The hotel reminded me of a story idea I had that I couldn’t make work … except for the 100-word format. It was a challenge, this one.
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Marie Gail Stratford sent in this nice pic. Thanks, Marie Gail.
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Broken-hearted over Marnie’s death from cancer, Brian didn’t know what to do. From the time he saw her in Glee Club singing what would be eventually “their song,” to now … she was his life.
At the concert in Marnie’s honor, their daughter, Jenny, singing in the same group her mom sang in 30 years prior, made this announcement.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I will now sing for you my parents’ favorite song … dedicated to my dad.”
Brian’s sadness ceased as he heard his Marnie’s voice in those poignant lyrics.
“If they gave me a fortune / my pleasure would be small …”
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Enjoy this video.
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I’m glad the story finally made it to your blog and glad that my photo was the catalyst.
All my best,
Marie Gail
Thanks, Marie Gail. Yours was the star, all right.
Seek and you shall find. A sad story with a good end.
Thanks, Mike. It might need a little more re-write, but I enjoyed working on it.
Sweet. Memories brought back through his daughter.
Thanks, Dale. I like the fact that Jenny (and her mom) were in the UNIVERSITY Glee Club, but it would have been 101 words.
LOL… You coulda cheated…
I will not stoop to cheating (I know… “since WHEN, Kent?” Hahaha!).
One measly little word…😉
True, but The Queen would probably have my head chopped off! 😉
Ha ha!!
Lovely story Kent. That was a difficult sentiment to capture but you did it very nicely
Thanks, Siobhan. It was fun to write.
Lovely story! I also enjoyed the video, equally lovely.
Thanks, Jan! You can’t go wrong with the Seekers.
I loved the Seekers, and your heart-wrenching story too, Kent. Well done.
Thanks, Sandra. The video I attached wasn’t the video I had in mind originally, but the clips were great, so I used that one.
Glee! I love how sweet and gentle your take on it was- it wouldn’t be worth it if it wasn’t a challenge :).
It still will need some work, maybe as an expanded piece, but, as I hoped, the emotion was there. Thanks for reading!
Dear Kent,
What a sweet story and song to match to start my day. Well done. And you know how much I really do love The Seekers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Yeah, I figured you would like it. 😉
The vid is pretty well-edited, too. Whoever did it did a fine job. The clips are cool, well-integrated.
Simply beautiful.
Thanks, Jell. The song is what was the inspiration.
I like that song.
Lovely story, very touching.
Thank-you, Perry. Mucho apreciado.
Quite a sad story, but also sweet as the daughter sings her tribute.
It’s amazing how talent and ability can be passed on to the next generation. I think of Lisa Marie Presley. She’s every bit as talented as her old man was. The only difference, though, is she could never be the breakout artist he was because, at the time, what he did was revolutionary.
Well done!
Thanks!
I choked up a little there, such a sad tale but lovely too 🙂
Thanks, Helen. I’m heading over to yours now. Can’t wait!
Sad and sweet, a whole lifestory in these 100 words. Beautiful writing.
Thank-you VERY much, Gabriele. It’s been awhile since I have written a story like this. What am I saying??? Since I have written ANY story like this in almost short of a year. 😀
Aww, everyone’s getting all romantic this week. Moving stuff, and I can’t even listen to the video.
Well, they do have some people jumping off buildings this week, too. haha! But, yeah, it seems to be that way, doesn’t it? Thanks, Jen.
This was just so beautiful and sad. I don’t think you need to change anything. It seems perfect just the way it is.
I’m glad you liked it, Melony. The song is great and a classic. Thanks for reading!
This is lovely Kent. I really enjoyed it.
Thank-you, Dawn. 🙂
great story. made me tear up. pass the tissue, please.
Kind of made me do the same thing. That happens on occasion. Thanks, Plaridel
Such a beautiful story, I loved how you told it. And the music fits perfectly, reminder of a happier times. It always seems times were happier when we were young.
It does, doesn’t it? I was all of 6 years old when they gave their last concert, though.
Touching piece!
Thanks for reading! Glad you liked it.
Good story, Kent. Thanks for the lovely music. It brought back memories.. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks, Suzanne. I like the song and the story was based on my college experiences (not specifically, though). It’s fun.