tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post6265029339919942144..comments2023-10-17T09:51:39.667-06:00Comments on Seven: Amber Waves of GrainSevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-39905263244316930922007-07-18T11:09:00.000-05:002007-07-18T11:09:00.000-05:00I am the child of immigrants, not american but an ...I am the child of immigrants, not american but an immigrant family all the same.<BR/>I read this story with my heart in my throat, it captured the alienation, the hope, and the trust placed in humankind when one leaves the familiar and goes to the unknown in the hope of a better life. It also reminds us that to live life without love, can be soul destroying.<BR/>thankyou for your beautiful wordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-12178498974828070232007-06-20T22:15:00.000-05:002007-06-20T22:15:00.000-05:00This is some of the best descriptive writing I've ...This is some of the best descriptive writing I've read...ever. I know you've got to be extremely proud of this, but I've got to wonder if even you realize how powerful this is. Seriously, this is the stuff that great american novels are made of.kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998865477080265039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-58077234794631191492007-05-29T10:06:00.000-05:002007-05-29T10:06:00.000-05:00Thanks Cakes,Celebration is vital. Carry on.Thanks Cakes,<BR/>Celebration is vital. Carry on.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-33390710162495737212007-05-29T09:50:00.000-05:002007-05-29T09:50:00.000-05:00Such a touching and moving story. It brought to mi...Such a touching and moving story. It brought to mind that Stacy the Peanut Queen had a neighbor who lived across the street from her who sounds very similar to Jose'. <BR/>Despite my frivolous blog post about grilling out I DID remember what the day was and what id stood and gave thanks for my freedoms and those responsible for them!<BR/>Miss you Seven.Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-9563904069680914212007-05-26T15:38:00.000-05:002007-05-26T15:38:00.000-05:00Amen, Seven. I couldn't agree more, and I am frust...Amen, Seven. I couldn't agree more, and I am frustrated with the isolationistic trend. Have a peaceful weekend.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-52652967298325257302007-05-26T14:46:00.000-05:002007-05-26T14:46:00.000-05:00The word Covenant carries forward so much power. ...The word Covenant carries forward so much power. I believe this to be another post- from the Post Master General.<BR/>Be Safe.Reachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008577102133873614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-73573943783535699762007-05-26T14:28:00.000-05:002007-05-26T14:28:00.000-05:00Silver Lovely and Reach,As always you are both art...Silver Lovely and Reach,<BR/>As always you are both articulate and kind, a remarkable combination of powers, and I prize you as friends.<BR/>This little story was inspired by many thoughts, ideas and memories, and somewhat fitting on this holiday in my mind. I got out of bed at 3am to write so it has obviously been on my mind.<BR/>Thre are many threads to the story, perhaps too many, but my central premise here is this:<BR/>America is not about a particular culture or a particular race of people. Amid the immigration controversy I see what I think of as 'upside down' thinking. Many think we can and should disallow those of a different culture. I don't have a solution to such a complex problem as immigration and I am not aiming at a political discussion. I just want to say clearly what I believe.<BR/>"America is about an 'idea'. America is not about a distinct and separate culture. This 'idea' of America is only a little more than 200 years old. Still it is a proven 'idea' to the point that I beleive the American people hold a covenant with one another. It is the idea or more emotionally stated,"the covenant' of freedom and self governance that requires protection. If you understand, accept and believe in the covenant, you can be an American. This is what so many have fought and died for. Today young men and women continue to protect the 'covenant'. America remains an 'idea' and the idea need not be exclusive. It need only be understood and protected.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-56332922269196209292007-05-26T10:37:00.000-05:002007-05-26T10:37:00.000-05:00Seven,Working brilliantly to describe the details ...Seven,<BR/><BR/>Working brilliantly to describe the details of your mind’s eye, in these stories, your words capture the true meaning of our Red, White, and Blue. On this holiday weekend so many people will focus their attention in celebration to those who have given their life for our freedoms; yet, over-looking those lives lost in the attempt of participation. <BR/><BR/>Living in Southern California, I know many dreams of numerous ‘Jose’s’- While each journey lingers and concludes separately from the other, the quest remains the same. <BR/><BR/>I wish your family and friends a fulfilling weekend as you bring to mind a heritage and history, during your celebrations. Additionally, as someone recently said to me- You are appreciated, Seven, my friend.<BR/><BR/>ReachReachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008577102133873614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17581352.post-31542009797793042692007-05-26T09:55:00.000-05:002007-05-26T09:55:00.000-05:00This brought me tears for several reasons. But I'l...This brought me tears for several reasons. But I'll wonder aloud on just this one thought: If it meant as much to those of us who have inherited the right to be here, if only we didn't take it for granted, but carried its importance with us in our hearts, how different might our homeland be? I'm sad that we need reminders. And I'm not pointing my finger at others; I'm in there, too.<BR/><BR/>Hope everyone remembers this weekend for something more than the excellent steaks and ribs grilled in the back yard.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.com