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PHOTO PROMPT © Robbie Cheadle
Genre: HIstorical Fiction
Word Count: 100
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“Oh, you can’t be serious, Margaret,” said Ethel. “He gave that monstrosity to a young child. It will give her nightmares. What’s wrong with a Teddy Bear?”
“Mortimer isn’t too keen on Teddy Bears. Too cliché.”
“Then he shouldn’t have one. But a stuffed chimpanzee for a one-year-old?”
Margaret smiled. Her husband had brought the stuffed monkey he’d named Jubilee a few days prior.
She led Ethel to her daughter’s room where Jane slept with her arm curled around the monkey. “See for yourself.”
To this day, ninety years later, Jane Goodall’s beloved Jubilee sits on her dresser in London.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
New information to start my day. Thank you for that, Rochelle
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Dear Violet,
And your lovely comment starts my day. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She’s one of my heroes. Thank you, Rochelle
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Dear Neil,
She is amazing. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Aww, I love this. What a woman!
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Dear Linda,
She is pretty amazing, isn’t she? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thank you so much for sharing your tale and the videos about this incredible lady. She can even speak Chimpanzee!
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Dear Keith,
It was my pleasure to share. Pretty amazing lady. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle. Long time, no speak! Fascinating lady – a lovely take on the prompt.
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Not sure why this is coming up as anonymous – it’s Clare Hempstead. I’ll try to figure out the technology. It’s been so long since I did this!
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Dear Clare,
It as been a bit. I love your icon photo. Not sure about this anonymous thing but I’m really glad you identified yourself. 😉 Thank you for your sweet comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well told, Rochelle. Jane Goodall is my hero. Why anyone can see this sweet stuffed chimpanzee as a monstrosity is beyond me.
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Dear Gabi,
I’m not sure what the issue was with the stuffed chimp. But when I found that little tidbit I just had to jump on it. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Every bit of this story brights my day. Had to grab the kleenex. Now tell me that isn’t synchronicity (the toy and the choice of being to study.)
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Dear Lisa,
Little Jane might not have realized the significance at the time but it seems her future was decided, wasn’t it? Glad you enjoyed my story. I certainly enjoyed Robbie’s photo. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, too true, with Little Jane and for the rest of us as well. You’re welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Rochelle,
I love this. And how can we all not love Jane? Wonderful little bit of her life you have shared.
Shalom and lots of healing love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
She’s pretty amazing. It was sweet to see her receive the presidential medal of honor this month.
I was thrilled to find that little factoid about Jubilee on Wikipedia. 😉 Of course I had to elaborate on it. Thank you.
Shalom and lotsa hugs,
Rochelle
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Oh how wonderful. She is definitely deserving.
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You never know what can influence a young life to a lifetime of success and happiness. She definitely changed the world. Good story.
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Dear Jan,
No, you never know. 😉 Thanks, m’luv
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My Nana had a stuffed monkey that I loved. It was made of real monkey fur sooo, not really a good thing but I didn’t know that! She gave it to me when I was a teenager. I had it for many years but it didn’t keep well. I also love the documentaries on Jane and her studies of chimpanzees. I think there’s something in her life’s work that every human should learn.
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Thank you for sharing, whoever you are.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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An inspirational woman, but I never heard about Jubilee and the inspiration he gave to her. Lovely!
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Dear Jen,
Jubilee was a happy find. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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If i believed in such things as living heroes/heroines, then Ms. Goodall would be one of my favorite. From the first time I saw her picture in Nat. Geo. and read the article, I followed every article thereafter. I dreamed of exploring the jungles… of making a positive difference in the wicked and demented world. She was/is/and will ever be an inspiration! ❤ Shalom, Bear!
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She is an inspiration. Thank you, Bear.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, I love this! Thank you for sharing this fun yet important part of this incredible woman’s past.
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Dear Brenda,
We all start as children. I love finding these nuggets. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i’d never heard of this wonderful woman before. thanks for sharing.
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Lovely story, Rochelle, and another interesting fact.
My son had a cuddly toy monkey that ge adored. It was a gift after he came home from hospital, at 7 days old. We still have monkey, he has retired now and waiting for the next generation to play with!
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Dear Fleur,
I had a stuffed monkey I slept with as a child. You can see him in my icon photo. I named him BoBo. He’s long gone. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Plaridel,
You know I’m always happy to share. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I find inspiration from people who can follow their dream and have the dedication to believe in themselves.
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So do I, James. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, talk about having your career path charted from an early age. That’s a wonderful story, Rochelle. It’s always a treat to read your historical pieces. Have a good week and stay warm!
-David
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Dear David,
Glad you enjoyed and took the time to say so. Staying warm and recovering from a nasty bout of the flu. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope you’re feeling better now. I was sick over Christmas and still have a cough from it. Those things never let go willingly.
-David
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Dear David,
It seems I’m finally over the flu and back in the pool. Just working on building stamina. Sorry you were sick over Christmas. Not a good time as if any time is a good time.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, this is amazing! Some things are meant to be and will find a way to come about. 🙂
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Dear Angela,
It does seem her path was chosen. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely bit of history to uplift us at a difficult time.
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Dear Patrick,
Glad you enjoyed and took the time to say so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful slice of history, dear Rochelle. Your beautiful story of baby Jane seamlessly segued to the great Jane Goodall. Lovely tale well told.
Shalom,
🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your sweet words re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Most and always welcome, dear Rochelle.
Your anecdotal stories are a wonderful slice of life!
Shalom,
🕊️
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You never know what’s going to spark a lifelong passion. My mom still has a chimpanzee plush from when she was a kid. I think its name is Chimpee. She’s never shown any inclination toward monkeys other than being a fan of Planet Of The Apes.
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Dear Nobbin,
I had a stuffed chimp, too. You can see it in my inLinkz icon. Can’t say it had any bearing on my future though. 😉 Thank you
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That looks a lot like my mom’s.
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Awwww a life long love. Great story. Such an inspiration
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Thank you, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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oh how awesome is that, 90 years later, her monkey still sits on her dresser! So sweet!
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Dear Carol Anne,
I loved the bit about the monkey on her dresser. Had to write it in. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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