Another great essay! I have heard that many authors have been very surprised about things their characters have said and done, almost as if they (characters) are dictating directly to the pen or the computer. Perhaps that's where your bullfrog came from, but I do love the imagery in any case.
Although I never met her, I think about Sheila often. When I watch Call the Midwife I wonder what she made of the character Reggie. I think she was very wise beyond her years. I kind of wish that time had no meaning for me, but alas there is a self-imposed schedule I can't seem to break from. I partly blame my dog for that and now even though she is no longer here, the cats are nearly as demanding.
Judi, thank you! Sometimes I have sketched out what I plan to say, but then something takes over an I find my fingers have typed something very different on screen. It's so strange.
Sheila loved to see characters portrayed by actors with Down syndrome. Even though they portrayed someone with a different set of skills--she was just very happy to see them.
Years ago there was a show called, "LIfe Goes On" and a young man named Chris Burke portrayed the son with Down syndrome. He was invited to a conference in the Albany area, by our local DS support group. We took our girls. Sheila was so excited to meet him!
She felt the same way about "Reggie" in Call the Midwife.
Another great essay! I have heard that many authors have been very surprised about things their characters have said and done, almost as if they (characters) are dictating directly to the pen or the computer. Perhaps that's where your bullfrog came from, but I do love the imagery in any case.
Although I never met her, I think about Sheila often. When I watch Call the Midwife I wonder what she made of the character Reggie. I think she was very wise beyond her years. I kind of wish that time had no meaning for me, but alas there is a self-imposed schedule I can't seem to break from. I partly blame my dog for that and now even though she is no longer here, the cats are nearly as demanding.
Keep up the good work!
Judi, thank you! Sometimes I have sketched out what I plan to say, but then something takes over an I find my fingers have typed something very different on screen. It's so strange.
Sheila loved to see characters portrayed by actors with Down syndrome. Even though they portrayed someone with a different set of skills--she was just very happy to see them.
Years ago there was a show called, "LIfe Goes On" and a young man named Chris Burke portrayed the son with Down syndrome. He was invited to a conference in the Albany area, by our local DS support group. We took our girls. Sheila was so excited to meet him!
She felt the same way about "Reggie" in Call the Midwife.
I forgot to say how much I enjoyed the reference to Jim Croce and Time In a Bottle. One of my all-time favorites.
We shall see each other over and over again…beautiful Nancy ♥️
Than you, Esther
Lovely sentiments and (Hey, operator) I am a Jim Croce fan,too.
If it looks like a poem, sounds like a poem, reads like a poem... you must be a poet. :-)
Imposter syndrome strikes again!