Love it! I can really envision every scene. Cool that you included facts at the end. And even cooler that some of the story came from what your grandpa shared.
Really great, Kirsi.. I’m learning more about my Dad than I ever knew. For one thing, I didn’t even realize that he had an accent. How in the world did he learn English? Do you remember that he had an accent? Do I? Does David? Keep up your good work.
I don't think you or David have accents, but to me, Grandpa always did. I don't think any of his siblings did. I guess as the first born to Italian speaking parents, it's something that stuck with him.
Lovely piece, which wove the facts into the narrative to create organic story telling. Enough detail to bring us there, and a light enough touch so that the reader could fill in the gaps. I hope you write more in this style!
Thanks Lisa. To be honest, this made me uncomfortable to write since it wasn't wholly grounded in facts the way my other content is. But I did really enjoy picking just a tiny sliver of his life to write about - I hope to do more of that in particular. :)
Great combination of research and creativity!! Loved it. My grandfather also had an Italian accent that he never lost and at 15 felt too old for primary school. But he lived to garden and make really bad wine while still somehow managing to support his family. Lived that man!
I like your writing style. The 1930s were very hot. So, also the 1950s. I remember as a kid hearing older people talking about years that were so memorable because of the heat and sometimes drought. I laugh when I hear people rant about how last year was "the hottest year on record."
Thank you, David. Both of my grandparents wrote in their memoirs about the heat of the 1930s. And, as we all know, there was little opportunity for heat relief. I'm actually surprised more people didn't succumb to the temperatures.
Love it! I can really envision every scene. Cool that you included facts at the end. And even cooler that some of the story came from what your grandpa shared.
I also liked that we were able to learn what is known and what Kirsi was able to stitch together.
Thanks Paula!
Really great, Kirsi.. I’m learning more about my Dad than I ever knew. For one thing, I didn’t even realize that he had an accent. How in the world did he learn English? Do you remember that he had an accent? Do I? Does David? Keep up your good work.
I don't think you or David have accents, but to me, Grandpa always did. I don't think any of his siblings did. I guess as the first born to Italian speaking parents, it's something that stuck with him.
Fantastic creative nonfiction at play with this story. Thoroughly enoyed this true story. Brava!
Thank you, Jill!
You’ve got quite a talent in weaving a good story. Love the combination of family history with a touch of fiction
Thank you. I really appreciate your comment!
Lovely piece, which wove the facts into the narrative to create organic story telling. Enough detail to bring us there, and a light enough touch so that the reader could fill in the gaps. I hope you write more in this style!
Thanks Lisa. To be honest, this made me uncomfortable to write since it wasn't wholly grounded in facts the way my other content is. But I did really enjoy picking just a tiny sliver of his life to write about - I hope to do more of that in particular. :)
Great combination of research and creativity!! Loved it. My grandfather also had an Italian accent that he never lost and at 15 felt too old for primary school. But he lived to garden and make really bad wine while still somehow managing to support his family. Lived that man!
Thanks Gayle!
I like your writing style. The 1930s were very hot. So, also the 1950s. I remember as a kid hearing older people talking about years that were so memorable because of the heat and sometimes drought. I laugh when I hear people rant about how last year was "the hottest year on record."
Thank you, David. Both of my grandparents wrote in their memoirs about the heat of the 1930s. And, as we all know, there was little opportunity for heat relief. I'm actually surprised more people didn't succumb to the temperatures.