Again
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Comment from forestport12
Nice touch here with the solitary word, "again." Like how this short story had a nice arc and delivered a powerful message. And as always, I love how you personify the clouds as bruised or find a way to make nature a living entity in some original way. Stan
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2012
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Nice touch here with the solitary word, "again." Like how this short story had a nice arc and delivered a powerful message. And as always, I love how you personify the clouds as bruised or find a way to make nature a living entity in some original way. Stan
Comment Written 23-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2012
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Thank you very much! I very much appreciate this great review! :)
Comment from uniqueauthor
This is a well written story, and so fitting for a time such as this. How many thousand of the homeless, had a home, a job, a family, and food on the table in 2005?
How many who live in New Orleans determined to build again, even after their govenment abandoned them?
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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This is a well written story, and so fitting for a time such as this. How many thousand of the homeless, had a home, a job, a family, and food on the table in 2005?
How many who live in New Orleans determined to build again, even after their govenment abandoned them?
Comment Written 22-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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HI! Thank you for reading this, and taking a minute to send me a welcome and fun note. I appreciate! Always a pleasure to hear from you!! :o) Susan
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hello dear Susan
This is a rather engaging and sad short piece because it is so stark. I am grateful that I have been able even with my infirmities to take care of myself. I married into a family that loves me. My own pretty much has died off and those that are left are distant even though they live within 100 miles of me.
It's OK. It was my choice in 1967 when I got out of the military to strike out on my own and build an empire. The empire rose and then collapsed. I came back to Utah with my tail between my legs determined to go back to the love of my life and after 26 years ask her to marry me. Damned if she did, and I'm glad or I'd probably be living in a box under the freeway
Bear
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Hello dear Susan
This is a rather engaging and sad short piece because it is so stark. I am grateful that I have been able even with my infirmities to take care of myself. I married into a family that loves me. My own pretty much has died off and those that are left are distant even though they live within 100 miles of me.
It's OK. It was my choice in 1967 when I got out of the military to strike out on my own and build an empire. The empire rose and then collapsed. I came back to Utah with my tail between my legs determined to go back to the love of my life and after 26 years ask her to marry me. Damned if she did, and I'm glad or I'd probably be living in a box under the freeway
Bear
Comment Written 22-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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HI Bear!~ Have you thought of writing a book of your life?? I think it would be highly successful and very interesting. You should consider? Thanks for a truly wonderful note...I'm very glad you are okay now. It's hard to live and know just which move to make each day. Blessings!! Susan
Comment from FlamingSpade
Good grief. You just read my post about my life. I was very rich and I really am now poor. Struggling and just coming off food stamps...I live in housing with help. Life is not always funny. It is also cruel.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Good grief. You just read my post about my life. I was very rich and I really am now poor. Struggling and just coming off food stamps...I live in housing with help. Life is not always funny. It is also cruel.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Hi Ginger! I feel terrible. ? I am so sorry. I'm not rich, but have been worse that's for sure. I wish I could help you. You're right, life is cruel. I've been homeless too. And not all that long ago. Long story. I send you hugs and all the best Ginger. Susan
Comment from Bellringer
Susan, excellent commentary-story that uses the character as a symbol for what's happening to many Americans today. Consequently, the specific causes of this man's undoing are not necessary, as the reader should be able to fill in the blanks. What was especially tragic here was the break-up of the family for it is in times of deep troubles and distress that families, communities, and an entire nation need to work together. You know what they say about a house divided. Blessings, Hector
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Susan, excellent commentary-story that uses the character as a symbol for what's happening to many Americans today. Consequently, the specific causes of this man's undoing are not necessary, as the reader should be able to fill in the blanks. What was especially tragic here was the break-up of the family for it is in times of deep troubles and distress that families, communities, and an entire nation need to work together. You know what they say about a house divided. Blessings, Hector
Comment Written 22-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Oh yes. I know this all too well. I've been homeless, have a house divided, and am just going nuts over the politics. It's all so unnecessary. But, that's life. Thank you for a lovely review! Susan
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You're welcome, Susan. Blessings, Hector
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Excellent topic,Susan. Short, but definitely gives the reader the sad feeling of not wanting to be alone and homeless. How are you feeling-any better? Love ya, Debbie
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Excellent topic,Susan. Short, but definitely gives the reader the sad feeling of not wanting to be alone and homeless. How are you feeling-any better? Love ya, Debbie
Comment Written 21-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2012
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Hi there!! Thank you for this note of kind wishes and I send you some as well...thank you again. I am sorry for another late reply. Tiredly! :o) Susan
Comment from Ted T
Hi Susan :)
I have to give you a "Sixer" for the fine writing. However the piece is so depressing. The picture just makes it so. I guess this is your style. It seems so, you've written pieces like this so many times, I wonder how really sad you must be in your heart.
There is a ray of hope in the story, but it's faint. It reminds me of the movie "Iron Weed" with Jack Nickleson and Merill Streep, so shadowed, heavy and sad.
I can't fault the writing though.
Ted
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi Susan :)
I have to give you a "Sixer" for the fine writing. However the piece is so depressing. The picture just makes it so. I guess this is your style. It seems so, you've written pieces like this so many times, I wonder how really sad you must be in your heart.
There is a ray of hope in the story, but it's faint. It reminds me of the movie "Iron Weed" with Jack Nickleson and Merill Streep, so shadowed, heavy and sad.
I can't fault the writing though.
Ted
Comment Written 21-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi again Ted! I'll have to watch this show? I love both these actors, and enjoy movies a lot too. Thank you for these extra stars. What a joy to please you my friend. :o) Susan
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Hi Susan :)
The only place I know to get "Ironweed" is through Netflix. It's based on William Kennedy's Novel. Kennedy took a course with novelist Saul Bellow, who said of Kennedy's early work, "He could take material from skid row and write about these people as [if they were as] fully human as anyone else. The people he wrote about didn't know they had become pariahs. He wrote about them from the inside. . . I was moved by the characters, by their naive but human frailties."
Ted
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I want to see it...and will find it somehow. I believe the upper class (across the world) think that poor and even us middle class are pariah. I have been in stores, and encountered VERY wealthy. They look at me/us? like we are subhuman. I am not jealous of wealth if it causes that. Thanks again Ted...it's nice to hear from you!! Susan
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I understand what you're saying. I've worked with some very wealthy people who were just the greatest in every way.
Ted
Comment from Espresso momma
This reminds me of the Great Depression days. Many of men walked the tracks and did what ever they could to make fifty cents. Greece is now going through this. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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This reminds me of the Great Depression days. Many of men walked the tracks and did what ever they could to make fifty cents. Greece is now going through this. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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HI Roberta...it did me too! I feel we are heading back to that sort of thing too. I know Greece is having an awful time. NOT good. And I blame the U.S. for most of the world's woes. I don't know. The whole world's a mess. Thank YOU! HUG! Susan
Comment from cthompson4
This has a sad, but true message written very well. I often wonder what happens to people who work all their life and then can't retire and have to start all over again. Thanks for reminding us there are people who have to start over, but are brave enough to do it.
I didn't notice any spelling errors either. Good job, Charlene
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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This has a sad, but true message written very well. I often wonder what happens to people who work all their life and then can't retire and have to start all over again. Thanks for reminding us there are people who have to start over, but are brave enough to do it.
I didn't notice any spelling errors either. Good job, Charlene
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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HI Charlene! Thank you!! It's so true...so many elderly folk's have to work...and it's just wrong. I hate seeing it. I'm very grateful you enjoyed this...Susan
Comment from BethShelby
Every day, I see people on street corners begging. I wonder what their story might be and whether or not there was a time they had plenty. The man in your story is determined to try again. I think many have just given up and will try to stay alive on whatever they can get from others. It is sad. Nice flash fiction. We need to pay attention to what is happening all around us.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Every day, I see people on street corners begging. I wonder what their story might be and whether or not there was a time they had plenty. The man in your story is determined to try again. I think many have just given up and will try to stay alive on whatever they can get from others. It is sad. Nice flash fiction. We need to pay attention to what is happening all around us.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi Beth! You must live near a big city too. Lafayette isn't huge, but we do have problems here. It's wrong what's going on...I get so upset...take care Beth and save save save! HUG! Susan
