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Jennifer Jones's avatar

This is so beautifully written Lori. Your descriptive narrative gives me a very vivid picture of the life of a circus performer. I love your description of the women of the circus. Looking forward to Part 2.

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Lori Olson White's avatar

Thank you, Jennifer. As I mentioned elsewhere, this was a tough story to write. Not a ton of original source on Blanche and her family, but, more so, her life was unconventional and the many challenges faced daunting. But, I kept coming back to her resilience, and wanting to show that. I hope I have done her story good service. Thanks!

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Neil Sagebiel's avatar

What a wonderful narrative. It’s as if you were there, covering the circus, and also these two young performers who became a couple. Married at 15! So young and also worldly (at least in terms of travel).

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Lori Olson White's avatar

Thanks, Neil. It’s a little more challenging project to research but I think it comes together pretty well over the four parts 😉

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

What fun, and yes, I love this closing update and the idea of an online chat… perhaps one per series? Be careful that it not draw from comments. I’m not sure exactly how to do that but I’m confident you’ll find the path. 🥰

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Lori Olson White's avatar

Yeah I'm not sure exactly how to do it either, but I do like the idea, and I like YOUR idea of having one after each series as sort of a wrap up - thanks!

What I don't want is another roundup post, which would be easy to fall into and which others are doing much better than I would haha. It's a WIP and I'll fumble my way for awhile, which is another great thing about Substack!

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

Yeah, I get it. I’m always amazed at your skill at building a monthlong queue of work. Masterful. I’m rushing to get posts ready more than a day in advance.

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Lori Olson White's avatar

You're doing great, and you are keeping A LOT more balls in the air than I am!

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

Can’t wait for the next installment!

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Stephanie Hueseman's avatar

Beautiful and fascinating narrative! Look forward to more!

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