For Mom, the 1st Writing Instructor
Ceil Feldman on her wedding day
A moment of clarity with my mom, to whom Bella is dedicated.
This short video was shot more than a year ago, yet still resonates for me, and I hope will for you as well.
The long-ago photo shows Ceil Feldman about to become Ceil Piacente.
Happy Mother’s Day, mom.
Jenny Milchman said,
Wrote on May 13, 2012 @ 11:25 pm
You honor your mother in truly meaningful ways, Steve.
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Steve Piacente Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Thanks, Jenny; this is my favorite “mom” quote. My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’ Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.”
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Caleb Pirtle said,
Wrote on May 14, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
And moms are the kindest editors we will ever have.
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Steve Piacente Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Well said and spot on, Caleb. Thanks for your comment.
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carolyn barranca said,
Wrote on May 14, 2012 @ 2:01 pm
I love stories about mom’s. When I was a young stay-at-home mom we had a book club called The Oak Drive Women’s Book Club and Elucidation Society. It was a breeding ground for forward-thinking women.
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Steve Piacente Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:42 am
You clearly were one of the top graduates, Carolyn! Thanks for your comment.
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