Comments on: The Burdens of Being 4 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/ Listen to stories on anything from honeymoons to WWII, from award-winning journalists to first-time writers alike, from anywhere in the world. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:27:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Mark http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-18847 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:04:29 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-18847 Beautiful! I love doing "projects" with my 5 year old twin boys, but usually fret that the pros - who visit to tackle the jobs that are beyond me - probably don't appreciate their youthful enthusiasm the way I do. Of course as heartwarming as your story is, it doesn't mean that those professionals aren't annoyed with my boys. But from now on, it will be easier to convince myself that my sons are contributing to the techs' growth and karma. Beautiful! I love doing “projects” with my 5 year old twin boys, but usually fret that the pros - who visit to tackle the jobs that are beyond me - probably don’t appreciate their youthful enthusiasm the way I do.

Of course as heartwarming as your story is, it doesn’t mean that those professionals aren’t annoyed with my boys. But from now on, it will be easier to convince myself that my sons are contributing to the techs’ growth and karma.

]]> by: Dave Stauffer http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17511 Sun, 27 May 2007 12:30:45 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17511 Good story of a man being convicted of not being nice. I love the progression of the story and the "hook" to draw me to read the story is excellent. It's easy for us to be annoyed by children but we can all use that same time to inspire them and make a positive impression on them if we just give them a break. Good story, enjoyed it . Dave Good story of a man being convicted of not being nice. I love the progression of the story and the “hook” to draw me to read the story is excellent. It’s easy for us to be annoyed by children but we can all use that same time to inspire them and make a positive impression on them if we just give them a break. Good story, enjoyed it . Dave

]]> by: Catherine http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17478 Sat, 26 May 2007 22:20:06 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17478 George, You have a gift for non-fiction stories. You writing is funny, profound, and real. You never crossed the line into "telling," dumbing the reader down, or preaching to them with this story. Don't give up. I write these types of stories for a variety of inspirational media and yours is as good as any I've read (or written!). Loved it. George,

You have a gift for non-fiction stories. You writing is funny, profound, and real. You never crossed the line into “telling,” dumbing the reader down, or preaching to them with this story. Don’t give up. I write these types of stories for a variety of inspirational media and yours is as good as any I’ve read (or written!). Loved it.

]]> by: Marilyn Millstone http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17364 Thu, 24 May 2007 14:38:46 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17364 What a wickedly funny and ultimately poignant story -- a wonderful reminder that, as you say, each of us has the opportunity to brighten someone's day and be buoyed in return. What a wickedly funny and ultimately poignant story — a wonderful reminder that, as you say, each of us has the opportunity to brighten someone’s day and be buoyed in return.

]]> by: Shaana Averill-Robrock http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17265 Wed, 23 May 2007 02:35:30 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17265 What a beautiful story! It is so well-crafted yet feels completely natural. That's the trick isn't it? Gracious and simple while strangely profound. Thank Dawn for sending it my way. What a beautiful story! It is so well-crafted yet feels completely natural. That’s the trick isn’t it? Gracious and simple while strangely profound. Thank Dawn for sending it my way.

]]> by: JGP http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17221 Tue, 22 May 2007 00:36:53 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17221 that was a good story. keep writing george! that was a good story. keep writing george!

]]> by: Dawn Rosencrance http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17209 Mon, 21 May 2007 17:06:45 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17209 I really love this. It makes me laugh and cry and there\'s an undefinable quality about it that gets right to the core of things. I really love this. It makes me laugh and cry and there\’s an undefinable quality about it that gets right to the core of things.

]]> by: Jennifer Thompson http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17208 Mon, 21 May 2007 16:31:53 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-burdens-of-being-4/#comment-17208 What a heartwarming story! Reminds me of my little boy following his daddy around with his play tools wanting to "fix" something, too. I'd love to see more of this writer's stories published! What a heartwarming story! Reminds me of my little boy following his daddy around with his play tools wanting to “fix” something, too. I’d love to see more of this writer’s stories published!

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