tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post8938718965384254193..comments2024-03-28T07:30:54.930+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Dawns darker already ...Sandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-10318340192849859612017-07-28T05:18:08.944+01:002017-07-28T05:18:08.944+01:00Simply lovely - as ever.Simply lovely - as ever.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-67803996382087936512017-07-28T00:19:32.147+01:002017-07-28T00:19:32.147+01:00An enjoyable little didy, or a shanty for the doc...An enjoyable little didy, or a shanty for the doctors. I was able to picture this very easily while reading it. Nicely done.Jeffrey Yoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533858278887271123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-18178540357876854182017-07-27T23:40:00.273+01:002017-07-27T23:40:00.273+01:00Natasha, Rosebud, and I say "Thanks!" I&...Natasha, Rosebud, and I say "Thanks!" I'm quite good at forgetting the days of the week, so these are mostly written on Thursdays right after dinner as my 7pm is your midnight.<br /><br /><b>The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #87<br />Shiver-y Timbers</b><br /><br />I managed to get that stubborn hatch battened just before the sky opened. I got drenched on my way inside, of Rosie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081720470707818925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-26246831859861548452017-07-27T05:12:22.311+01:002017-07-27T05:12:22.311+01:00Thank you all - your kind comments much appreciate...Thank you all - your kind comments much appreciated.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-45191731280625831002017-07-27T00:19:25.724+01:002017-07-27T00:19:25.724+01:00I find Aleks totally charming and disarming. I see...I find Aleks totally charming and disarming. I see him as something of an Artful Dodger or Gavroche from "Les Miserables" or a combination of both. And yet, he is a unique character for all that. You have created something of a little heartbreaker there, Sandra.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-6311957208114941792017-07-27T00:16:04.840+01:002017-07-27T00:16:04.840+01:00As always, the observations of the "Mad Itali...As always, the observations of the "Mad Italian" are on point and current. I loved the comment on "This is how wars begin." Now, how true is that? Absolute wisdom of the ages here.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-9461775355237332802017-07-27T00:12:03.992+01:002017-07-27T00:12:03.992+01:00Indeed, yes! One of your best to date. This oozed ...Indeed, yes! One of your best to date. This oozed with creativity and the use of tagless dialogue was totally inspired.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-66050248430144914422017-07-27T00:10:46.155+01:002017-07-27T00:10:46.155+01:00Unfortunately, this particular installment relied ...Unfortunately, this particular installment relied rather heavily on what had previously transpired, so I'm not surprised that it left many feeling baffled. Truth to be told, I had more than a bit of a struggle in melding this week's prompts. Nothing really seemed to fit very well. Still...onward and upward!Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-67666428147174445592017-07-27T00:08:15.790+01:002017-07-27T00:08:15.790+01:00Once = one. Sorry 'bout that.Once = one. Sorry 'bout that.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-5856756392328917942017-07-27T00:07:52.770+01:002017-07-27T00:07:52.770+01:00To incorporate the comments of both Antonia and Jo...To incorporate the comments of both Antonia and John into once concise observation, this is both strange and intriguing. These installments are coming along nicely.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-39492165296461366932017-07-27T00:06:08.804+01:002017-07-27T00:06:08.804+01:00Even after having read this more than once, I'...Even after having read this more than once, I'm unable to pinpoint my exact feelings. There seems to be a number of interpretations...none of them particularly pleasant. However, what I do know is a powerful piece of writing when I see it. Some beautiful turns of phrase as well.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-17467456596882019742017-07-27T00:03:18.354+01:002017-07-27T00:03:18.354+01:00Like John, I have trouble in pigeon-holing this pi...Like John, I have trouble in pigeon-holing this piece under the canopy of a particular genre...and therein lies its brilliance. I think the notion of mouths moving and yet no sound being able to be heard is the most vivid image here. My mother once had an unsettling dream that she was in peril and calling my name. Although I was within distance, I was unable to hear her cries for help. She found Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-79477670438890049752017-07-26T23:59:50.541+01:002017-07-26T23:59:50.541+01:00Loved this concept of leaving words unsaid, while ...Loved this concept of leaving words unsaid, while still conveying much. You are so the expert at this type of thing, if I may say so. As enjoyable as ever. Your interactions are always a joy to read. You have such a grasp of human nature.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-22722068042293240222017-07-26T23:56:50.806+01:002017-07-26T23:56:50.806+01:00A very enjoyable little tale of someone's at t...A very enjoyable little tale of someone's at their wit's end and then finding a very creative way out. Love the smile at the end. Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-43879711762711418472017-07-26T23:36:56.842+01:002017-07-26T23:36:56.842+01:00As in real life a no is sometimes the best answer....As in real life a no is sometimes the best answer. Loved your use of hobgoblin.Jeffrey Yoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533858278887271123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-42714194893862892682017-07-26T23:34:40.487+01:002017-07-26T23:34:40.487+01:00Interesting that to him politics hasn't change...Interesting that to him politics hasn't changed. Excellent prompt use.Jeffrey Yoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533858278887271123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-3799041600127466212017-07-26T16:02:20.200+01:002017-07-26T16:02:20.200+01:00I'd be curious to hear how he feels about the ...I'd be curious to hear how he feels about the American president. I'm sure he'd have a choice word or two. His Brexit comments are very astute. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-7433838867323827202017-07-26T15:57:01.958+01:002017-07-26T15:57:01.958+01:00I'm quite sure I wouldn't enjoy being one ...I'm quite sure I wouldn't enjoy being one of the boarders listening to Welsh hymn singers, regardless of the honey drenched tenors, but it was certainly entertaining to read about it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-73956523114707514372017-07-26T15:48:02.146+01:002017-07-26T15:48:02.146+01:00Characters discussing readers and writers... very ...Characters discussing readers and writers... very clever. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-7190517016034926412017-07-26T15:42:58.964+01:002017-07-26T15:42:58.964+01:00One of these days, I'm going to your site to r...One of these days, I'm going to your site to read earlier versions of this. It would be a worthwhile endeavor, I'm sure. I keep forgetting who's who. Really great piece. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-19773082093016372182017-07-26T15:36:53.438+01:002017-07-26T15:36:53.438+01:00I think the guards know more than they say. If no ...I think the guards know more than they say. If no thief passed them by, it could be taken either way. Intriguing story with lots going on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-71517289404808256232017-07-26T15:26:14.351+01:002017-07-26T15:26:14.351+01:00Bring a photographer, and oh yeah, bring the polic...Bring a photographer, and oh yeah, bring the police as well. Great imagery. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-34288698271451337982017-07-26T15:22:18.123+01:002017-07-26T15:22:18.123+01:00You're definitely the 'queen of the dash&#...You're definitely the 'queen of the dash' when used in dialog to create the space needed for people talking over each other. I enjoyed this a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-63082012081949097092017-07-26T15:16:01.340+01:002017-07-26T15:16:01.340+01:00Really compelling, Patricia. I shudder to think ab...Really compelling, Patricia. I shudder to think about what solace Father Tobias is dispensing. Your writing is very beautiful if I may say so. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492430672400432213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-24756084030029218772017-07-26T04:20:09.488+01:002017-07-26T04:20:09.488+01:00I'd love to say it was intentional and I'm...I'd love to say it was intentional and I'm glad it has provided a chuckle or two, and that sometimes laughter is the best medicine.Jeffrey Yoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533858278887271123noreply@blogger.com