tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post8189315694405390992..comments2023-11-11T03:34:32.779-05:00Comments on Green Monkey Tales: Me and Mr. PhillipsGreen Monkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-64761725169894657472011-12-06T00:26:55.386-05:002011-12-06T00:26:55.386-05:00I don't know if you'll read this as I'...I don't know if you'll read this as I'm so late commentating. Just had to say how much this piece moved me. You're so honest in your writing, it's special.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-27027023432114193032011-12-02T19:35:50.776-05:002011-12-02T19:35:50.776-05:00this is emotionally true. . .
Aloha from Waikik...this is emotionally true. . . <br /><br /><br />Aloha from Waikiki<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> <br /> > < } } ( ° ><br /> <br /> ><}}(°><br /><br />< ° ) } } > <Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-37640758652056683702011-12-02T17:00:25.223-05:002011-12-02T17:00:25.223-05:00This is the most moving write up I have read in a ...This is the most moving write up I have read in a long long time. Sigh. So beautiful.Zebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231653148423352990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-6009069682980408332011-12-02T09:37:58.692-05:002011-12-02T09:37:58.692-05:00Thank you Myrna and TCC ~Thank you Myrna and TCC ~Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-9612219289051126102011-12-01T21:43:20.272-05:002011-12-01T21:43:20.272-05:00Hi GM. I loved this story. Rick sounds like a rea...Hi GM. I loved this story. Rick sounds like a really great guy. I'm sorry he died at such a young age. Your dream was pretty intense. Those kinds of dreams always make me believe that the person is in my life (your life) for a reason beyond our world. I'm sure you will meet again. Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-71782644027804497422011-12-01T10:55:45.866-05:002011-12-01T10:55:45.866-05:00What a tender story. You tell it so artfully.What a tender story. You tell it so artfully.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-48889343726707962242011-11-30T22:21:52.805-05:002011-11-30T22:21:52.805-05:00thank you dallas anonymous alumni... really appr...thank you dallas anonymous alumni... really appreciate the comment!!!Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-22497059638055647942011-11-30T20:42:43.919-05:002011-11-30T20:42:43.919-05:00Being from Dallas and knowing most of the people i...Being from Dallas and knowing most of the people in this story, you have managed to take me back to the 70's. I found myself retracing my footsteps through time as your story unfolded. Keep writing, it helps those of us who have trouble expressing our thoughts. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-21337037172799989432011-11-30T16:13:53.685-05:002011-11-30T16:13:53.685-05:00Started reading your story and could not pull away...Started reading your story and could not pull away! Even with my nine year-old daughter screaming in my ear about her mean big brother.<br /><br />That story was epic, thanks for sharing.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-27370644363663409442011-11-29T21:22:46.452-05:002011-11-29T21:22:46.452-05:00Why have I never thought of withholding sex until ...Why have I never thought of withholding sex until Tony reads my stories? Genius. :)<br /><br />I really liked this story, the first and second time. :) I love hearing how you have gotten to where you are, and who has helped make you... you.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-9783734668234533652011-11-29T20:23:17.842-05:002011-11-29T20:23:17.842-05:00Great story Shannon! Wonderfully written and loved...Great story Shannon! Wonderfully written and loved how it went full circle, just like life itself.Marty Wombacherhttp://www.martyafterdark.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-77979103070207963682011-11-29T14:58:54.544-05:002011-11-29T14:58:54.544-05:00I also can't wait to see the hardcover edition...I also can't wait to see the hardcover edition of "The life and times (and monkeybusiness) of Shannon K"<br /><br />Mr. MarblesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-67363105072730434212011-11-29T13:44:30.855-05:002011-11-29T13:44:30.855-05:00He sounds like a great guy (although I have to que...He sounds like a great guy (although I have to question the Pinto wagon choice, haha). Good thing that I didn't show up for that drag race in my 1970 Charger. It could be a whole different story. ;-) ....SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-77739328526728866122011-11-29T13:02:18.953-05:002011-11-29T13:02:18.953-05:00Phyllis and Rick never married. So no... she was ...Phyllis and Rick never married. So no... she was NOT Phyllis Phillips (oh that would be hard to say!)Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-47028015442449629252011-11-29T12:59:59.856-05:002011-11-29T12:59:59.856-05:00well... you've only read part of the story. Wh...well... you've only read part of the story. What I originally posted was my eulogy to Rick which his family was kind enough to allow me to recite at his funeral. I expanded on it but worried it was too much information - so thank you for commenting! <br /><br />also the second "mark" comment is from my husband. I withhold sex until he reads me. it was a lonely couple of days for him... so, if I don't read any of your blogs tonight, you'll know why.Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-72687359297294577942011-11-29T12:50:43.663-05:002011-11-29T12:50:43.663-05:00I've read this story before, Shannon, and it&#...I've read this story before, Shannon, and it's just as good the second time around--its a keeper!<br /><br />I, too, cannot wait to purchase my (signed!) copy of the hardcover!<br /><br />-JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-63093393414253931692011-11-29T12:46:19.928-05:002011-11-29T12:46:19.928-05:00So... Phyllis Phillips was her name? I loved it M...So... Phyllis Phillips was her name? I loved it Miss Shannon!! How are we so different but the same all at the same time? I am so lucky to call you friend! So much emotion and I love your honesty! xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-50233814514595204472011-11-29T12:35:47.479-05:002011-11-29T12:35:47.479-05:00You're choking me up honey, hard to believe yo...You're choking me up honey, hard to believe you lived in that trailer.markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351269435135288993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-57968799263390999982011-11-29T11:26:28.379-05:002011-11-29T11:26:28.379-05:00Thank you so much for sharing that. Wow. A lot of ...Thank you so much for sharing that. Wow. A lot of emotion. So much pain and joy wrapped up in one simple life. But then again, it's never really all that simple, is it?Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-50507378422554047932011-11-29T10:34:54.535-05:002011-11-29T10:34:54.535-05:00Great story! I read every word.Great story! I read every word.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-1029208514832292932011-11-29T09:01:37.598-05:002011-11-29T09:01:37.598-05:00Aloha Shannon,
I can't ever stop reading your...Aloha Shannon,<br /><br />I can't ever stop reading your posts once I see a new one, and I *hope* they see the light of day in a big ass hardcover book with your name on the front.<br /><br />Mahalo for sharing...Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-946776946615289462011-11-29T08:47:08.508-05:002011-11-29T08:47:08.508-05:00I remember so well, so clearly, that home you shar...I remember so well, so clearly, that home you shared with Rick, and the car you drove, the pride in your face that you had done something real and adult.<br /><br />An amazing time in your life beautifully told, my dear dear Monkey.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />MGMonkey Gurlnoreply@blogger.com