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(Spring 2006)
... Foremost, I love your magazine, Groundwaters, more with each
issue! It is upbeat and positive. 'Farming Escapades' was the
funniest! Deborah Burton has a way with words! I really enjoy
reading of her experiences on the farm. The variety of writers in the
area I find inspiring. No matter the different writing styles, the wide
subject matters, the communal thread if writing connects each of
us...
~ Patricia Banks Gill
Cheshire, OR
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(Spring 2007)
... Your great magazine, Groundwaters, is a gift to the community,
to the world. Every issue shows me how many gifted writers there
are in this area. I'm especially awed at how young and talented - like
Kate Fisher. As a community in the world, I am, we are, better
individuals, for having you in our lives. Thank you.
~ Patricia Banks Gill
Cheshire, OR
_________________
(Summer 2008)
Dear Judy,
I love this whole issue of Groundwaters! I don't know where to begin
to comment - but you know me, I'll just go at it...
“The Apricot Tree” - what a moving story and so well written.
“Children Have No Choice” - from tears to smiles to prayer in one
poem - so touched me.
Sonny's “A Matter of Choice” was/is wonderful.
I can see so much in both your and Sonny's writing - a constant
message of healing, of coming together and your pointing of
different ways to look at people. The whole thrust of your lives
seems to be caring for other people in words and most probably
your actions - Groundwaters being one example.
Pat Broome's “Roads Taken” I thoroughly enjoyed - her writing is
done so well - so thought-out and complete. I look forward to
reading more of her life.
Pat Edwards' “Tribute to Tom Page” was great! I knew nothing of
him personally before and feel he has finally received some
recognition for his years of faithfulness at the News. Thank
Groundwaters for that!
“The Gift” was so sweet and when I read about the writer, I was
stunned to read of her husband's death. Now, that was a gift, to
write "as if"...
“Two Teachers Wore a Dozen Hats” - one can't imagine wearing all
the hats they did - wow! It's hard to believe we expected so much of
teachers - how versatile and creative one would have had to be, but
also how fulfilling - I'd love to read the book - so please keep us
posted.
“The Flour Sack” - can't wait till my mom reads this - she's often
talked about how versatile it was, but I didn't dream - I loved it!
“Camp Adair” - it staggers the imagination of how many unsung
heroes there are. I love Sonny's tributes.
What can I say about Jennifer Chambers? Is there anything she
can't write about? What a gifted writer. I can see her writing books,
writing for television, movies. She will go far.
When Shekinah, my daughter (now almost 5) saw the picture of you
as a girl in your cowgirl hat - said, "That's me!" I had to explain other
girls had cowgirl hats too. But it's amazing how similar one can look
in some costumes and similar hairstyles and as children.
As I said, love, love, this issue of Groundwaters! Think it was the
best so far.
~ Pat Gill
Cheshire, OR
_________________
(Fall 2010)
The Spring issue of Groundwaters is simply wonderful.
The new masthead and logo are so soothing and capture the
feeling of the magazine.
Pat, I so enjoyed your article, “The Sweet Sauce of Labor.” I too
grew up picking my summers away – what fond memories I have of
shared laughter, ice cold pump water, the sweet taste of
strawberries and green-stained fingers from picking those endless
rows of green beans!
As was your story, “Lambs” (by Gene Conrad) was so well written
and enjoyable to read.
The poetry this issue was superb. Each one gave me something to
ponder, to smile, to nod and to think...
“When to Play and When to Rest? That is the Question” (by Paula
Krug Keys) – a wonderful meditation in simply reading. .. and,
something to take with you mentally and attempt to practice. I speak
for myself.
“The Gorgeous Hussy; In Memory of Dorothy Jean” by Patrice
Broome... what a lovely tribute!
Each story, poem, contribution, deserves an encouraging comment
– so interesting, enlightening, encouraging, comforting.
Thank you for keeping Groundwaters, this oh so unique and vibrant
influence, alive.
Blessings
Pat Gill
Cheshire, Oregon
_________________
... Foremost, I love your magazine, Groundwaters, more with each
issue! It is upbeat and positive. 'Farming Escapades' was the
funniest! Deborah Burton has a way with words! I really enjoy
reading of her experiences on the farm. The variety of writers in the
area I find inspiring. No matter the different writing styles, the wide
subject matters, the communal thread if writing connects each of
us...
~ Patricia Banks Gill
Cheshire, OR
_________________
(Spring 2007)
... Your great magazine, Groundwaters, is a gift to the community,
to the world. Every issue shows me how many gifted writers there
are in this area. I'm especially awed at how young and talented - like
Kate Fisher. As a community in the world, I am, we are, better
individuals, for having you in our lives. Thank you.
~ Patricia Banks Gill
Cheshire, OR
_________________
(Summer 2008)
Dear Judy,
I love this whole issue of Groundwaters! I don't know where to begin
to comment - but you know me, I'll just go at it...
“The Apricot Tree” - what a moving story and so well written.
“Children Have No Choice” - from tears to smiles to prayer in one
poem - so touched me.
Sonny's “A Matter of Choice” was/is wonderful.
I can see so much in both your and Sonny's writing - a constant
message of healing, of coming together and your pointing of
different ways to look at people. The whole thrust of your lives
seems to be caring for other people in words and most probably
your actions - Groundwaters being one example.
Pat Broome's “Roads Taken” I thoroughly enjoyed - her writing is
done so well - so thought-out and complete. I look forward to
reading more of her life.
Pat Edwards' “Tribute to Tom Page” was great! I knew nothing of
him personally before and feel he has finally received some
recognition for his years of faithfulness at the News. Thank
Groundwaters for that!
“The Gift” was so sweet and when I read about the writer, I was
stunned to read of her husband's death. Now, that was a gift, to
write "as if"...
“Two Teachers Wore a Dozen Hats” - one can't imagine wearing all
the hats they did - wow! It's hard to believe we expected so much of
teachers - how versatile and creative one would have had to be, but
also how fulfilling - I'd love to read the book - so please keep us
posted.
“The Flour Sack” - can't wait till my mom reads this - she's often
talked about how versatile it was, but I didn't dream - I loved it!
“Camp Adair” - it staggers the imagination of how many unsung
heroes there are. I love Sonny's tributes.
What can I say about Jennifer Chambers? Is there anything she
can't write about? What a gifted writer. I can see her writing books,
writing for television, movies. She will go far.
When Shekinah, my daughter (now almost 5) saw the picture of you
as a girl in your cowgirl hat - said, "That's me!" I had to explain other
girls had cowgirl hats too. But it's amazing how similar one can look
in some costumes and similar hairstyles and as children.
As I said, love, love, this issue of Groundwaters! Think it was the
best so far.
~ Pat Gill
Cheshire, OR
_________________
(Fall 2010)
The Spring issue of Groundwaters is simply wonderful.
The new masthead and logo are so soothing and capture the
feeling of the magazine.
Pat, I so enjoyed your article, “The Sweet Sauce of Labor.” I too
grew up picking my summers away – what fond memories I have of
shared laughter, ice cold pump water, the sweet taste of
strawberries and green-stained fingers from picking those endless
rows of green beans!
As was your story, “Lambs” (by Gene Conrad) was so well written
and enjoyable to read.
The poetry this issue was superb. Each one gave me something to
ponder, to smile, to nod and to think...
“When to Play and When to Rest? That is the Question” (by Paula
Krug Keys) – a wonderful meditation in simply reading. .. and,
something to take with you mentally and attempt to practice. I speak
for myself.
“The Gorgeous Hussy; In Memory of Dorothy Jean” by Patrice
Broome... what a lovely tribute!
Each story, poem, contribution, deserves an encouraging comment
– so interesting, enlightening, encouraging, comforting.
Thank you for keeping Groundwaters, this oh so unique and vibrant
influence, alive.
Blessings
Pat Gill
Cheshire, Oregon
_________________