Just Doing His Job
An Abe Lincoln story13 total reviews
Comment from Chris Davies
I loved this! It give real insight into what makes a man of character. That extra something that pushes them to do the right thing when others are content to wait. Great job!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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I loved this! It give real insight into what makes a man of character. That extra something that pushes them to do the right thing when others are content to wait. Great job!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Lincoln has long been my favorite president, and I truly enjoyed writing this story Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Kate Bell
Very well done. The picture with it is just right. The piece kept my interest. I could see Mr. Lincoln trudging along. I wish you well in the contest. You have a way with words, for sure.
Kate
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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Very well done. The picture with it is just right. The piece kept my interest. I could see Mr. Lincoln trudging along. I wish you well in the contest. You have a way with words, for sure.
Kate
Comment Written 10-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018
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I really enjoyed writing this story about Lincoln. Some elements were fiction (e.g.--the blizzard Christmas Eve), but the rest was all factual. Thank you for sharing, Kate, and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from lyenochka
I never knew that Abe Lincold was ever a postmaster! What an amazing man. I wondered if putting the letters in his hat would be a good idea when walking in a blizzard. Wouldn't a pocket be better? Great storytelling.
One suggestion:
"At first he " (At first, he)
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I never knew that Abe Lincold was ever a postmaster! What an amazing man. I wondered if putting the letters in his hat would be a good idea when walking in a blizzard. Wouldn't a pocket be better? Great storytelling.
One suggestion:
"At first he " (At first, he)
Comment Written 04-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I truly appreciate your taking the time to find and read ?Just Doing His Job.? Much of what I?ve read does confirm Abe carried letters in his hat. I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Rod
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a nice story of what Abe may have done and from past behavior probably would do. I like the way you've described him, his humbleness and willingness to help. Congratulations on winning the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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This is a nice story of what Abe may have done and from past behavior probably would do. I like the way you've described him, his humbleness and willingness to help. Congratulations on winning the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 28-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
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Yes, what Abe MIGHT have done. The more I read about him the more I admire him. Many thanks, Marilyn, for sharing my story. Rod
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I think he was a very good man all the way around. Marilyn
Comment from LIJ Red
I am not sure what I think of his performance as president, and his obsession with retaining his power and the cotton money, and letting men rot in Andersonville when the south was ready to exchange prisoners and had nothing to feed their own soldiers, much less prisoners...many anecdotes make me think he was a good guy ruined by politics...power corrupting...well written(of course, the winner)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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I am not sure what I think of his performance as president, and his obsession with retaining his power and the cotton money, and letting men rot in Andersonville when the south was ready to exchange prisoners and had nothing to feed their own soldiers, much less prisoners...many anecdotes make me think he was a good guy ruined by politics...power corrupting...well written(of course, the winner)
Comment Written 27-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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? A good guy ruined by politics? is a great way of describing him, especially in the last months of the Civil War. I am so pleased you took the time to read ?Just Doing His Job? and truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from sueseagull
Very nice entry for the contest. You were able to tell a heartwarming story of consideration and strength in very few words . Good use of imagery portraying the storms effect on old Abe. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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Very nice entry for the contest. You were able to tell a heartwarming story of consideration and strength in very few words . Good use of imagery portraying the storms effect on old Abe. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for your kind praise of ?Just Doing His Job.? Rod
Comment from Kelly Grim
Great story! I enjoyed the dialogue... I enjoyed the description of his walking through the snow and his large hands, and the disappearing footprints... love that this fictional story is based on facts about a real person... nicely done!
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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Great story! I enjoyed the dialogue... I enjoyed the description of his walking through the snow and his large hands, and the disappearing footprints... love that this fictional story is based on facts about a real person... nicely done!
Comment Written 26-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2018
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Thank you so much for your kind praise of ?Just Doing His Job, ? Kelly, and for sponsoring this contest. Rod
Comment from victor 66
I don't know of a president that had more stories, more rumors and more sayings attributed to him than Abraham Lincoln. My favorite is, " A person is about as happy as they decide to be". Good story and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018
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I don't know of a president that had more stories, more rumors and more sayings attributed to him than Abraham Lincoln. My favorite is, " A person is about as happy as they decide to be". Good story and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018
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I am delighted you enjoyed THIS story, victor. Many thanks for sharing.
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You are most welcome, Mystery Writer.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Writer,
This was a surprise. I did not realize that Abe had ever owned a store - that part was really interesting to me. Learned something new!
But, I wasn't at all surprised to hear that he would do something generous and kind like this. nice story. Good luck!
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018
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Dear Mystery Writer,
This was a surprise. I did not realize that Abe had ever owned a store - that part was really interesting to me. Learned something new!
But, I wasn't at all surprised to hear that he would do something generous and kind like this. nice story. Good luck!
Comment Written 26-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018
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So pleased I could surprise and entertain you, robin. Thanks for sharing.
Comment from judiverse
What a great story, and there are so many wonderful Lincoln stories. I've been reading some mystery series about him. This sounds like something Abe Lincoln would do--go out in a blizzard to deliver special letters on Christmas Eve. It was a good thing he knew his way around, as the blizzard made it impossible to see. Great story, and you did a wonderful job telling it. Best of luck in the Flash Fiction contest. judi
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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What a great story, and there are so many wonderful Lincoln stories. I've been reading some mystery series about him. This sounds like something Abe Lincoln would do--go out in a blizzard to deliver special letters on Christmas Eve. It was a good thing he knew his way around, as the blizzard made it impossible to see. Great story, and you did a wonderful job telling it. Best of luck in the Flash Fiction contest. judi
Comment Written 25-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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I am delighted and very flattered you enjoyed my Lincoln yarn, judi. Many thanks for your high praise and those six bright stars.
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I certainly did enjoy. Best of luck in the contest. judi
