Passion in the Seventies

[similiesslip]

He bounds down the stairs, moving quickly, to unlock the door for me.  I admire his movements, not out of lust but with hope. When I am 74 years old, I want to live and move like Dr. Elmore.

I'm taking four classes this semester. Two of them are online classes from old Doc Elmore.  Now, I say old because he is (I think) the oldest professor at my

Comments

[baxaphobia]

Oh how wonderful! I'm one of those weird people who love Shakespeare. Don't hate me! Grin

[similiesslip]

I admire you. I feel I "ought" to love him as a future English teacher. I'm not sure I'm in love but I definitely am building an appreciation for Shakespeare that I did not have before this class. Finally!

[muchtooarrogant]

This was a fabulous story. Great teachers are just that, great. I loved the way you described your professor, his love for life and joy at living leapt off the page.

One critique, you spelled betrayal as betrayl throughout your piece.

I hope this helps, and great job!

Dan

[similiesslip]

Man, thanks for letting me know. Sorry, I didn't spell check. I'm having a really busy week.

I'm glad you could imagine Doc Elmore. He is truly an amazing teacher. I'm just happy I have the opportunity to learn from him!

[alien_infinity]

I loved the ending line!

[similiesslip]

Thanks for letting me know. I hadn't thought of ending it that way but it seemed to fit:)

[similiesslip]

I mean, when I started writing it, I hadn't thought of ending it that way. But sometimes ideas come along as I go.

[similiesslip]

Sometimes I think the characters in some old romance tales just need to get a life and move on...

I guess love makes fools of us all.

Thanks for commenting!

[imafarmgirl]

This was a fantastic entry as usual. Grins.

I haven't studied much shakespeare except for Romio and Julliett and I remember that being boring as hell. I'm glad you have developed a fondness for it. I wish I could find enjoyment in old writings like that.

[similiesslip]

Thanks for your kind words:)

I'm not sure I could understand Shakespeare on my own but the way Doc Elmore takes it step by step, it finally seems less random and makes more sense for me.

I do still enjoy more modern fiction and memoirs especially these days:)