Homeward Part 3 HG tells his 2 friends of the Day's Drama...so far. Whoomphs seems to appreciate how it went down. I don't know how the author did thi...
Homeward This is the best short story ever written in the annals of TPF history. And I've been here for all of them. Carefully crafted, each word mean...
Thank you. I could offer further interpretation to answer questions of behaviour. However, I've spent too much time on this story. I have others to re...
Sylvie doesn't know any better. There are hints of nervousness and sheepishness. She is held in the spell of the story. Her elder sister has been ther...
This exceptional story has truly been an eye-opener. I am grateful to the author for speaking to us, to help us see what she sees, and yes - it has ma...
Yes. Before I could begin to understand, I had to search for the painting and did think about giving a link to it. There are apparently 3 different ve...
Yes, in my mind, the story is called 'The Violinist'. It centres around him and his importance. Ah, that is an option I hadn't considered. I imagined ...
Yes. It is funny. The different ways we engage with a story. And what we look for. I read it comfortably. Any 'roughness' is of the rustic kind. As yo...
I agree this part is difficult to follow. I had to re-read this part a few times thinking a mistake had been made in the name. We need to read further...
IMO, and as you can see from my comments, this story is actually fine to read. It just takes time and patience. I also note that this has not required...
I know what happened and the reasons for it. I am well aware of where I am in the reading and feedback process. Right now, the sun is shining after a ...
This continual meddling is beginning to annoy me. I've never seen this happen before. To this extent. I find it intrusive and unacceptable. A bit rude...
@"javi2541997" - the story you are referring to, is actually fine to read. It just takes time. I don't think @"fdrake" has changed it. But I could be ...
I think you should make it clear to the authors that their story has been changed. Right now. In each story discussion! Not every author will apprecia...
Paper Houses I read this last night. Twice. And still don't know what to make of it, or where to start. OK. Paper Houses. Suggests structures easily t...
I understand and share your concerns about giving each story due respect. It is not only readers but the writers themselves who could give more attent...
Well, it's true that stories already commented on will attract readers who in turn will comment. It's easier to stand back and not be first to commit....
Do you mean that not having a poll would reduce author input? And so less stories. That wouldn't say much about the creative impulse at the heart of w...
I am sure the author will appreciate your feedback and will respond accordingly. I've been thinking about it. I agree, the story is difficult to read/...
Enjoying the more relaxed pace, without the polls! I think I've read and commented on 5, so far. All excellent! In different ways. But then I'm easy t...
:smile: Is that the last word on the subject, for evermore? :wink: And, you gotta know I only agreed because I couldn't remember my old, impassioned a...
Nude Descending A Staircase Why would a Nude (?female) descend a staircase? Where is she going? Down not up? Staircases can take us anywhere in a buil...
Bulbs in Pots The planting of bulbs in winter to surprise in spring with new life and colour. Or, I believe, some can be cooked and eaten... Good desc...
Kingdom Come, Inc. Sounds business-like, with a nod to religion. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done... And so, we enter the spectacular, sky cathedral...
The Squeal What kind of squeal and why? Of delight or pain? Or is it the 'squeal' of an informant? To tell about some wrong-doing? The protagonist tel...
Ah well, it seems we differ! I enjoyed the balance of dialogue and description. Olga is there throughout. In J's mind, in the hallucinatory picture, h...
Catacombs Underground place of the dead. I've never been tempted to visit any. Dark, claustrophobic and spooky, I would freak out. So, the title alrea...
Thank you for sharing your experience of 'the suicide discussion'. I don't see any blame or name-calling being attached to anyone here. It's been inst...
Yes. From the Guardian article linked earlier, glad you enjoyed it. The sharing of life experiences - such as you have done here - is so valuable. To ...
A lack of imagination or empathy means that the person can't envisage being in someone else's shoes. There is a lack of understanding and low consider...
Yes. There seems to be a lack of imagination or empathy as to the effect on others. Perhaps they have nobody who cares for/about them. Or it seems tha...
Thanks for pointing out perceptions and realities of the term 'baby boomer'. I dislike the term and how it is used to create divisions and rancour bet...
Is it? What is it good for? What other places have you visited? You want an 'argument against suicide' - why? Are you considering suicide and want to ...
The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4 To everything, turn, turn, turn There is a season, turn, turn, turn And a time...
OK. Thanks for all the info. I think Baden and ND do more than enough as things stand. :up: :sparkle: There has to be an easier way but that's well be...
As a matter of interest, how many of the short stories submitted over the years had to go through all this palaver of pastebin or markdown or whatever...
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