tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post206314613859028808..comments2023-08-17T04:03:48.173-04:00Comments on leftbrainwrite: Phantom SisterLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-53122728332550059082011-05-19T11:30:03.183-04:002011-05-19T11:30:03.183-04:00Linda, there is so much gorgeous imagery in this, ...Linda, there is so much gorgeous imagery in this, that seems to ride along with the poignancy with that gentle rocking you mentioned. Outstanding! <br /><br />I agree with Cathy - you could easily create your own 52/250, starting now. Please do! :)Deanna Schrayerhttp://theothersideofdeanna.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-30773105668734853112011-05-17T07:26:30.791-04:002011-05-17T07:26:30.791-04:00Really? That's it?
Sigh.
Suggestion: just bec...Really? That's it? <br />Sigh.<br />Suggestion: just because the challenge is over doesn't mean you can't continue to dazzle us with incredible stories like this one!<br />And it is, dazzling.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-29090790816456152882011-05-16T21:22:35.179-04:002011-05-16T21:22:35.179-04:00That is a terrific wrap on a terrific project Lind...That is a terrific wrap on a terrific project Linda. This is just beautiful. Sad, yes. But beautiful.<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttp://madutopia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-78416887633873833812011-05-15T22:47:01.444-04:002011-05-15T22:47:01.444-04:00This seems perfect for your last entry. The feelin...This seems perfect for your last entry. The feelings of loss and companionship and more. I've enjoyed reading every one of your pieces, Linda. I've enjoyed being on the journey with you, even if it was sporadic at times. And I understand what you mean about the end. <br /><br />You know what they say about one door closing and all that, but feeling mournful when we face endings is right and healthy.<br /><br />But I for one cannot wait to see what your future brings.Lou Freshwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849342766852653969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-6798904493185592752011-05-15T19:48:03.447-04:002011-05-15T19:48:03.447-04:00"There's a hole between us..."
As A..."There's a hole between us..."<br /><br />As Alan wrote - a dream-like quality to this. Until it snapped sharply into focus with that line.<br /><br />Wonderful writing, as always, Linda. Congratulations on the 52/250 success.KjMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691028465137798738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-31459004707757686032011-05-15T12:15:12.746-04:002011-05-15T12:15:12.746-04:00A fascinating story, Linda. Little touches like &q...A fascinating story, Linda. Little touches like "She soars through yellow-tinted waves..." and "We rarely see each other but the internet tethers us" really made it for me. This really had a dream-like quality about it. Well done.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-83114549563868451862011-05-14T17:27:35.129-04:002011-05-14T17:27:35.129-04:00Rarely does something in your work seem so odd as ...Rarely does something in your work seem so odd as the soles burning at the end of this. That's almost preternatural, and left me wondering about the piece. That's distinct for your writing, Linda. Peace!John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-21519771615823608012011-05-14T08:13:17.905-04:002011-05-14T08:13:17.905-04:00Well done, Linda. I've often wondered about th...Well done, Linda. I've often wondered about the connection between twins. This makes it a real feeling for the reader.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-38577508332158672552011-05-14T07:31:35.960-04:002011-05-14T07:31:35.960-04:00Quite eerie and a great way to tell it!Quite eerie and a great way to tell it!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-31418992100695781102011-05-13T23:54:17.343-04:002011-05-13T23:54:17.343-04:00This was incredible. Great take on the theme.This was incredible. Great take on the theme.Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-45700249836068540832011-05-13T17:41:04.237-04:002011-05-13T17:41:04.237-04:00This is beautiful, Linda. Around the time my son ...This is beautiful, Linda. Around the time my son was born, a woman i don't know except via her mother was pregnant with triplets and lost one at birth. I've always wondered how the two (referred to now as "twins") will come to terms with that as they get older. I suspect it might go something like your story.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521953491880916840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-21880516740696862542011-05-13T17:07:32.979-04:002011-05-13T17:07:32.979-04:00nice! Liked how did it.nice! Liked how did it.Soniahttp://storytreasury.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-5939242062631531612011-05-13T13:25:30.347-04:002011-05-13T13:25:30.347-04:00Thank you who commented on the pre-Friday the 13th...Thank you who commented on the pre-Friday the 13th Blogger fiasco -- I did not even have a chance to look at your comments (end of the semester woes) -- boogers! Happy day, and peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-262454699959283722011-05-12T15:10:57.257-04:002011-05-12T15:10:57.257-04:00This is an incredible story. I could feel the thi...This is an incredible story. I could feel the third person as I read it. I love the duplicity of the word "soles" at the end of the story - was this also referring to the three "souls" involved?umbrellaladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640257199319618306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-49365882487433477972011-05-12T14:13:23.345-04:002011-05-12T14:13:23.345-04:00Fantastic linguistic foreshadowing, the internet t...Fantastic linguistic foreshadowing, the internet tethering the separated twins, foreboding the third twin who was let down by the umbilical. Fabulous and with a real punch to the guts at the end.<br /><br />One of our twins actually lost weight in the womb as he was missing out on the umbilical dominated by his bro. We think his distress is what started early labour. <br /><br />marc nashSulci Collectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-37429448822901391512011-05-12T14:03:38.904-04:002011-05-12T14:03:38.904-04:00That is a beautiful piece, Linda. Being the mother...That is a beautiful piece, Linda. Being the mother of twins, I worry about stuff like that. The connection between them is astounding sometimes.EChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359075647077590741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-37643035334022950962011-05-12T14:03:38.905-04:002011-05-12T14:03:38.905-04:00Your story was FANTASTIC. So emotional and real. ...Your story was FANTASTIC. So emotional and <i>real</i>. You did this every week for a year?? My hat's off to you. Bravo!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-29596538022294402122011-05-12T13:49:21.325-04:002011-05-12T13:49:21.325-04:00Holy wow. Great story. (Hugs)IndigoHoly wow. Great story. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.com