Nikkie

that I could only enter a piece only if, "It is interesting to everyone."

Hmmm writing is an art, all art is subjective. Some art/writings are interesting to a few people and some are interseting to even fewer people. So how does one decide if some thing is interesting to everyone?
At any rate I look forward to more of your stories!

ORVILLE III

10:13 PM, Wednesday 12 December 2007 .. Posted by Cabinfeveronline

Achairde Nikkie:

All writing is subjective but I am a non-fiction writer of subjects most people find distasteful - disabilities, torture, sexual slavery, drought, famine, etc. So I would not consider myself an artist I leave that title to fiction writers and humor columnists. However, as I used to tell my students that no matter what the subject USE YOUR VOWELS:

A Audience
E Education Level of the Reader
I Information, even in Fiction have your facts straight
O Observation no matter emotional or evocative (Are you honest
about your feelings or do you evoke emotions needed for a
subject, cause or even a recipe.)
U Would You want to read this if you hadn't written it

If I thought the person had truly meant it the way it sounded I would have been very unhappy. As it was I took it to mean that the person was unaware that a completely factual story can have as much love, personal interaction between subjects and pathos as any well written novel. The difference is that we usually only have 1200 words to tell the whole tale AND get people to open their check books or donate their time.

Also, things happen in real life that people would never believe even if they are reading Fiction. That's why I frequently remark, "This is why I write Non-Fiction- you just can't make this stuff up!" 0;)

Love to you and yours during this Blessed Season...

Slan leat,
Elaine/cf

toys

6:25 AM, Saturday 15 December 2007 .. Posted by Chandramoon

I have a bag full of soft toys and things in the attic and this makes me feel like going to have a look at them ! Great post.

Toys

5:40 PM, Sunday 16 December 2007 .. Posted by Cabinfeveronline

Achairde CM:

I've got a boat load of them and am not ashamed to admit it. Including an Alf and all the Alf's with outfits and records that were Burger Kings premiums in the 80s!

NBLFY and yours this Holiday Season...

Slan mo chara,
Elaine/cf