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No where to go ...36 total reviews
Comment from c_lucas
Too many quick rich schemes and outlandish bonuses for the upper echelon. This is very well written with a smoothf low of words, making for an easy read.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Too many quick rich schemes and outlandish bonuses for the upper echelon. This is very well written with a smoothf low of words, making for an easy read.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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OH How right you are...ponzi's one and all. Thank you Charley. I agree with your note.! Susan
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You're welcome, Susan. Charlie
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Susan,
What makes this story even more sad than your words is the fact that it is true. My heart goes out to this poor man who has lost everything...again. When I was working at the hospital I interviewed so many homeless people and it was heart breaking. More good writing here....blessings, chey
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Hi Susan,
What makes this story even more sad than your words is the fact that it is true. My heart goes out to this poor man who has lost everything...again. When I was working at the hospital I interviewed so many homeless people and it was heart breaking. More good writing here....blessings, chey
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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HI Chey! I know...it's sort of invisible here...but there are people around who are homeless. I have been and it's a nightmare...You are an angel in that you were there helping them. Blessings to you my friend...xoxo, Susan
Comment from AlvinTEthington
This is a poignant picture of a scene I see here, in the richest town in the richest state in the richest country in the world. The homeless problem in Los Angeles is devastating to anyone with an ounce of compassion. You portray well the hopelessness and helplessness of those who once had it all and now have lost everything. A good verbal picture. The idea of some alone, even with only himself, is telling.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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This is a poignant picture of a scene I see here, in the richest town in the richest state in the richest country in the world. The homeless problem in Los Angeles is devastating to anyone with an ounce of compassion. You portray well the hopelessness and helplessness of those who once had it all and now have lost everything. A good verbal picture. The idea of some alone, even with only himself, is telling.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi Alvin! Thank you!! And yes, your town is so huge...almost like a country unto itself. What can we do?? I just get so upset. SO angry. Well, thanks again. I am honored with your time for this my friend.. Susan
Comment from Kate Walker
Hi Susan,
I'm back home again after two months in New Zealand. My apartment got flooded while I was away, so things are a bit of a mess. But there's always a reason for these things, some gift from the universe.
I can well imagine that many people in the US are struggling to see any bright side to life at that moment. Your piece 'Alone' captures that perfectly, but in the end your character is determined not to be beaten by the frowns of fate, and that's the best ending there can be. Triumph isn't what counts. Not giving up is what counts.
As usual this piece is written in your peerless prose. You have a gift for phrasing images: 'clouds built grey walls'. And a gift for phrasing your character's thoughts: 'his life had disappeared again' and 'his mind stalled with dismay'.
Never stop writing.
Kate
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi Susan,
I'm back home again after two months in New Zealand. My apartment got flooded while I was away, so things are a bit of a mess. But there's always a reason for these things, some gift from the universe.
I can well imagine that many people in the US are struggling to see any bright side to life at that moment. Your piece 'Alone' captures that perfectly, but in the end your character is determined not to be beaten by the frowns of fate, and that's the best ending there can be. Triumph isn't what counts. Not giving up is what counts.
As usual this piece is written in your peerless prose. You have a gift for phrasing images: 'clouds built grey walls'. And a gift for phrasing your character's thoughts: 'his life had disappeared again' and 'his mind stalled with dismay'.
Never stop writing.
Kate
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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HI Kate!! SO glad to hear from you! I love what you say here...so true!! "Not giving up"...I need to remember that in my own life. Thank you again Kate and I look forward to your next great story! And I hope your apartment will be clean and home again! Let me know how you are?? Hugs, Susan
Comment from Narvik
Hey Susan, you combined hope and despair very well here. A good look at the human spirit when things are very tough. I could really visualize this guy. There are many of them out there, and I admire the ones who keep on trying. Nice, inspirational story.
~ CJ
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hey Susan, you combined hope and despair very well here. A good look at the human spirit when things are very tough. I could really visualize this guy. There are many of them out there, and I admire the ones who keep on trying. Nice, inspirational story.
~ CJ
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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HI there! Thank you so much CJ!! What a joy to hear from you. I'm tickled you found this worthwhile. NO one past age 60 should be homeless or have to go back to work after retiring. Not fair...just my opinion! Thanks again my friend...Susan
Comment from reconciled
Isn't it sickening? I watched a "Michael Moore" documentary about health care in America, I was so pissed off for months afterward. Since I married my wife, and started dealing with doctors and hospitals I found real quick that Dr. Welby went home.I don't understand my country anymore.I don't who's driving the bus or what direction their going, and I'm not sure anyone else does either.Great read my friend as always-michael.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Isn't it sickening? I watched a "Michael Moore" documentary about health care in America, I was so pissed off for months afterward. Since I married my wife, and started dealing with doctors and hospitals I found real quick that Dr. Welby went home.I don't understand my country anymore.I don't who's driving the bus or what direction their going, and I'm not sure anyone else does either.Great read my friend as always-michael.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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HI MIchael! Yes, more than sickening...infuriating. I won't start, you know how I feel. Thank you for this great note...and extra star too. MUCH appreciated my friend. Susan
Comment from Spitfire
Flash non-fiction would be more to the truth. Wonder how many people a day lose their jobs? In a few brilliant strokes of your pen you have captured the loss and despair of millions who have no choice but to rebuild from scratch.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Flash non-fiction would be more to the truth. Wonder how many people a day lose their jobs? In a few brilliant strokes of your pen you have captured the loss and despair of millions who have no choice but to rebuild from scratch.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2012
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Hi Shari! I know. I thought of that after hitting send. But could not resist that photo. PERFECT inspiration. There's just too much disparity now. Too big a gap...and the upper few just get more greedy by the minute...Super Pacs, their bottom line, their line of credit at Tiffany's. It's enuff to make one puke. I'm sorry. I get so upset...but thank you for this review. Love hearing your thoughts! xoxo, Susan
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this heartfelt poem about the plight of americans today. my brother in law is having surgery again and they're worried about him being laid off==he's just six months from retirement.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this heartfelt poem about the plight of americans today. my brother in law is having surgery again and they're worried about him being laid off==he's just six months from retirement.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Oh no!! They are wanting to not have to pay him. Oh I hope he makes it Pam. My brother retired a few years ago, after his employer tried to take his retirement away from him. I wish I could say who it was...thanks for reading this Sweet...love, Susan
Comment from JW
This is a well written story and it is very realistic. The situation described is not only real for many, but with the recent reduction of unemployment benefits - is bound to become the new reality for additional thousands. JW
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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This is a well written story and it is very realistic. The situation described is not only real for many, but with the recent reduction of unemployment benefits - is bound to become the new reality for additional thousands. JW
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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This is exactly what I was thinking about...and a friend who is of retirement age and must go back to work...not right. Thank you Jonathon...How I wish things would get better...Susan
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You're certainly not the only one. :-) JW
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
what a sad, sad state of affairs..
and it rings true.. I've never
seen so many homeless and out-of-work
people as I've seen in America... the
so-called land of milk and honey.
or was it more now, for a McDonald's happy meal[.](?)
he knew it would come(-)more rain .. or..
he knew more rain was to come
dreaming of his family[.](,) [W](w)ho'd given up on him. - this needs to be a run-on sentence, Susan.
Such a sorrowful tale.
Margaret
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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what a sad, sad state of affairs..
and it rings true.. I've never
seen so many homeless and out-of-work
people as I've seen in America... the
so-called land of milk and honey.
or was it more now, for a McDonald's happy meal[.](?)
he knew it would come(-)more rain .. or..
he knew more rain was to come
dreaming of his family[.](,) [W](w)ho'd given up on him. - this needs to be a run-on sentence, Susan.
Such a sorrowful tale.
Margaret
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Hi Margaret! Thank you!! Great help and I redid some of this already, based on suggestions...and may add to it later...I love flash. But always get conflicting reviews about how it's to be done...hugs for this kind and helpful review my friend...xoxo, Susan
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I'm no good at flash fiction.. have far too much to say. M xx
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I know, my friend...this is why I can't keep up with you...I am going to buy your book tho. I promise. Your work is magic. x. Susan
