tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.comments2019-01-28T06:41:47.359-05:00WrasselingsCindy Marschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-59312539811083673242015-04-07T16:15:30.452-04:002015-04-07T16:15:30.452-04:00I like this a lot. :) Especially the lines "...I like this a lot. :) Especially the lines "Unshells her wings" and "die into the earth".<br /><br />Happy Easter!<br /><br />~MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086743550768648176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-75357924630530878972013-06-16T21:40:31.085-04:002013-06-16T21:40:31.085-04:00I think you did a great job! I posted a link on a ...I think you did a great job! I posted a link on a GKC Facebook page.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-5696603489735023452013-04-10T16:51:36.585-04:002013-04-10T16:51:36.585-04:00Comments from the original: 18
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waiti...Comments from the original: 18 <br /><br />comments:<br /> waitingforaname said...<br />Cute story. Reminds me a little of that song in which a man puts a personal ad in the paper and his wife responds... "If you like pina coladas..."<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 6:31 PM <br /> janet said...<br />Love your description of him and you made good use of the place names. I think this is the best thing you've done for the Fictioneers so far.<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 7:10 PM <br /> Mari Wells said...<br />Wonderful story.<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 8:31 PM <br /> Anonymous said...<br />Hi Cindy,<br />Really liked the way you put this together, and put them together for a twisty ending. Ron<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 8:44 PM <br /> Cindy Marsch said...<br />Waiting, I thought of that song, too, and that's the first thing my husband mentioned. Hope it's not TOO derivative, you know? :-)<br /><br />Thanks, Janet! I wouldn't have chosen this as my favorite of what I've done here, but it's good to know it's yours. I'll think that over . . .<br /><br />Thanks, Mari and Ron!<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 8:54 PM <br /> Shirley said...<br />Great minds think alike. Nice story.<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 9:28 PM <br /> rich said...<br />celebration, florida? i'm curious what you know about it because i have been thinking of moving there. it's a special place.<br />November 29, 2012 at 10:04 PM <br /> Boomie Bol said...<br />Nice<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 10:56 PM <br /> Lora said...<br />From Mediocre, Pennsylvania to Celebration, Florida. Hey, I would hop on that Harley in a heartbeat. Nice twist at the end. Maybe more "bored" couples should take that journey. Nice work.<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 10:56 PM <br /> Silently Heard said...<br />Enjoyed reading.<br /><br />November 29, 2012 at 11:53 PM <br /> Managua Gunn said...<br />Very clever!<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 1:54 AM <br /> Sandra Crook said...<br />Really liked this - lovely thought.<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 3:24 AM <br /> worksbyclaire said...<br />I loved the description 'the doughy missus', but felt sorry for the 'disappointing son' even though he didn't really feature. Nice story.<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 3:34 AM <br /> Brudberg said...<br />Really good description of the guy. I enjoyed reading a lot.<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM <br /> JOSEPH (ZISI) E. LERNER said...<br />very well written, shows lots of flair and style. here's mine: <br />http://www.wideninggyrus.com<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 6:19 PM <br /> Cindy Marsch said...<br />Thanks, everybody. Rich, I just know I've heard of Celebration, but I've spent some time in the Kissimmee area since my grandfather was the town doctor in St. Cloud in the 1960s, and I spent happy days there at Lake Impossible-to-Remember-or-Spell. We took the kids about ten years ago, and it was very different from the 1970s, when Disney first opened and my grandmother used to take my sister and me to lunch at the Polynesian Hotel. She'd drop us off at River Country to spend the morning there, she'd drive to the hotel and people-watch, then we'd ride the train over to the hotel and have lunch with her. Did that two or three times in junior high and high school--fancy times! :-)<br /><br />November 30, 2012 at 9:44 PM <br /> Rochelle Wisoff-Fields said...<br />What a fun twist,Cindy. I also thought of the song "If You Like Piña Coladas".<br /><br />December 1, 2012 at 5:56 AM <br /> Bookie said...<br />Nice visuals for me, the two mounted on Harley Horses!<br />December 1, 2012 at 8:06 AM Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-46931569528381143302013-02-20T16:51:40.577-05:002013-02-20T16:51:40.577-05:00This story brings me much encouragement as I lost ...This story brings me much encouragement as I lost my wedding ring 6 years ago. I pray that one day I will have a happy ending like yours!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935434757784738871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-81198231403690962092012-11-29T20:59:31.786-05:002012-11-29T20:59:31.786-05:00BeeBee, I just found your comment--sorry I didn...BeeBee, I just found your comment--sorry I didn't publish it earlier! Now I'm going to look at yours.<br /><br />And thanks to the others of you who wrote that I didn't respond to. I must have been really busy that week, though I remember reading and appreciating your feedback! :-)Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-83172683580122868032012-11-27T20:05:27.620-05:002012-11-27T20:05:27.620-05:00Cindy, I like your thoughts on fiction-writing as ...Cindy, I like your thoughts on fiction-writing as a way to move towards coherence. That was how I did it as a child, and so have several of my children. But yeah, better keeping those first efforts hidden : ).Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-51915287622274322162012-11-26T14:25:40.042-05:002012-11-26T14:25:40.042-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-41797428358463177632012-11-25T20:27:02.054-05:002012-11-25T20:27:02.054-05:00Good point, Tom! Thanks for stopping by, Brudberg...Good point, Tom! Thanks for stopping by, Brudberg and Susan! I appreciate your taking the time to comment. :-)Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-49510277716685814642012-11-24T17:07:24.956-05:002012-11-24T17:07:24.956-05:00It was different than most. liked it.It was different than most. liked it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04917679547528645620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-53603359207320406262012-11-24T11:52:25.219-05:002012-11-24T11:52:25.219-05:00Cut off someones head in public and its fine but h...Cut off someones head in public and its fine but heaven forbid you show a little nudity. Nice job!Tom Poethttp://www.tompoet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-80687588015279921512012-11-23T17:32:07.416-05:002012-11-23T17:32:07.416-05:00Ha, love that. Another unique one.Ha, love that. Another unique one.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-61238314876286282632012-11-23T10:31:52.816-05:002012-11-23T10:31:52.816-05:00Thanks, Williams! Ron, it must have been sublimin...Thanks, Williams! Ron, it must have been subliminal -- I watched a couple of episodes of P&R for the first time a couple of weeks ago. ;-)Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-21801652450773915892012-11-23T10:07:41.955-05:002012-11-23T10:07:41.955-05:00Hi Cindy,
Wish he would have finished the nude, un...Hi Cindy,<br />Wish he would have finished the nude, unless he was the model for it! You came up with a different and creative take. Reminded me of one of my favorite TV shows, Parks and Rec! RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-76325766059771663932012-11-23T08:58:03.772-05:002012-11-23T08:58:03.772-05:00Now your story is a beautiful journalist offering....Now your story is a beautiful journalist offering...thanks again for visiting mineTeacher of Menhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509810158918896987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-68631576758223197502012-11-23T08:42:39.073-05:002012-11-23T08:42:39.073-05:00Janet and Rochelle, you're quick this morning!...Janet and Rochelle, you're quick this morning! Thanks for your comments. Janet, I did mean to capitalize "artists" and the "Monument" thing as well as have her repeat herself. I was thinking of a bit of Tom Wolfe caricature conveyed subtly through typography rather than just the sounds of the words--or at least the typography conveying the sounds. Can't you hear her emphasizing those Very Important Words? ;-) But it's good to know it didn't quite come off with you--that's useful feedback!<br /><br />Rochelle, I knew that guy would be recognizable! ;-)<br /><br />As usual, I've been so impressed with what others have done with this story. I don't get to all of them, Janet, but I do my five "contiguous posts" and skip around among the others, and I always do yours! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks again!Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-47965581651624567552012-11-23T08:27:18.141-05:002012-11-23T08:27:18.141-05:00Once more, Cindy thank you for your comments and t...Once more, Cindy thank you for your comments and this delightful story. I believe I attended the KC Art Institute with that heap of burlap in huaraches. <br />Shalom,<br />RochelleRochelle Wisoff-Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090374697915874481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-78846108872846831352012-11-23T08:22:04.030-05:002012-11-23T08:22:04.030-05:00:-) You gave me another Fictioneers chuckle readi...:-) You gave me another Fictioneers chuckle reading this. I like your "musky heap of burlap in huaraches" and the nod to what the public might think vs. artistic license.<br /><br />Did you mean to have the Mayor say "As you know" twice? And I think you just want "artists", not "Artists".<br /><br />Wow, I've read so many stories this morning which is enjoyable, but I'm almost afraid to refresh the page because there might be another story. I think I'll check back later in the day!<br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.janethttp://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2012/11/21/friday-fictioneers-cottage-industry/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-13475134594932614132012-11-21T16:08:01.132-05:002012-11-21T16:08:01.132-05:00Nicely expressed, Brandy. I've always wondered...Nicely expressed, Brandy. I've always wondered what Sayers would have thought of what's been done with her little experiment writing that article. I remember reading it in *National Review* magazine as a newlywed 25 years ago and getting inspired with the idea of classical education. I most liked her idea that learning anything thoroughly (Latin, e.g.), teaches us HOW to learn--I think that's the whole purpose of thesis writing in grad school. I'm guessing most of her issue is with tunnel-visioned scientists, though perhaps she unfairly allows the category to include even those it shouldn't.Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-58071410631731803792012-11-20T12:19:02.233-05:002012-11-20T12:19:02.233-05:00Well...I was basically going to say what Cindy sai...Well...I was basically going to say what Cindy said, though not as well as she said it. I think that when the writing is successful we can be assured that the Idea was there, even if we weren't fully conscious of it.<br /><br />I am one of those people who *feels* that the full form is bumping around in my head somewhere and that is when I write. When I write before I get that feeling, it takes me two or three times as long, and I'm never really satisfied.<br /><br />I have had a fairy tale in my head for at least three years. I haven't written it out because I don't think it is fully formed yet! :)<br /><br />ps. I think we are seeing why Sayers essentially discarded the Quadrivium when she wrote her famous Lost Tools of Learning. She does seem to undervalue the sciences, as well as express a desire to separate the Trivium from the Quadrivium instead of seeing them as the seven liberal arts all together. Of course, perhaps she will get there later and I'm judging too soon. Perhaps her issue is with "modern" science and not science as such...Brandy Vencelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945305890488681685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-32799901483908192662012-11-20T12:04:23.803-05:002012-11-20T12:04:23.803-05:00I like your post. :)
Let's see...I will try t...I like your post. :)<br /><br />Let's see...I will try to be commenty... :)<br /><br />Sayers says that the Jews forbade the depiction of God. I *think* that technically she is right. God forbade the making of *idols* for the purpose of worship. But historically lots of people groups have taken this to extremes, such as the Amish only allowing very practical forms of art, if they allow it at all. The Jews believed that attempting to depict God (or even write His name--so many at least these days write G-d) put them in danger of transgressing that command, so they forbade it altogether. At least, I think this is so. I cannot think of God specifically forbidding His own depiction, though of course even such a thing would have to be imaginative seeing as, according to my catechism "God is a spirit and has not a body like man." :)Brandy Vencelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945305890488681685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-91566564601423705942012-11-18T18:56:07.123-05:002012-11-18T18:56:07.123-05:00Dear Cindy,
I love these characters and their at ...Dear Cindy,<br /><br />I love these characters and their at odds world views. Nicely rendered.<br /><br />Aloha,<br /><br />DougDouglas MacIlroyhttp://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-55415401099102578362012-11-18T14:36:39.915-05:002012-11-18T14:36:39.915-05:00Oh, Shirley, that's funny--Mrs. "Huh-WIGg...Oh, Shirley, that's funny--Mrs. "Huh-WIGgins!" :-) I was thinking a bit cuter than that. And Ted, I didn't have a real estate agent in mind at all, but I can certainly see it, especially after Janet's comment! Thanks for our comment, too VB.Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-22469287412480479022012-11-18T14:15:11.902-05:002012-11-18T14:15:11.902-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-27421651656113190132012-11-18T14:15:04.969-05:002012-11-18T14:15:04.969-05:00Had to read twice... I can now picture the realtor...Had to read twice... I can now picture the realtor going thru the house... In fact, I can picture a few I know by your descriptive tale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071531992275028215.post-15177827347596444462012-11-18T08:21:03.493-05:002012-11-18T08:21:03.493-05:00There is something about the relationship of batte...There is something about the relationship of batteries to candy....Good color accent, however.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com