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Recent Reviews for Julianza (Julie) Kim Shavin
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The Snake Will Be There Soon (Book) - 7/1/2009 4:11:29 PM
Congrats and good luck on your new chap book. I am sure it will be well received.
hugs
fee
The Snake Will Be There Soon (Book) - 7/1/2009 2:25:07 PM
Congratulations, Julie. I'll stop by your site soon. af-g.
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Nine (Short Story) - 5/9/2009 12:06:22 PM
Another great chapter with lots of wisdom and wit... hey what a great title..."Wisdom and Wit" oops sorry off track, enjoy the little bits of history that you blend so well with your family and your life and no you don't have to be famous to have a bio.
hugs
fee
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Nine (Short Story) - 5/8/2009 7:56:58 PM
Julie, I love the rambling, love the past and present juxtaposition,
the anger couched in humor (and great humor it is). I particularly
like the opening paragraph, though I might have tagged it: Talk
about poetic justice. Write on. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Eight (Short Story) - 4/28/2009 8:30:44 AM
Thankfully, Julie, you inserted Chapter 6 1/2 (how come I don't have a 1/2 key on my keyboard?). I'm happy. -gene
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Eight (Short Story) - 4/28/2009 2:15:49 AM
Again you captivate and keep me smiling throughout this write and your ability to project back into time and become again that little girl that was you is amazing. The images you draw are spectacular and at the risk of being called a perv the last scene of you pulling on your brother and his enjoyment had me giggling as it stood out so well...oops pardon the pun...more more more..
hugs
fee
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Seven (Short Story) - 4/27/2009 11:26:00 AM
JICTBCBYMP. Existentialism run rampant at four. Somewhere, dear
Kierkegaard is smiling, a kind of introvertic (sic) smile. By the
way, my mother is part of my "male" personality; she introduced me
to books. I never read "The Mellops Go Diving for Treasure," but I
did romp with the Rover Boys. When you finish it, The Plum may well be the intellectual distaff counterpart to The Catcher in the Rye.
I love it. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Seven (Short Story) - 4/27/2009 8:17:38 AM
...and you continue to keep this as perky and up beat as you did on page one...well done. MOre please.
hugs
fee
An Ordinary Housewife's Take........... (Short Story) - 4/26/2009 10:00:58 AM
I have recurring dreams about school, about not being prepared. Yet I was an “A” student. Last night I dreamed I was in class.
I have this dream often both as a student and as and educator being unprepared. You have expressed a great deal here and, in my humble opinion, it is very well-written. Love and peace to you, Juli.
Regis
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Six (Short Story) - 4/26/2009 5:28:39 AM
Another great chapter and you truly have an entertaining nature in your writing, I can see this bio becoming a best seller someday with the unique style you use Julie.
hugs
Fee
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Six (Short Story) - 4/25/2009 7:18:35 PM
Great write, Juliana, and I agree with Gene below: this is bound to be a hit! Well done; brava!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Six (Short Story) - 4/25/2009 6:58:06 PM
Julie, I think maybe this is the first chapter of anything
I've read devoted almost entirely to poop--and loving it.
I'm telling you, J, The Plums of Childhood is bound to be
a hit. Write on. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood memoir - Chapter Five (Short Story) - 12/27/2008 11:13:31 AM
well done
The Plums of Childhood memoir - Chapter Five (Short Story) - 12/27/2008 4:50:12 AM
Have to agree with Ted, there is just as much if not more humour and irony in this one as there was in it's predecessors...keep it coming Julie.
fee
The Plums of Childhood memoir - Chapter Five (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 11:13:30 AM
I have no idea how much of me is English, Irish, Viking, Puritan, or whatever. Maybe my big toe is one of those. Oh, well, it all mixed in the 'me' stew. Thank you for the laughs. :o)
Wouldn’t it be interesting if we had no control over the new body and our head ended on top of a orangutan? For me that might be a good thing. When I was a small, feather light kid, I loved climbing trees and falling out of them (well, not all of the time). Now I’m too tall, heavy and brittle for that kind of stuff but I can dream.
The Plums of Childhood memoir - Chapter Five (Short Story) - 12/25/2008 9:03:33 AM
Funny, the kind of funny I like. I mean, funny.
Are you sure you're not Woody Allen's head on
your body, or vice versa? I was in Chattanooga
once and bought my friend a Jack Daniels mug,
or vice versa. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood memoir - Chapter Five (Short Story) - 12/24/2008 11:23:58 PM
Sweetie, this is the funniest one yet, in spite of all your efforts to write serious dirgy (is there such a word?) stuff. Who esle could make high humor out of a funeral???!!!
Happy Hanukkah!!!
Ted
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Four (Short Story) - 12/21/2008 2:05:31 AM
Ah ha, so you have figured out about doing your thing as a document and then copying it to AD. That does work. Also, if you compose your piece on another Website page, you can insert multiple pictures, decorations, etc., and then you can copy that whole thing to AD (each of the AD Admin ulcers are now cloning twins). Ha! Yes, sacred and scared are related. Early on, I noted a similar thing about god, and I have been worshipping my dog ever since (give us this day our daily Mighty Dog). Gelt is always cool, but when will someone send me some latkes? Too greasy to mail, says my Yiddish sister, but I tell her I LOVE GREASY -- grease-vitamins rule!!! Now ya got ME doing the side-track thing LOL Next chapter please :-)
Ted
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Four (Short Story) - 12/21/2008 1:02:49 AM
To add to Gene's comment on your humor, I also like that fact that you are able to laugh and make fun of yourself...which is a rare trait but on that should be treasured. Another good chapter.
fee
The Plums of Childhood - Chapter Four (Short Story) - 12/20/2008 3:04:38 PM
Ok, Julie, so you're funny. I love it because you never seem to miss
the funny part of (your amazing) life. This, the funniest yet. af-g.
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Three (Short Story) - 12/19/2008 2:20:43 AM
Another good chapter but once again I have a small query, are you planning to publish this delightful bio once complete? The reason I ask is the reference in the last chapter and again in this one to AuthorsDen, for although we who are members are well aware of it, it may throw those who never heard of AD a little off. I like the idea of using somthing along that line but maybe somehow change it to something more internet generic. Again just a thought.
hugs
fee
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Two (Short Story) - 12/19/2008 2:13:19 AM
Well you handled the second chapter as smilingly well as the first and glad you took your Editor's advice (not mine, lol) to space. It does make it much easier to read and it is a story so far too good not to be read so keep up the good work, now pass me a smoke...
Fee
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Three (Short Story) - 12/18/2008 10:35:15 PM
Well, ole Ultimate Pooh-Bah of Creation, you chuckled me all the way through this (again), especially the part where mom and dad are instantly zapped into old age by your arrival LOL :-)
In total agreement with Gene -- editing would ruin this free-form adventure.
Ted
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Three (Short Story) - 12/18/2008 3:01:17 PM
Hoolio, I love this. Still. I think a lot of editing would hurt it.
I like the devil may care approach, and hope you can maintain it. I
know you can. A typo here and there is all I'd change. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Two (Short Story) - 12/18/2008 11:43:16 AM
Julie, you do funny so damn well that it makes me, well, laugh.
Except for using once instead of one, it's perfect. -gene.
The Plums of Childhood Chapter Two (Short Story) - 12/18/2008 9:52:28 AM
You're on a roll, Oh Awesome One, and I chuckled my way through this one too. I think it is pretty cool for family members to insult each other. I mean, I never did have a family, but, if I did have one, I would certainly want them to insult each other all the time (would save me the time of insulting them myself). Most of your humor is in the tweaks and twists you toss into your digressions. Cool stuff :-)
Ted
The Plums of Childhood (Short Story) - 12/17/2008 10:00:18 AM
Julie, with apologies to Fee, I wouldn't touch that first paragraph.
It's establishes the style and mood for things to come. I dont think you need the last two sentences. Give yourself a break. Besides, the line "I'm afraid of the answer." is a great way to set up the next chapter. -gene.
The Some Child Left Behind Act (Article) - 4/26/2009 10:05:39 AM
Don't get me going on "religion/s," Juli. You put forth and defend your arguments very strongly and effectively in this article. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace,
Regis
The Some Child Left Behind Act (Article) - 4/25/2009 7:44:25 PM
Amen, Julie. -gene.
Like a Geisha (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 9:12:33 PM
From one infant to another. Let's just stay children and romp around the Den for the rest of our lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like a Geisha (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 6:26:02 PM
Now I feel better. I am often told by others that I never "grew up." I think the "problem" is that I had to grow up too quickly in childhood and now I'm making up for it. Thank you for sharing, Juli. BTW, you are most welcome to "check out" my latest postings here. There are not many. Love and peace and best wishes,
Regis
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 7:42:23 AM
Been there and wished I'd said it as clearly and artistically as you have. But, my newest adage is; If I have a pulse, I have a purpose. It helps. Hugs, J'nia
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 6:05:12 AM
Two poems in one - cool! Well done, Julie.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Happy Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for YOU!
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 12:43:07 AM
Hmmnnnn brain dead here but liked the idea.
fee
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 5:26:45 PM
Well, there you go again, proving in
your bold and provocative Julianza way
just how not useless you are...despite
what you think the AD Editor thinks.
- af/gene.
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 2:15:40 PM
I got half-way up the stairs and fell down again. See, I'm useless. Fascinating concept however. Although, one might have to counter with: "it's not so much how you're feeling; but what is it that you're doing?" Although, now that I think about it, maybe that's what this is saying. Take care. Happy Thanksgiving.
Dead Flutterby (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 1:10:45 PM
Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrresting, Juli... ...and certainly not without meaning. Unique in style too. Thanks for sharing. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Three Sillies (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 10:19:59 AM
I am reminded of the movie "One Flew Over the Cookoo's Nest" where the Indian smothers Jack Nicholson with the pillow at the end. I am no more sagacious, by the way, than the ant contemplating the skyscraper. Viewing the cosmos through my mighty straw. Nice to see you writing again.
Three Sillies (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 7:58:18 AM
Your humor shines through the tunnel/maze of life. Well said. Smiles, J'nia
Three Sillies (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 7:26:12 AM
Your terrific sense of humour will carry you through. A wonderful lighthearted take on some of our common problems, I love your picture, it speaks volumes, along with your tongue, where ever.
Blessings! Jasmin Horst
Three Sillies (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 2:11:21 AM
We attribute so much to others without looking in the mirror of our own minds but it got a smile out of me this AM
Three Sillies (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 1:53:36 AM
Thanks for an early morning smile...cute
fee
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 10:37:49 AM
Hi Julie,you always write the most interesting pieces and all of them have been great to read.take care
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 12:19:22 PM
This is very unique. Racing and darting and jumping. Poetic yet chaotic, full of impressions, beautiful and disparate images blending and bending across a synaptical sea of energy. Nicely written.
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 12:17:38 PM
Untotalled? That makes two of us, Julie.
I love this ode to alliteration...
deed done by deer aspen
never hale free to loose last leaf
Etc...
-gene.
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 10:04:32 AM
Julia, this a great dance, like the Cha Cha, not bad, with a cup of hot coffee liquer, and a studio to dance in, I loved it, of course I love dancing, especially the Cha Cha, thanks for a great morning.
Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 10:03:21 AM
every interpretation limited only by the readers ability to conceive and ponder the possibilities -- a thought provoker Julie with wings to lift me skyward with images I can create on my own from your suggestive lines -- peace and love my friend - Jon Michael
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 7:44:47 AM
I particularly enjoy your punchy endings. Well done, and most enjoyable. hugs, J'nia
Untotalled (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 2:34:15 AM
As always Julie your work captures the mind but fuels the imagination, and this one is no exception. Enjoyed it.
fee
Flesh to Bone (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 8:42:06 PM
Imagery that flows like those streams.
Flesh to Bone (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 6:36:20 AM
Superb write Julie. And the pic is one of the better ones I've seen of the gorge at the tunnels. Well done. Hugs, J'nia
Flesh to Bone (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 5:29:00 AM
A lovely saga that is working up to being perfection...and love the picture too.
fee
Flesh to Bone (Poetry) - 11/11/2009 8:39:46 PM
Julie, this is GORGEOUS, both in image and verse. Vividly penned, with many memorable scenes - think it works perfect now. =] Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Flesh to Bone (Poetry) - 11/11/2009 8:39:02 PM
How it teams in its own belly.
jelly words,,lol
great write allthrough
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