Comments on: Hitchiking to Portland and Sleeping Under a Waxing Crescent Moon

By: Jane Koenen Bretl

Jane Koenen Bretl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:38:01 +0000

Darrelyn,
What a treat to catch up on your latest stories and read one gem after another. This story is so wonderfully crafted, I want 10 more chapters! Your grandmother’s spirit is surely smiling on you now.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:21 +0000

Darrelyn,

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. You are a beautiful writer…I feel as if I were experiencing it with you. Love love loved it!

By: Amber J Gardner

Amber J Gardner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:36:53 +0000

Hey Darrelyn! Sorry for the late response, my internet access is lacking.

Great story! It must have been so exhilarating to sleep out under the stars, without knowing where you will end up next.I think it’s so awesome that you had the guts to go out into the world like that. I’m also very glad you came through it intact. Sometimes I wonder if I should run away, but the idea terrifies me. But then I think about you and think it’s not totally impossible.

You’ve lived such an experienced life, I’m glad I know I can always count on you for advice.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:08:28 +0000

Darrelyn, I just stared breathing again-the more I learn about you the more in awe I an! Thank you you sharing your wonderful stories and thank grandmother Ara keeping an eye on you so we get to enjoy getting to know you.

By: Sally G

Sally G — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:52:32 +0000

May Ara rest in peace now. All of these visuals that you create with your recall of these small details make this a really charming read. I really loved it.

By: cynthia newberry martin

cynthia newberry martin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:04:13 +0000

I loved reading this little piece of your past, Darrelyn. Ara is a beautiful name. And the detail of no jacket–perfect.

By: David

David — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:15:58 +0000

I enjoyed your story and your gift for using details like the Keds sneakers to evoke a feeling of sharing the experience with you. The “deep sleep of youth”…that’s a wonderful description. I too would like to hear how the journey continued.
Best,
David

By: Dawn Herring

Dawn Herring — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:29:46 +0000

Darrelyn,
This was an awesome peek inside your teen life; wow, I felt like I was right there with you. What an awesome protective grandma you have. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of your story. LOVED IT! Thanks so much for sharing this with me.

Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance

By: Shane Draughon

Shane Draughon — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:24:17 +0000

Hey Beautiful! I know what it is like to be looked out for by a loved one who has passed on. Just last night my wife, Caroline, and I were laying in bed when we smelled sweet flowers. It only lasted an instant, but we knew our sweet Angel Avery came to visit us. It’s wonderful to know that we have a guardian angel looking after all of us. I love you and miss you guys. Sure miss the good ol’ days on the farm.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Shane Draughon

By: kat magendie

kat magendie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:55:07 +0000

Oh! No wonder you related to VK! *smiling*

And don’t we do some brave(stupid) things when we are young . . . If you put the danger aside, I love how we were once so fearless – nothing could stop what we wanted – there were no obstacles – we should live more like this now, shouldn’t we *smiling*

As always, a pleasure and a wonder to read your work, Darrelyn