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Never pass up family opportunities...never.33 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
This poignant flash fiction tale brought to mind the recordings of telephone calls made to loved ones, friends and family members during those fateful airline hijackings of 9/11.
Unless you've actually been plunged into such a horrific situation and experienced it first-hand, no one can say for sure just exactly what those poor passengers who lost their lives could have done to retake the plane and overcome the terrorists. But the calls they made were heartbreaking.
Great writing, Yvette.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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This poignant flash fiction tale brought to mind the recordings of telephone calls made to loved ones, friends and family members during those fateful airline hijackings of 9/11.
Unless you've actually been plunged into such a horrific situation and experienced it first-hand, no one can say for sure just exactly what those poor passengers who lost their lives could have done to retake the plane and overcome the terrorists. But the calls they made were heartbreaking.
Great writing, Yvette.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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I heard about those, now that you mention it, Dean -- thanx for the poignant reminder. And thanx for stopping in for the review -- this Flash happened, I think, since there's just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
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You're very welcome, Yvette.
You do the same.
~Dean
Comment from aryr
Good luck in the Flash Fiction contest Yvette. I really enjoyed reading this and it was so comfortable to do so. I do so agree with the last line, it was indeed good of the angel to wait. Very well done. Great job.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Good luck in the Flash Fiction contest Yvette. I really enjoyed reading this and it was so comfortable to do so. I do so agree with the last line, it was indeed good of the angel to wait. Very well done. Great job.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Thanx for stopping in, Alie -- just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
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You are most welcome Yvette, always a pleasure.
Comment from Loren .
Well done. Poignant in its message, for sure. Like all good stories, it causes one to stop and think. No one, I assume, likes to think any moment might be their last. But, if we considered this truthfully, then we would most certainly be more aware of how important the fleeting moments and how we act within each one. Best of luck in the contest! Loren AKA James
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Well done. Poignant in its message, for sure. Like all good stories, it causes one to stop and think. No one, I assume, likes to think any moment might be their last. But, if we considered this truthfully, then we would most certainly be more aware of how important the fleeting moments and how we act within each one. Best of luck in the contest! Loren AKA James
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Good afternoon! ;) First, I'm so glad you put that 'aka' thing in there....you know, when your name first 'reappeared', my brain automatically just called you 'Loren'...then, very shortly thereafter, I read where you signed your name as 'James' and I felt just AWFUL for calling you the wrong name! :) ;) So, at least I'm not going crazy .... at least in that particular issue - LOL! :) :) Do you have a preference? Just let me know...
Now....thank you so much, sir for the review! :) ;) There's just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from F. Wehr3
Really nice work on this flash fiction piece, Yvette. I double checked the word count and it looks good. I think this one will be a contender. Good luck!
Take care,
Russell
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Really nice work on this flash fiction piece, Yvette. I double checked the word count and it looks good. I think this one will be a contender. Good luck!
Take care,
Russell
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Thanx for stopping in, Russell -- just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from Bill Pinder
Great entry for the flash fiction contest. That is a great story where I could feel the emotion in it. Excellent idea based on a timeless truth that we should all live by. The world would be a so much better place if families lived this way.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Great entry for the flash fiction contest. That is a great story where I could feel the emotion in it. Excellent idea based on a timeless truth that we should all live by. The world would be a so much better place if families lived this way.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Oh goodness, Bill -- those stars are lovely, sir!! :) :) THANK YOU!! ;) This on is the result of a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from coffeeandink
Leaving on a jet plane, is the song. However, possibly, a National Guard, as the ending, was left unsaid, I met one, he told my first husband to leave. It was the Cheyenne tornado of '79. Wherever she went, she brought light, so say, God be with us.I enjoyed your story.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Leaving on a jet plane, is the song. However, possibly, a National Guard, as the ending, was left unsaid, I met one, he told my first husband to leave. It was the Cheyenne tornado of '79. Wherever she went, she brought light, so say, God be with us.I enjoyed your story.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Enlightening comments this morning, CoffeeAndInk -- so glad you stopped in! :) :) Got a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from patcelaw
None of us ever knows when will be the last time for you to say good-bye to those we love, so make each day a time of showing then your love.
Patricia
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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None of us ever knows when will be the last time for you to say good-bye to those we love, so make each day a time of showing then your love.
Patricia
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Thanx for stopping in, Patricia -- just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from Sugarray77
Hello, Yvette. This is a very good short story and a perfect entry for the Flash Fiction contest. I did not expect the dramatic ending and can appreciate the point of never missing opportunities. Well done and good luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Hello, Yvette. This is a very good short story and a perfect entry for the Flash Fiction contest. I did not expect the dramatic ending and can appreciate the point of never missing opportunities. Well done and good luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Thanx for stopping in, Melissa -- just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This is a nice piece. It's well written and has a subject matter which many find appealing. The only slight negative was the patient bit. You use it 3 times here - twice for the angel and once for the husband. It might be an idea to find an alternative for one of them.
All the best
G
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Hi there,
This is a nice piece. It's well written and has a subject matter which many find appealing. The only slight negative was the patient bit. You use it 3 times here - twice for the angel and once for the husband. It might be an idea to find an alternative for one of them.
All the best
G
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Thank you for the review, G - much appreciated. Yvette
Comment from Debra White
Tip me over the edge, why don't you! (I'll leave you my last 6 before I plummet!)
Yvette, this was just something else... I can't even describe how much this piece moved me. In the blink of an eye, everything can change.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Tip me over the edge, why don't you! (I'll leave you my last 6 before I plummet!)
Yvette, this was just something else... I can't even describe how much this piece moved me. In the blink of an eye, everything can change.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2019
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Oh, Debra -- you really just brought some sunshine into my morning, ma'am - those stars are wonderful! :) Guess I've just a lot going on lately that makes one take a look at the 'the little things in the big picture'... :) ;) Take care and have a wonderful weekend! :) Yvette
