Comments on: Powerless to Help a Sister

By: marionroach

marionroach — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:38:17 +0000

Here I am, back with power, about to get a foot and a half of snow and typing as fast as I can to get this out before the power goes out again, asking those who read this to notice the “sending over my generator,” quote in my sister’s post above. In writing (see my other posts; I teach memoir) we call this characterization. Don’t tell me how tall someone is or the color of her eyes, tell me what she sent her sister in an ice storm if you want me to know your character. Now you know my sister. She sent a generator. By the way, there was no gift card.

By: winetipper

winetipper — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:51:15 +0000

I hope the ordeal is over by now. No fun sitting around in the dark wondering when the pipes will burst. Will be calling.

By: millie rossman kidd

millie rossman kidd — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:55:54 +0000

So sorry to hear your sis is w/o power still. I’m sure she’s in good hands with her local sisters and staying warm.