tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post2182575253955214690..comments2024-03-08T15:14:31.312-05:00Comments on Landless: #FridayFlash: The Revenge EngineTony Nolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-3175481424849169312013-06-01T12:50:17.308-04:002013-06-01T12:50:17.308-04:00The first line was such a great hook. I felt his p...The first line was such a great hook. I felt his pain throughout, cheered for him when he "got over her," and took delight in the final line. Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-34538247353255513132013-06-01T11:51:44.379-04:002013-06-01T11:51:44.379-04:00Hi Tony - congrats on four years of flash - I'...Hi Tony - congrats on four years of flash - I've enjoyed your work! You unearthed a rather dramatic chap for this one, vomiting scorpions and all :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-41086515865707813122013-06-01T09:52:29.740-04:002013-06-01T09:52:29.740-04:00I like best the same two lines that everyone else ...I like best the same two lines that everyone else does. You seem to have found some universal elements there. Nice one.Tim VanSant Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614259042362664840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-2995445844283053102013-05-31T12:13:36.468-04:002013-05-31T12:13:36.468-04:00It may be all the stress from work, but I giggled ...It may be all the stress from work, but I giggled at that last line! Great flash, Tony, I am so glad you are a part of the #fridayflash community :)<br /><br />PS: your blog is the first one I didn't have to refresh at least five times before I could submit my comment. Yay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-59203711894188171212013-05-29T10:33:58.179-04:002013-05-29T10:33:58.179-04:00I can relate! I too love the line "...I swall...I can relate! I too love the line "...I swallowed broken glass and vomited scorpions."and what a perfect ending. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-22657725690172241852013-05-28T17:19:17.216-04:002013-05-28T17:19:17.216-04:00"...I swallowed broken glass and vomited scor..."...I swallowed broken glass and vomited scorpions..."<br /><br />You have a gift for image, Tony. And this one fits perfectly with the stage of anger/grief/anguish at that first anniversary.<br /><br />And the last couplet...well, all above have already said it. A great intrusion of the reality of the situation.<br /><br />Excellent work. And, I also join in the congratulations on your track record.KjMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691028465137798738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-22196890547791785152013-05-28T17:14:44.461-04:002013-05-28T17:14:44.461-04:00That last line made me giggle. :)That last line made me giggle. :)Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-87310121082810172442013-05-28T08:44:24.700-04:002013-05-28T08:44:24.700-04:00Thanks, Helen!Thanks, Helen!Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-63818401759131605442013-05-28T08:44:13.763-04:002013-05-28T08:44:13.763-04:00Glad you liked the last line - it tells the whole ...Glad you liked the last line - it tells the whole story.<br /><br />As for being jealous... just keep writing!Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-81304449742081384562013-05-28T08:43:40.509-04:002013-05-28T08:43:40.509-04:00If you go through a day without thinking about wha...If you go through a day without thinking about what had been done to you, then you suddenly catch yourself realizing that you <b>haven't</b> been thinking about it? That's progress. It's never like a light switch where you are suddenly whole and healthy again like you were before.<br /><br />Celebrate the victories, however thin.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-38536763359152358962013-05-28T08:41:56.551-04:002013-05-28T08:41:56.551-04:00Thanks! It's been an interesting trip.Thanks! It's been an interesting trip.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-9659742668804106942013-05-28T08:41:37.387-04:002013-05-28T08:41:37.387-04:00Experiences change you. You can be recovered, but ...Experiences change you. You can be recovered, but still carry scars.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-10643907204756430382013-05-28T08:40:55.370-04:002013-05-28T08:40:55.370-04:00Some people never move out of that pit, but that&#...Some people never move out of that pit, but that's often because they don't have anyone to help by pulling them out.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-35538193304700003082013-05-27T02:16:44.745-04:002013-05-27T02:16:44.745-04:00That last line made me laugh too - is that bad? I...That last line made me laugh too - is that bad? I'm reading this from the bog hop page ^_^ Good track record Tony well done!Helen A. Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748128819820230841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-53555590365328862302013-05-26T19:14:38.067-04:002013-05-26T19:14:38.067-04:00 that last line is to die for. Also, that is an i... that last line is to die for. Also, that is an impressive track record. I am jealous. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-71412800231096701422013-05-26T03:53:25.402-04:002013-05-26T03:53:25.402-04:00Yeah, I sometimes feel like that, like I've ma...Yeah, I sometimes feel like that, like I've made some kind of progress only to realise I haven't.Icy Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-90905567199089709862013-05-26T02:34:13.521-04:002013-05-26T02:34:13.521-04:00I'm so impressed that you haven't missed a...I'm so impressed that you haven't missed a week in 4 years! This flash had guts, plus I too, appreciated the last two lines. pegjethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255191759031800811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-16987487205626879452013-05-25T20:56:48.862-04:002013-05-25T20:56:48.862-04:00What Bev said! "Recovered from" and &quo...What Bev said! "Recovered from" and "totally forgotten" are not mutually exclusive.Katherine Hajerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270232675026751342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-18377219318931239202013-05-24T13:06:12.919-04:002013-05-24T13:06:12.919-04:00Only an act of will can move someone out of that p...Only an act of will can move someone out of that place. I've been there myself, except I didn't mark the date, of course. Of course.<br /><br />Happy 4th anniversary to #FridayFlash! I've had some good experiences and met some great people in the last few years since I took up the flashlight (so to speak).Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-87481736781329546522013-05-24T10:05:00.359-04:002013-05-24T10:05:00.359-04:00Happy 4th, Tony! And I agree about the last line-...Happy 4th, Tony! And I agree about the last line- particularly the pair of last lines, actually.<br /><br />That would make a great Hallmark card, don't you think?<br /><br />"Happy Anniversary. I still hope you die."<br /><br />They'd sell like hot cakes!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-80385641768726810972013-05-24T08:46:25.720-04:002013-05-24T08:46:25.720-04:00Congrats on your long service, Tony. I loved the l...Congrats on your long service, Tony. I loved the last line too. That made it for me.Peter Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063057237086940387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-4058125156742022652013-05-24T07:34:11.416-04:002013-05-24T07:34:11.416-04:00absolutely. Leaning to craft 1000 words has radica...absolutely. Leaning to craft 1000 words has radically altered my approach to writing in general and I can feed in the benefits of having thought about flash into my longer work. 4 years ago I'd never even heard of flash fiction, let alone written any!<br /><br />marc Sulci Collectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-57881425524001587012013-05-24T07:22:04.356-04:002013-05-24T07:22:04.356-04:00Thanks, Marc! I can't say they've all been...Thanks, Marc! I can't say they've all been gems, but the journey has been formative.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-57965777799906036552013-05-24T07:21:31.277-04:002013-05-24T07:21:31.277-04:00Yep. All the personal growth in the world doesn...Yep. All the personal growth in the world doesn't completely take away the desire to see some justice done.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797188666559531190.post-65884793947482722692013-05-24T05:04:52.622-04:002013-05-24T05:04:52.622-04:00vomiting scorpions - love that image
So Friday fl...vomiting scorpions - love that image<br /><br />So Friday flash celebrates a happy 4th anniversary, while Tony is ratcheting up the horror with wishing death on a character! Happy 4th to all of us and particularly to you Tony, impressive never to have missed a week<br /><br />marc nashSulci Collectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.com