LJ Idol Week 12: The Sincerest Form of Flattery

Feb 04, 2011 10:56

We all want to be someone else at one time or another. Let's face it: we idolize other people. In the US, it's a full time job for some people. We are always checking out the lives of celebrities and national heroes. It seems there is always someone to emulate. Sure, we are happy being ourselves (at least some of us are), yet there is a small piece ( Read more... )

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chewychicle February 4 2011, 16:20:18 UTC
this was lovely to read. as a fellow latino, i have the utmost admiration and respect for the cuban people and what they have been through. it's great to hear that your grandparent's story is a happy one despite the difficulties they've faced. :)

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awriterswindow February 6 2011, 09:03:46 UTC
Thanks so much! It is an incredibly difficult history, but my grandparents have made so much of their lives in spite of that.

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basric February 4 2011, 17:26:46 UTC
A gorgeous tribute to two special people in your life,You are luck to have such role models. Told with obvious love. SO VERY WELL DONE. beautifully written

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awriterswindow February 6 2011, 09:04:28 UTC
Thanks so much. My grandparents are my heroes, truly. I really wanted to be able to write about them, and this was the perfect opportunity. Thanks for reading!

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shadowwolf13 February 5 2011, 00:32:05 UTC
Aw!! So lovely! Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful story. :)

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awriterswindow February 6 2011, 09:04:51 UTC
Thanks so much! :) And thank you for reading.

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solstice_singer February 5 2011, 01:05:51 UTC
This was a lovely post. Your grandparents sound like really unique, inspirational people.

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awriterswindow February 6 2011, 09:05:19 UTC
Thank you. :) They really are amazing.

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ecosopher February 5 2011, 13:50:42 UTC
I love hearing stories like this; I can only imagine how proud you were when your grandfather told you your relationship reminded him of theirs.

This was a lovely homage to them and their commitment.

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awriterswindow February 6 2011, 09:05:50 UTC
Thanks so much. My grandparents are such amazing people...one can only hope to have a love like theirs.

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