Blended Reality
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Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Clever--an original for sure--wry commentary on how all depends on one's perspective. Good luck. Cheers. LIZ (suggestion: just say transfer was complete before the day was out rather than repeat the date.)
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2020
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Clever--an original for sure--wry commentary on how all depends on one's perspective. Good luck. Cheers. LIZ (suggestion: just say transfer was complete before the day was out rather than repeat the date.)
Comment Written 14-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2020
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Liz, while they are two separate dates over a twenty year period, I did change this.
Comment from diamondbogle
I liked it and the way the story flowed nicely. Very well done with the imagery. I got a clear picture in my head. Overall I think you did a really swell job.!
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2020
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I liked it and the way the story flowed nicely. Very well done with the imagery. I got a clear picture in my head. Overall I think you did a really swell job.!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2020
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Thank you!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello my friend
You did a great job with your entry for the Tale from the 3rd Millennium writing prompt contest. Your flash fiction about material possession transfer is very clever and the ending is funny. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Hello my friend
You did a great job with your entry for the Tale from the 3rd Millennium writing prompt contest. Your flash fiction about material possession transfer is very clever and the ending is funny. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Gypsy, thank you it was fun to spin this up.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Well, it sure looks like the world, especially America, has gone downhill in just twenty years. The new norm is not desirable, people don't seem happier.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Well, it sure looks like the world, especially America, has gone downhill in just twenty years. The new norm is not desirable, people don't seem happier.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Rebecca, the fact is things are bad!
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I am afraid for my homeland. Looks like she is going the way of Rome.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
I love that you call it transformation. It sounds very much like communism. Transferring all our material stuff to those with the least.
And what is this you say, Taxes? Very innovative.
Shouldn't the date be 3000?
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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I love that you call it transformation. It sounds very much like communism. Transferring all our material stuff to those with the least.
And what is this you say, Taxes? Very innovative.
Shouldn't the date be 3000?
Comment Written 12-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Ralf, thank you!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello mystery writer. A little sarcasm goes a long way when it's being applied to reality. My favorite part is where people who have no job and pay no taxes get tax refunds at the end of the year. That's really a good one.
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Hello mystery writer. A little sarcasm goes a long way when it's being applied to reality. My favorite part is where people who have no job and pay no taxes get tax refunds at the end of the year. That's really a good one.
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 12-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2020
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Robert, roger that one! My of my how amazing we are where are. Have a great weekend!
Comment from Rachel Carrington
Very thought-provoking piece. The introduction wasn't clear, though, and I had to re-read the piece to connect it to the body of the story. Overall, though, a great premise and strong writing.
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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2020
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Very thought-provoking piece. The introduction wasn't clear, though, and I had to re-read the piece to connect it to the body of the story. Overall, though, a great premise and strong writing.
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Comment Written 12-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2020
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Rachael, thanks for your review
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Yup, you got it right: great riches comes with great responsibility, so switching places comes with this inheritance - taxes , any one?
"With wealth now transformed, however, the outcry was deafening from those who had gotten new material possessions.
"What taxes?""
Thank your for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2020
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Yup, you got it right: great riches comes with great responsibility, so switching places comes with this inheritance - taxes , any one?
"With wealth now transformed, however, the outcry was deafening from those who had gotten new material possessions.
"What taxes?""
Thank your for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2020
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Iza, thank you, the key word is personal responsibility, not matter where I find myself on the ladder of opportunity.
Comment from Bobby Cunningham
I think that this is a thought provoking piece that shows how people can get more than they bargained for. The grass seems greener much of the time only to realize what it costs to maintain that lawn. There are prices to pay for success. Whether that's a life long commitment to excellence a great work ethic or paying more taxes that are greater than what many others have even earned in their lives. Very profound story.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2020
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I think that this is a thought provoking piece that shows how people can get more than they bargained for. The grass seems greener much of the time only to realize what it costs to maintain that lawn. There are prices to pay for success. Whether that's a life long commitment to excellence a great work ethic or paying more taxes that are greater than what many others have even earned in their lives. Very profound story.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2020
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Bollie, thank you for your comments was hoping it might open some thoughts.
Comment from roof35
I really liked this one. It hit me squarely in the heart. I do feel for those underprivileged souls, but sometimes I don't think they realize that the middle class and one percenters work hard and then pay taxes. This is nicely done.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2020
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I really liked this one. It hit me squarely in the heart. I do feel for those underprivileged souls, but sometimes I don't think they realize that the middle class and one percenters work hard and then pay taxes. This is nicely done.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2020
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Roof35, I actually would not mind the taxes, if I felt that all the programs that are supposed to undergird the impoverished really had some meat in them, but I feel too much bureaucracy has put blinders on the waste and misuse of the finds.