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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Word Count: 100
THERE IS LOVE
The organist played Paul Stookey’s “Wedding Song.”
Denise strolled toward Grant holding her father’s arm. Her round face shone. Grant’s heart raced. Why would such a beautiful woman choose him?
His best man Bart elbowed him. “Here comes the wide-track bride.”
“If you think so little of her, why’d you set us up?”
“She’s my sister. I felt sorry for her.”
Grant remembered how nervous he’d been until their fateful blind date when her periwinkle eyes and infectious laughter put him at ease.
He elbowed Bart. “Make one more wisecrack about my lovely wife and you’ll be my toothless brother-in-law.”
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If you’ve never heard it, here’s your chance to hear Paul Stookey singing his Wedding Song
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I detected a sort of true to life impression in this story, with the usual banter between relatives. Good story.
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Dear James,
I’m a firm believer that there’s someone for everyone. 😉 As always, beauty truly is in the eyes of the beholder. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A follow-on from your previous story? It certainly could be
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It most definitely is, Neil. And there just might be another one before it’s all over. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I read them in the wrong order but figured it out. It does sound like the banter of siblings and friends – even if Denise was thin and gorgeous, Bart would say the same and Grant would answer him the same… Great song.
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Dear Trent,
It’s my hope that each of these stories stands alone. 😉 Brothers can be snarky, can’t they? Love that song, too. Just had to post it. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That song was a very big deal when I was getting married, and in many weddings I attended. Good memories.
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Dear Linda,
It is such a great song, isn’t it? When I got married in 1971, it hadn’t been written yet. I love watching Paul Stookey’s face as he sings. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Really? My memory is getting old 🙂 I could have sworn it was popular when I married in ’69, but clearly I’ve got my wires crossed 🙂
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Actually, I was a little off in my calculations. I looked it up and it came out the year I was married. I thought it came out later than that. Apparently, I just wasn’t aware of it in 1971.
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This delectable slice of life story had wit, banter, and joi de vivre in equal proportions. Loved this, Rochelle.
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Dear Neel,
Such a lovely comment/compliment. For that I send many thanks. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good for Grant. Every husband and wife should feel such love.
Nicely written.
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Dear Phyllis,
Grant’s a prize, that’s for certain. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Blind dates don’t always end so well 😀
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Or like our friends, Ray and Vicky a blind date can lead to a marriage that lasts 53 years. 😉 Thank you, Colline.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That is many years together. Kudos to them.
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Sadly, Vicky passed away the end of June. They were still hopelessly in love.
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I think that love will always bloom if the chemistry is right… and I also think that in the end the wisecrack jokes will be a great family bond.
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Dear Björn,
Love is definitely in bloom here. And Grant will defend his bride. Bart better watch his step I think. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s nice to catch up with Denise and Grant three weeks later. I guess that first date went really well.
My mom loves Peter, Paul, & Mary.
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Dear Nobbin,
I think it might’ve been a little longer than three weeks. 😉 But, the date definitely went well. I’m still a Peter, Paul and Mary fan myself. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The three weeks was a joke on the rapid succession of stories where in a total of 200 words they met and got married. It certainly felt like a whirlwind romance.
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Ah (slaps her own forehead) I can’t believe I missed the joke. 😉 Although some courtships…never mind. 😀 Thank you again.
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such a perfect song .Hope they have a really nice time together
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Dear Larry,
That song was sung at so many weddings. I still love it. I think they will have a nice time in a happily ever after way. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s taken Straight out of the New Testament Shalom
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Wherever two or more you are gathered in HIs name there is love. Yes, I know this. ❤
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Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder and I hope Bart learns that soon!
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Dear Jade,
As you know by now, Bart does have a lesson pending. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beauty is indeed, in the eye of the beholder. The new Brother-in-Law needs to become toothless. Lol. Great story…and part 2.
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Dear Jan,
Bart isn’t much on finesse, is he? 😉 Tha-ank yew. 😀
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Now there is a man in love. Great follow up.
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Dear Jo,
Grant is definitely in love. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good for Grant!
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Dear Sascha,
Grant will make a good husband. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Perfect part 2 and yes, it does stand alone.
Methinks Bart best leave his sister comments to when his newly minted brother-in-law is not in the vicinity…
Shalom and lotsa love!
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I agree, Bart best watch his tongue around Grant if he wants to keep the straight white teeth around it. 😉 To Grant, Denise is a beauty queen. Grant’s what we call in Yiddish, a mensch. Thank you, my friend.
Shalom and lotsa hugs,
Rochelle
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Grant is definitely a mensch!
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Three variations on a theme – but all well done. A couple of years ago, there was a pop song titled, “She loves me for me.” 😯 Are Generation X, Y, and Z so self-involved that they have to sing about doing what’s only right?
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Dear Archon,
Singers sing what sells. 😉 Thank you for sticking around for all three stories and leaving such a nice comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awesome! She’s so lucky to have such a standup guy by her side!
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Dear Anurag,
Denise is a lucky bride. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Now that’s a wonderful groom! Cute Rochelle!
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He is a wonderful groom, Nan. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’d forgotten about that song! If I ever get married again….maybe not!
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Dear Keith,
It is a lovely song. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A great part 2. You know, in part 1 Bart was, well, not nice but I put it down to sibling teasing. Here he outs himself as a real jerk. Great writing.
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Dear Gabi,
He really does out himself, doesn’t he? His epiphany is coming. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Amazing second part.. She is one lucky girl….
Visit my blog too…just started it… Please support and encourage
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Dear Manya,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story. I will visit your site soon. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Gorgeous continuation. They truly are in love. Loving this.
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Dear Laurie,
I don’t know what got into me this week but I just felt the need to continue on. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A lovely continuance to your first story, Rochelle. Well done. I’m glad there’s a movement against body shaming at present. It was long overdue. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
I agree. Too many kids grow up loathing themselves because society tells them they’re too fat, too freckled, or too whatever. Thank you for a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good for Grant – I hope Bart learned his lesson.
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Dear Liz,
Grant’s definitely a keeper. And Bart does have his epiphany coming. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Part 2! Brilliant!
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