LJ IDOL series 8. Week 24."In my wheelhouse"

[jacq22]

The Brooch.

“He’s looking for his penis, you know, he thinks he’s lost it”, Doris said.
“You shouldn’t say things like that Doris” I replied, but smiled.
Some of the surprising statements uttered by Doris made conversations with her interesting, if at times confusing.
I worked at the nursing home as a carer.   My craving for a life of luxury was

Comments

[similiesslip]

I hope those who care for my grandparents remember that they were people with hopes and dreams once upon a time.

I'm glad people like you worked with older people. They truly need someone who cares.

I miss my grandparents.

Thank you for sharing this story. Made me feel just a little closer to my grandma.

[jacq22]

I really did enjoy the job I had. The most important thing was listening to them, and as you said remembering they were active, loving, people who have lived extraordinary lives!

I am sad you miss your family, but shows they were loved.

[lachan]

Wonderfully written! It brought tears to my eyes.

[jacq22]

Thank you.

[lachan]

I am not familiar with LJ idol. Is it a competition? Can I vote for you somewhere?

[jacq22]

Please do!, when the voting appears click on 'vote here', the voting is usually Thursday. All stories have to be in by then. Would love you to vote. Its my first season, didn't know about it until recently am now in week 24. Its quite a challenge.

[lachan]

I could not find the stories or where to vote, if you could give a link, this would be great. :)

[jacq22]

Voting will happen after Monday night and before Thursday pm.

go to this. (below) to see and hopefully read stories as they come in,

http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/559264.html

I will give you another link when they start the voting.

[jacq22]

Thanks, I know you always spot the flaws, will have another look and try to rectify them.
I should get my husband to read for me, he was once described as the 'best nit picker' in the business. He read a book for someone and found 500 errors, although it had been read by others twice to eliminate them.

I am naughty, should do that next time, if there is one.

[jacq22]

Yes you would make a good pair! LOL. he was in advertising, an artist, but read a lot of copy.

[the_day_setup]

Best opening line ever.

This was really great. I think Doris and I would have gotten on well. And I'm sorry that it wasn't Faberge after all. Maybe.

[jacq22]

She was so special and I truly needed to honour her, as the times she lived through were not easy for women who did not conform! Good that you can identify.
The sad thing about the brooch, rules meant we never could accept gifts anyway! I was offered beautiful earrings but declined, too many possible problems. Thank you for comment.