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Comment from Sallyo
Succinctly put! I'd have stuck an AND in the list of shreddees, but I understand you had a strict word count. I can't imagine retiring because I'm self-employed, but this gives me an inkling...
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Succinctly put! I'd have stuck an AND in the list of shreddees, but I understand you had a strict word count. I can't imagine retiring because I'm self-employed, but this gives me an inkling...
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thank you, keep charging on!
Comment from Bill Schott
This seventy-five-word story, Retired, has the required word count and reminds me that now that I'm retired I have to begin another career of leisure and reflection.
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This seventy-five-word story, Retired, has the required word count and reminds me that now that I'm retired I have to begin another career of leisure and reflection.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Roger that, but set your own schedules!
Comment from Mia Twysted
To be able to retire, something some people don't get, is wonderful. However, not many people think about how it will be a massive change. It is a new chapter indeed.
I love the way you told this story.
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To be able to retire, something some people don't get, is wonderful. However, not many people think about how it will be a massive change. It is a new chapter indeed.
I love the way you told this story.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
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And loving it!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written seventy-five word flash fiction about retirement that comes sooner or later, when that day arrives we feel grateful for the end of our career and looking forward to our days of retirement.
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A very well-written seventy-five word flash fiction about retirement that comes sooner or later, when that day arrives we feel grateful for the end of our career and looking forward to our days of retirement.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
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And relieved!
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I think that we experience many things when we retire. As you've so eloquently stated, I think that there is a feeling or sense of separation that's real. On the one hand, you're glad to be retired. The other hand says that you've got it all planned out what you're going to do, but, do you? I like this well written work about retirement. Well done!
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I think that we experience many things when we retire. As you've so eloquently stated, I think that there is a feeling or sense of separation that's real. On the one hand, you're glad to be retired. The other hand says that you've got it all planned out what you're going to do, but, do you? I like this well written work about retirement. Well done!
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much!
Comment from rockmann
Been there, done that! Last day at work was bittersweet. Eight years later, I still miss going to work -- sometimes. But I enjoy the freedom retirement has given me. Good luck in the contest.
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Been there, done that! Last day at work was bittersweet. Eight years later, I still miss going to work -- sometimes. But I enjoy the freedom retirement has given me. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thank you and love everyday when you don?t need to meet a deadline!
Comment from john mallahan
I hear ya on all! "Retirement" sayest my paperwork, but...Am going back to work part time in the next school year. Feel like I need the socialization. Never thought this would be the way, but yet again the finances! One reason took advantage of "early" retirement, cause wanted to write on a full time basis. We'll see where that leads...
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I hear ya on all! "Retirement" sayest my paperwork, but...Am going back to work part time in the next school year. Feel like I need the socialization. Never thought this would be the way, but yet again the finances! One reason took advantage of "early" retirement, cause wanted to write on a full time basis. We'll see where that leads...
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
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Good success and just follow your passion!
Comment from Nike23
This is an okay story. I guess I expected more. Maybe because I am no where close to retirement I do not understand the excitement or gratification that one might feel.
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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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This is an okay story. I guess I expected more. Maybe because I am no where close to retirement I do not understand the excitement or gratification that one might feel.
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Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
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It was tough to say more when limited to seventy five words but,hey thanks for the review and comments.
Comment from papa55mike
What a great piece of flash on such a happy occasion. I actually retired on Wednesday, and I'm thrilled at the possibilities. Best of luck for the future!
Good luck in the contest.
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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What a great piece of flash on such a happy occasion. I actually retired on Wednesday, and I'm thrilled at the possibilities. Best of luck for the future!
Good luck in the contest.
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
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Best of successes in retirement and soar on the wings of Joy, like an Eagle!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Guess I would have kept a business card or two if the logo was creative enough. Having never been "retired," I guess with the very last two lines, I would have put a comma between "journey" and "With" and un-capitalized "With" and that's all. I like the way you put an exclamation in "Retirement!" because it helps make it sound more down-to-earth.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Guess I would have kept a business card or two if the logo was creative enough. Having never been "retired," I guess with the very last two lines, I would have put a comma between "journey" and "With" and un-capitalized "With" and that's all. I like the way you put an exclamation in "Retirement!" because it helps make it sound more down-to-earth.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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My sincere thank you for taking the time to read and offering your very kind suggestions.