If Only
Adventure in alternate reality17 total reviews
Comment from equestrik
This writing is profound. Really nicely done and thanks for the humanity and the history of this event. The affect of these events could certainly be insurmountable yet people find a way to cope and push through and create/make sense of it all. Well done.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2020
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This writing is profound. Really nicely done and thanks for the humanity and the history of this event. The affect of these events could certainly be insurmountable yet people find a way to cope and push through and create/make sense of it all. Well done.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2020
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Thank you! I am humbled by your kind words. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Oops, the hero gone astray. We know the mantra blame it on PSTD, but what happen with a mind that when returned home has forgot who is the enemy? Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Oops, the hero gone astray. We know the mantra blame it on PSTD, but what happen with a mind that when returned home has forgot who is the enemy? Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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You are quick! Thanks for reading. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Lucy de Welles
It's those "what if's" that get you every time...And why did it happen THAT way???
This piece really packs some g's. Slung me back in my chair...whipped me around into that alternate reality. Makes me wonder if a re-do is actually possible. Would he want it? Maybe things went differently in a parallel reality...
Great work getting into Bill's mind.
Well done!
Lucy
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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It's those "what if's" that get you every time...And why did it happen THAT way???
This piece really packs some g's. Slung me back in my chair...whipped me around into that alternate reality. Makes me wonder if a re-do is actually possible. Would he want it? Maybe things went differently in a parallel reality...
Great work getting into Bill's mind.
Well done!
Lucy
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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You again! Always a pleasure. You jumped on this right away! Glad you were intrigued. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from BethShelby
Yes this story captivated everyone for a long time. It was horrible. I was serving on a Jury in Tennessee when the bombing took place. Our courthouse was locked down. I guess they thought every courthouse in America was doomed to be blown up. This is nicely written and could be a lot like how his father felt. You are right. It would have been better for everyone if he died a hero in Iraq.
I was just a matter of torturous time. (It was just a matter...)
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Yes this story captivated everyone for a long time. It was horrible. I was serving on a Jury in Tennessee when the bombing took place. Our courthouse was locked down. I guess they thought every courthouse in America was doomed to be blown up. This is nicely written and could be a lot like how his father felt. You are right. It would have been better for everyone if he died a hero in Iraq.
I was just a matter of torturous time. (It was just a matter...)
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Thanks Beth--the fix is in. Glad you liked this piece. My mind works in strange ways indeed--I got the idea wondering about the anguish suffered by the parent of a killer, and what more notorious example than this! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Fantastic! There is everything in a name; what an amusing, entertaining, innovative and fantasy bound narrative taletelling; feeling of a magician came into; pathetic thought in retrospection; there are five inexpressive sentences; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep posting. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Fantastic! There is everything in a name; what an amusing, entertaining, innovative and fantasy bound narrative taletelling; feeling of a magician came into; pathetic thought in retrospection; there are five inexpressive sentences; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep posting. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Such intriguing remarks: A magician--how cool! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked the piece. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from humpwhistle
An interesting piece, Elizabeth. I realize we've recently marked the anniversary of the bombing, but current events have dulled our memories, our outrage, and our sorrow over Oklahoma. Perhaps that's your point.
Perhaps you mean to shine a light on our collectively short memories.
Peace, Lee
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reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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An interesting piece, Elizabeth. I realize we've recently marked the anniversary of the bombing, but current events have dulled our memories, our outrage, and our sorrow over Oklahoma. Perhaps that's your point.
Perhaps you mean to shine a light on our collectively short memories.
Peace, Lee
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Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Hi Lee. Wish I could take credit for the apt reminder; alas, the timing of this release is coincidental. The anniversary date didn't even register until you mentioned it, I am ashamed to say. The reason I happen to have posted it now is that I've been entering my backlog of work into my portfolio and this chanced to be next up. I wrote this story about ten years ago, long after the events. In those days I binge-watched crime documentaries and often imagined how dreadful it would be to be the parent of a killer. Since McVeigh's crime was so monstrous, and given that much mention was made about his military service, I conjured this thought experiment. In retrospect, it would have been better for all had he died a martyr at the hands of Iraqui soldiers. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a very well written and thoughtful piece of writing. I was very interested in Timothy McVeigh until he was executed. Then I forgot about him until I read this writing.
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reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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This is a very well written and thoughtful piece of writing. I was very interested in Timothy McVeigh until he was executed. Then I forgot about him until I read this writing.
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Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thanks Rebecca. I wrote this story about ten years ago, long after the events. In those days I binge-watched crime documentaries and often imagined how dreadful it would be to be the parent of a killer. Since McVeigh's crime was so monstrous, and given that much mention was made about his military service, I conjured this thought experiment. In retrospect, it would have been better for all had he died a martyr at the hands of Iraqui soldiers. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
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Exactly as I thought!
