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Recent Reviews for Helga Ross
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Tenderfoot Horse Trails of a Sometime Rider (Short Story) - 11/13/2007 11:16:57 AM
a wonderful write-i have been fortunate to share my life with horses-from my earliest moments i have been horse crazy and still at half a cetury old, am just as crazy about them
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 1/7/2006 1:56:08 PM
Wonderful write, Helga!
God bless,
Sandie.
Tenderfoot Horse Trails of a Sometime Rider (Short Story) - 10/20/2004 4:26:30 PM
This is one terrific story, Helga. One I can relate to with a touch of envy, though. I was on a run-away horse once -- many years agot; the only difference being, I never rode a horse again in my life. Your story kept my interest all the way. You made me feel your exitment, and at times your fear. It was quite an adventure and very well communicated to the reader. Glad I read this.
Carmen :-)
Tenderfoot Horse Trails of a Sometime Rider (Short Story) - 10/19/2004 8:37:50 AM
Helga,
WOW!! What an extremely well-written story - superb!!
Robert
Attraction: Olivia's Lost Evening (Short Story) - 5/17/2004 9:56:17 AM
Helga,
You can really spin a yarn! I was taken in by this almost lyrical tale. You pulled me into the setting, I felt their emotions. It wasn't romance, for romance sake. It was a love story. A bridge between the old and the new. Well done!
Carmen
Feeling Any Different Today? (Short Story) - 9/20/2003 5:54:23 AM
I find this write most interesting Helga. Feeling good during the day has become a luxury for me. Waking up feeling bad is for the birds. I love to wake up energized and when I don't I fight like hell to at least get my mind right, so my body maybe will follow. really enjoyed this. G
Tenderfoot Horse Trails of a Sometime Rider (Short Story) - 9/13/2003 3:08:11 PM
I loved this nostalgic piece. I felt I shared some of it with you!
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 8/3/2003 10:51:32 PM
I enjoyed this tremendously.
(Oh, and ditto to Grady's remarks...)
Tami
Feeling Any Different Today? (Short Story) - 7/27/2003 5:28:09 PM
Helg,
You sound fine to me - familiar - and wearing an attitude that should never be a burden. For what it's worth, we share the same morning rituals - except if you get up at 6:00AM, yours takes place three hours before mine.
Oh - here's a book you'll like. I met Charlie in San Francisco two weeks ago. He's a funny man!
Be well - stay happy.
http://www.listen-it-will-change-your-life.com/index.html
Feeling Any Different Today? (Short Story) - 7/26/2003 10:14:37 PM
Hi Helga.
Lovely paper. Makes me think...If that is a drawing of you next to the big coffee cup, then you do look a little different! Is this what you see in the mirror today? :)
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 7/26/2003 10:46:10 AM
your title is one of my philosophies exactly. This is exactly what I did. In made friends with myself in totality. Even the bad parts. I use the negative to help strengthen the positive. Anyway when a person knows his weaknesses he can better protect himself from harm. Anyone who ignores their weaknesses and negatives mignt end up being caught by surprise in life. Enjoyed this. GEM
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 5/25/2003 5:14:57 PM
Wonderful read!
Now we find out that the night Helga is not the day Helga!
Now we have TWO Helgas to love!
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 5/25/2003 2:28:25 PM
. . . so, it's 'bite a bug', 'buss a bat'? I always knew there was something else lurking there in that tidy personality - that orderly mind. You are always a joy to read . . .
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 5/25/2003 1:25:38 PM
interesting write, helga, and well done! (((HUGS))) and love, your texas friend, karen lynn. :)
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 5/25/2003 11:28:33 AM
Helga,
Welcome back! Hear my heart applauding!
Brilliant! And oh by the way, I had already read your last reworked post, I didnt want you to think I overlooked it or otherwise! Oh by the way Helga, shoot me old Richards number there ok?
Smart cookie Id say! Good friend too...
Peace,
Rodney
Make Friends With Yourself! (Short Story) - 5/25/2003 8:54:05 AM
Thank you for the insight into yourself!
Attraction: Olivia's Lost Evening (Short Story) - 4/9/2003 7:37:34 PM
Helga,
I must first confess to being simlpy awed, and utterly taken with you hypnotic signature style, I read this piece carefully, and must state, I think you are a grand writer and beyond, though this type read remains not my mainstay, I think you glittered in this piece! Oh please I beg, think not that I flatter, for I know not the word!
Im taken and enchanted! Perhaps it's time for a book Helga?
I would make the purchase, why you ask? Because I know you would be riding upon and within the words as well, and afterall, we all know well, that beauty begets beauty...
Rodney Evan Bohen
Attraction: Olivia's Lost Evening (Short Story) - 1/16/2003 3:07:32 PM
You steamy broad! (wink wink) Time for my cold shower.
Keep writing short stories, Helg! A bit of romance is good for the soul.
David is King in My Black Book (Article) - 11/2/2008 8:20:56 AM
I must say I agree lady well said!
Fallen Phoenix: Testament to the Lost Cherokee Nation (Article) - 6/6/2008 6:15:32 AM
Thank you, Helga, for writing this moving article. Periodically in my life I have gone back to read and study about my Cherokee ancestral roots, and it always brings me to this proverbial place where I stand or sit stunned and amazed at the sheer emotion that wells up within me. There is nothing to take that pain away from my ancestors, the horror they went through. Usually, my heart being as sad and weak as it is when I follow my roots, I cease even trying to learn more because it is too much for me to bear. Oh, how I hope that won't happen this time. Let's pray that I'll continue to search for truth about Cherokee history and my ancestors in particular. Peace to you. Laura.
Dreamscapes: Soul Mate Syndrome (Article) - 5/15/2007 6:10:19 AM
You are on the right track. Branden knows whereof he speaks BUT I believe it is being in the right place at the right time,much like a roll of dice.Yes it can be found AND lasting but first chance must by necessity enter into the picture.
DOUG LEJA
Civil War Trails: Lost in the Wilderness (Article) - 4/25/2007 1:01:55 PM
Beautifully phrased,conjuring up memories of my own trek over the same terrain not too many years ago.
The author's profound love for this area is immediately apparent and she wears it proudly on her sleeve,as it should be.I was hampered by rain and forced to drive The Wilderness,but the rest was on foot.A Magnificent and important place which MUST be preserved,unlike Gettysburg where KFC outlets impinge on the very borders of the very battlefield.At least,they had the good sense to tear down the garish observation tower,a real eyesore from any vantage point.Manassas has been threatened by real estate developments.
The Wilderness,God and man willing,should be always maintained as it was.Wonderful writing.
Passion's Playground: My Cinderella Complex (Article) - 12/19/2006 3:01:56 AM
A lot of interesting points and analogies.
I was thinking also about the story coming from basic psychological factors within the 'female' psyche - to do with dependency and interdependency with others within the family dynamic and how that relates to and becomes a metaphor for the experience of growing up to become an adult, which the story originally came out of.
As a child growing up there is always the dichotomy between the 2 different sides of the personality - on one hand being adored as a little princess being waited on hand and foot - and on the other - having to help the family and chip in doing the chores - with the fears of exploitation and unhappiness that this involves, yet the internal struggle of wanting to be a 'good' girl at the same time.
Both of these are desires which carry through also to adulthood, and can be seen within the psyche to give one a feeling of 'success' or 'failure' in one's life, as to how one relates to other people, and as eastern philosophy would describe, these can be seen as the ego measures how people treat us in our day to day lives, as we measure whether we are treated fairly, or whether we are exploited or rewarded in our interactions with others around us.
Are other people caring for, and appreciating our talents, or are we being exploited and abused, meaning that we need rescuing by someone who will recognise our beauty both outer first, and then within?
On one hand as women, we want to be worshipped, and for everything to be taken care of by 'others' mice/men/servants - yet on the other we also have to take responsibility for our own actions and those of others, and often women make enormous sacrifices out of love and a sense of duty, and doing the right thing.
It also reminds me of the 'dichotomy within christian (and other) traditions' of being a 'good girl' by being 'helpful' and 'working for the common good' - yet again with the fear of exploitation by the evil 'step-family' it manifests the negative side of the 'family' dynamic whether it is from the real family or even from 'society' as a whole, or the 'family networks and friends' and 'group dynamics' when we are at work - these all represent elements of exploitation of 'goodness' or 'self-scrifice' from within the individual for the 'social' good - but that 'goodness' can be exploited if others do not contribute equally themselves.
The rescue by the 'prince' is therefore seen as the reward for being a 'good girl' and not complaining, and therefore becoming 'wicked' oneself. It is a similar notion to that of 'Snow White'. In Snow White the female character is the innocent victim of the '(step) mother' vying for 'male' attention as the 'daughter/child' becomes sexually available. The power struggle between an emerging young adolescent female with her mother can go both ways. The young innocence of youth is the one glorified here, but 'self-sacrifice and victimhood' could also be a dangerous cocktail divorced from reality, whereby the 'victim' percieves herself as victim, not realising the 'damage' she is causing by 'demonising' the 'mother' in the process.
Another myth occured to me which also has parallels but from the male perspective. In Islam there is the idealisation of 'heaven being filled with caring kind beautiful women' to reward 'men' after their 'self-sacrifice' that is given for the sake of 'giving your life to God'. Even though Mohamed preached that the concept of paradise was unknown and that it was basicaly whatever you wanted it to be, as a reward for your troubles in the 'earthly' life - this seemed to be the standard 'fantasy' that has gripped the 'male' muslim world from those early times.
I know that the Cinderella myth creates problems, or provides 'context' for my own personal myths. I was brought up on one hand to 'provide and help for the family' whereas on the other - I was also brought up to expect to have a man to look after me.
I did meet my prince from another land.
and thinking about it, I did also leave my shoes last time I was there. I don't know if he found them though as yet!
Another element of my fantasy also involved a female version of the islamic fantasy which was to have lots of young men after me. But I currently just wish that is was the 'one' prince instead. So I am currently waiting for him to find my shoes.
:-)
Passion's Playground: My Cinderella Complex (Article) - 8/4/2006 6:35:23 AM
Dear Helga, I was Google-searching for information on the Mouse Cult, and walked into your mousetrap! And somehow the AD software picked up my friend Teri's name twice, once over my comment. It seems I am one of the few who know about the Mouse Cult. Please let me know more about the mouse-context of your Cinderella summary. Thanks! David
Passion's Playground: My Cinderella Complex (Article) - 6/5/2006 4:00:15 AM
Did you know that there is a book called "The Cinderella Complex"? It's very insightful and I've been recommending it to every woman I know. You'll be surprised how easily the author can describe you. It is out of print now, but you can find used copies of it at Amazon.com for only $0.01 and up, before shipping. I think you'd get a lot from it and help understand yourself much better. Great article here. Good work!
Heather
Happiness is Hard Work (Article) - 9/7/2005 3:58:35 AM
Joy also comes from doing that which one enjoys doing just as Beethoven was composing music. Choose a job that you love and you will never have to work a day on your life.
David is King in My Black Book (Article) - 9/25/2004 2:51:46 PM
Helga,
This is a "Goliath" of an article - you are very articulate in your writing ... Wonderful!!
Robert
Passion's Playground: My Cinderella Complex (Article) - 9/1/2004 12:32:14 PM
Quite captivating. I thought the analogy with your own childhood was very interesting. There are similarities in our upbringing -- uncanny.:-)
I also liked the parallel you drew with Hercules and Superman, and other tales of royal children.
In the case of Superman, he was placed, although found, but I think carefully placed to be found by parents who would give him a loving home. What's more, Superman's adoptive parents, raised him with the understanding that he was different, and not theirs, and that they would someday have to let him go. It is a story of unconditional love. While Cinderella, thought on the surface is the story of faith and triumph over evil, is really a story about child abuse and neglect. But I remember as a child, glamorizing her unhappy circumstances; rather dangerous concept for a child to have. The message I heard the loudest is that those who endure suffering will be rewarded.
This is a very interesting subject, indeed, and one that could generate greater discussion than this review section allows. Very well done. You write with strength and intelligence and purpose -- I like that about you.
Carmen :-)
Fixing Helga's Face (Article) - 5/12/2004 9:06:52 AM
I think you have done a wonderful job in developing this story purely through dialogue. It is not easy to do. But you've done it, and very, very well. Through the exchange of letters, it is easy to see the relationship shared between the two of you. I enjoyed the familiarity and freedom between you and Richard, your cyber-plastic surgeon.
I read it more than once, because I was captivated by the insinuation, perhaps not obvious on a first read, that there was a tremendous amount of trust between the two of you, an expentance of perfection on both your parts, and mutual admiration.
Call me crazy, (now the fiction writer comes out in me) but I have the idea that this story, could be the basis for a longer piece of work. Think about it.
Good work Helga!
Carmen :-)
Fallen Phoenix: Testament to the Lost Cherokee Nation (Article) - 5/3/2004 12:28:45 AM
A revelation.... I am reading "Trail of Tears, The Rise and Fall of The Cherokee Nation" by John Ehle. I am living a spiritual quest....
Embracing you with loving friendship!
Don't Just Sit There! (Article) - 4/21/2004 11:22:55 AM
Glad you pointed me in this direction, Helga. I will do better than think about it. Walking has been on my mind for a long time. Time I got off my duff! Thank you for writing such a clear, energetic, and comprehensive piece.
Carmen :-)
Fallen Phoenix: Testament to the Lost Cherokee Nation (Article) - 2/17/2004 6:20:28 AM
What a moving story. It's so painful and sad to feel the crime done to these people. No wonder so many turned to the bottle. What is life if any single promise is broken? Thank you for this article, Helga. Franz
Zachary: Feline Full of Self (Article) - 10/7/2003 2:01:14 PM
Helga, I just found this article, and I think it's beautifully written. And, I'm so sorry to hear you recently lost Zachary the Magnificent. May he live on in your heart - forever.
Going to the Dogs (Article) - 9/28/2003 3:26:21 PM
Helga, I just discovered this. Bravo! More folks should read this one.
Zachary: Feline Full of Self (Article) - 9/27/2003 2:59:12 PM
He sounds like he was a beautiful cat and a real character. I still have four cats, plus next doors cat Tosh, our oldest is Sammy Jo the matriarch, she is sixteen years old now and she is a real character too. I will miss her when it is her time to leave us. Jackie <> <
Zachary: Feline Full of Self (Article) - 9/16/2003 3:32:17 PM
what a beautiful tribute to zachary; he sure sounded like a fine animal! glad you were able to share a part of his world with us; this is truly a fine write! thoroughly enjoyed! ((((HUGS)))) and much love, your fellow cat lovin' friend in texas, karen lynn. ;D *purring contentedly*
Zachary: Feline Full of Self (Article) - 9/16/2003 3:31:31 PM
(((helga)))
i love this tribute to your kitty, he sounds like a kitty i'd love to have known.
(((HUGS))) and i'm sorry for your loss
love,
karla. :(
A Writer's Recycled Hopes (Article) - 8/15/2003 5:31:28 PM
enjoyed the read
glad to read your work again, happy to see you are posting here on AD
Don't Just Sit There! (Article) - 8/11/2003 6:42:02 AM
Just a second - I'll get my cane . . .
Well said, Helg! "We each go our own way, take a different path," but look at us. We be truckin' on!
If this don't get 'em off their butts - what will?
Don't Just Sit There! (Article) - 8/6/2003 7:42:53 PM
Energetic paper! Helga is walking me through this health thing. I was very moved to get out of my chair as Helga took me along, step by step with her lively style. I can imagine myself marching toward the door, and walking myself into a new stage of fitness and body awareness. Watch out world, here I come!
Going to the Dogs (Article) - 7/31/2003 11:13:34 AM
I like what you are doing. Pity nobody else cares.
Zachary: Feline Full of Self (Article) - 7/31/2003 11:10:47 AM
I am the Oysterman. I came here to read what you wrote. I am proud of you that you took the time to write this. Thank you.
Katharine Hepburn: An Absolutely Tender Violet of a Woman (Article) - 7/23/2003 9:31:10 PM
No review, no comment other than Kathryn Hepburn is a good role model for attitudes of women.
To Helga Ross-- Is this book available from you and for a personalized autograph? Josephine
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 7/26/2009 6:07:28 AM
A sad testament to what surving has come to. My dear father never believed in credit...if he couldn't pay for it with cash, he didn't need it. I'm thinking he had the right idea. Good job Helga.
Anna
A Dryad's Daydream, Essence of Oak (Poetry) - 12/26/2008 11:22:22 PM
Hello Helga. I read your poem,"A Dryad's Daydream,Essence of Oak" A most beautiful work! The imagery brings one into the forest. I answer you...the tree knows. Well done. You are a real Poet. Please feel free to visit my site,here in the "Den".
Channel Surfing with the Cat (Poetry) - 12/10/2008 7:09:55 AM
A lovely Poem Hekga!
Yes, only God's creatures will make the cat's tail twitch.
From an experienced pet lover of cats.
John Michael Domino
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/30/2008 5:36:07 AM
I like how you express yourself in this poem in terms of the way the economy is today.I enjoy reading it,take care
Edwin
A Dryad's Daydream, Essence of Oak (Poetry) - 11/30/2008 5:34:19 AM
An excellent poem,I enjoy reading it,take care
Edwin
A Dryad's Daydream, Essence of Oak (Poetry) - 11/29/2008 8:50:54 PM
poignant words--much to consider-i enjoyed this.
A Dryad's Daydream, Essence of Oak (Poetry) - 11/29/2008 3:14:06 PM
I am sure there will be trees in heaven for us to admire and sit under as the angels play their harps and sing us songs of God's praise. We sure were on the same page today.
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/29/2008 2:59:12 PM
I have enjoyed the reading of "A Loser's Lament". Striking, stimulating and instructive poetic excellence.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
A Dryad's Daydream, Essence of Oak (Poetry) - 11/29/2008 2:30:16 PM
An ontological bio-spiritual ponderings on the Nature harmony and human fraternity... "What of (My) Existence, Essence of Oak?" is delivering a torch of wisdom. A poetic bouquet of rare orchids diffusing the scent of awareness.
I salute You, Poet.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Midlife Meander (Poetry) - 11/26/2008 4:41:19 AM
An intersting poem. I was in England for 3yrs. They (the knights)were very short way back then but wow were they protected!
Cheerio!
JMD
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/24/2008 8:03:48 AM
Very well said and makes quite a statement of our times.
fee
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/23/2008 8:09:16 PM
For sure it is going to be a rocky road ahead, but how it will all pan out it yet to be written...
Be always safe,
Karen
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/23/2008 7:36:06 PM
Thanks! You speak for many of us.
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/23/2008 6:26:22 PM
And Until You Do Sleep In Your Car(If You Still Have 1) Tell Me About It...
Credit Illuminating Write...
TRASK
A Loser's Lament (Poetry) - 11/23/2008 11:47:47 AM
well expressed poem for our time!
Pansies (Poetry) - 8/15/2008 10:52:05 AM
Always a pleasure Helga
Rodney
I Love You, God (Poetry) - 8/6/2008 5:42:25 AM
Well done! Praise THE LORD! He speaks to us directly - all we need is to connect the telepone line & hook up.
God be with you!
Pansies (Poetry) - 6/26/2008 9:34:12 AM
Symbolically powerful; thank you, Helga. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Horse Crazy (Petrarchan Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/27/2008 10:23:35 AM
Hi Helga, I read your poem "Horse Crazy(Petrarchan Sonnet). Well worded homage to one of my favourite animals, the horse. Please feel free to check out my sites at either, www.freewebs.com/kendoo or here in the "Den"
Hillary... (Poetry) - 5/18/2008 4:38:00 PM
Woman! More machismo's the last thing we need. yes we sure gots enough of that! Bless You! Jasmin Horst
Hillary... (Poetry) - 5/18/2008 3:02:47 PM
I'm not sure of your position, but it is clear that while she may be bright and dedicated, experienced and committed, Hillary lacks the humor and charisma to lead the people through the trials to come. I won't mind a woman president when one comes along. Women can lead, too. Hillary just comes from the wrong side of the dynasty. We've had that. The only time it worked was with the Roosevelts.
Ron
Hillary... (Poetry) - 5/18/2008 6:06:37 AM
Hillary is a strong talented woman. Had she stood proud at the beginning and muzzled Bill and reigned in the Kitchen Sink negativity, she would be leading the Democratic Party. At first she refused to debate among US as this Royal apparent, now we cannot have her shut up dividing US more in mostly racial and gender lines. I am sorry, this is not what a true leader does.
Hillary, as a Presidential candidate you are not a woman, white, or any other factor, but a Democrat, who must have unbiased views in unity. Yes, Hillary, you may be a future President, but "We the people" must hug you without negativity first.
Very good piece! Sorry about the rant. It is good to write things that others can open up with. Bless you with a fine day of singing verse.
April Imprint (Poetry) - 4/21/2008 7:18:22 PM
Awww, how sweet and innocent this is....
Be always safe,
Karen
April Imprint (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 7:57:20 PM
a lovely write
April Imprint (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 3:21:35 PM
Very nice indeed, a yearning of desire captured in a summer's eve. Well done.
Fee
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