tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post4328172415174778124..comments2023-08-10T03:35:55.682-07:00Comments on The Prosers: In Honor of GrandparentsSheena Boekweghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-51211575177613581552013-02-06T20:20:52.585-08:002013-02-06T20:20:52.585-08:00Thanks, MaryAnn. I haven't seen Red yet, but I...Thanks, MaryAnn. I haven't seen Red yet, but I'll have to check it out.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-66296387438723863042013-02-06T20:19:03.986-08:002013-02-06T20:19:03.986-08:00Thanks, Sheena.Thanks, Sheena.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-58633246065554411532013-02-06T20:17:16.483-08:002013-02-06T20:17:16.483-08:00There aren't nearly enough, are there?
You c...There aren't nearly enough, are there? <br /><br />You can always be like me and write your own grandma/grandpa hero/heroine. I've been working on getting that story out for a while now.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-13060391547238309512013-02-06T20:16:20.322-08:002013-02-06T20:16:20.322-08:00Yeah, it's a tough thing to get past, especial...Yeah, it's a tough thing to get past, especially in our culture. It's kind of a shame that we have to focus so much on the physical. Obviously, it's a reality of aging, but I was kind of disappointed in the Old Man's War series that they got younger bodies. I wanted to see them triumph as they were, physical flaws and all.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-30223494222130012602013-02-02T14:56:13.804-08:002013-02-02T14:56:13.804-08:00I'm sorry about your grandmother, Sabrina, and...I'm sorry about your grandmother, Sabrina, and so glad you have good memories of her. That makes all the difference.<br /><br />My daughter is rereading Howl's Moving Castle right now, and she keeps reading me funny parts. I love Sophie, even if she isn't really old.<br /><br />I've been sitting here for about 5 minutes now, trying to think of another example, and I've got nothing. I know there are some though, so I'll keep you posted.Melanie Crousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353025724182677932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-16046692264997270882013-02-01T09:07:58.327-08:002013-02-01T09:07:58.327-08:00I'm so sorry, Sabrina. Sometimes, even though ...I'm so sorry, Sabrina. Sometimes, even though someone is ready to go, it doesn't mean that we are ready for them to go. <br /><br />This is a great post. I think maybe we (especially American's) shy away from older characters because we don't like the reality of aging. I remember reading The Bourne Ultimatum and being really disturbed by how old and broken down Jason was portrayed. A second reading helped me see how much he was able to accomplish because of his life experience - but still I missed the 'ideal' of the indestructible, young hero.Susan Buttarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456005411871122298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-71394131672342891602013-01-31T15:23:29.265-08:002013-01-31T15:23:29.265-08:00My condolences, Sabrina. It is always hard to los...My condolences, Sabrina. It is always hard to lose someone you love.<br /><br />I agree with your sentiments about grandparents and stories. They do seem to be neglected or marginalized or stereotypes. I liked the movie RED about retired spies. Loved Helen Mirren's character, but I'm not sure if she was a grandmother.<br /><br />Great post.MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-49799793440568325512013-01-31T15:14:34.838-08:002013-01-31T15:14:34.838-08:00So sorry for your loss, Sabrina.
I love this post...So sorry for your loss, Sabrina.<br /><br />I love this post. Sheena Boekweghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.com