tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post2809397305061158068..comments2024-01-20T15:01:13.366-05:00Comments on LORA'S ~ JOURNEY: BLIMPLora's ~ Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09627397950284112758noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-60537731515763799642012-06-11T22:32:15.490-04:002012-06-11T22:32:15.490-04:00Dear Russell: Thank you for taking the time to st...Dear Russell: Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Looking forward to next week and another witty one from you.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-67375920121733806552012-06-11T10:58:36.872-04:002012-06-11T10:58:36.872-04:00I loved the way you used the prompt as an emblem o...I loved the way you used the prompt as an emblem of serenity. The description of the psychiatrist was wonderful. I could just hearing asking question about her childhood and saying, "Uh-huh or Hmmm."<br /><br />Thanks for visiting mine. Here's the link for others<br />http://russellgayer.blogspot.com/Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951989303915273807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-46271235021387467182012-06-09T20:30:45.053-04:002012-06-09T20:30:45.053-04:00Rochelle: Tks for the critique. I went back and ma...Rochelle: Tks for the critique. I went back and made a few minor edits.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-15137574706862968292012-06-09T20:25:55.923-04:002012-06-09T20:25:55.923-04:00Hello again Rochelle: If you've sat in that c...Hello again Rochelle: If you've sat in that chair as well, then my story must resonate with you. From my hi-rise (46th floor) window in NYC, blimps float by often (including Goodyear & MetLife. Believe it of not, they are pleasant and soothing to watch.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-61354631619768570762012-06-09T20:20:14.716-04:002012-06-09T20:20:14.716-04:00Dear Carlos: Thank you for visiting. I look forwar...Dear Carlos: Thank you for visiting. I look forward to your weekly (unique) stories and your touching comments to mine. See you next week.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-42526418214406932712012-06-09T20:17:08.614-04:002012-06-09T20:17:08.614-04:00Hi Scott: Yes, that's exactly what I hoped to ...Hi Scott: Yes, that's exactly what I hoped to convey. Thanks for taking the time to visit.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-12502900805622988212012-06-09T20:13:40.328-04:002012-06-09T20:13:40.328-04:00Hi Kathy: True. I'm sure we've all seen wh...Hi Kathy: True. I'm sure we've all seen what happens when someone tips the other way. She was deeply troubled but fortunately, had survival instincts.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-75600468702536814522012-06-09T20:08:03.067-04:002012-06-09T20:08:03.067-04:00Hi Bridges: Thank you for your touching comments. ...Hi Bridges: Thank you for your touching comments. I had several blimp story ideas but decided to listen to my Muse and follow her lead. See you next week.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-77128390343981124932012-06-09T20:05:02.773-04:002012-06-09T20:05:02.773-04:00Hi Pillow: I see blimps (including Goodrich) float...Hi Pillow: I see blimps (including Goodrich) float by my NYC hi-rise window often and I find them very soothing to watch. I even wave to them. Thanks for visiting.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-55651478146147936052012-06-09T20:02:42.818-04:002012-06-09T20:02:42.818-04:00Hi Linda: Thanks for visiting. From personal expe...Hi Linda: Thanks for visiting. From personal experience, I can vouch that there can be real safety in a shrink's office.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-2657403503557771202012-06-09T20:00:47.227-04:002012-06-09T20:00:47.227-04:00Hi Bradley: In this modern age, few men are pipe-s...Hi Bradley: In this modern age, few men are pipe-smokers, so I made him a pipe-holder. Thank for visiting. I'm on my way to yours.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-51529662153801553812012-06-09T19:58:22.494-04:002012-06-09T19:58:22.494-04:00Dear Jake: True...there's a mysterious, upper-...Dear Jake: True...there's a mysterious, upper-class aura that surrounds pipe smokers. Unlike cigarette & cigar smokers. The only cigar smoker I ever admired was Winston Churchill. pleased to read my story resonated with you. I'm on my way to yours.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-60351312906796305042012-06-09T18:06:18.587-04:002012-06-09T18:06:18.587-04:00It's odd how pipe smokers project this aura of...It's odd how pipe smokers project this aura of competence and trust, while cigarette smokers project the opposite. Maybe that's a holdover from the old British class system.<br /><br />I won't go into details, but this entry resonates with me. Excellently portrayed.<br /><br />Here's my entry:<br />http://themasterofhisdomain.com/2012/06/09/no-more-shop-talk-100-word-flash-fiction-comic/Jake Kalehttp://themasterofhisdomain.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-65575044393229898202012-06-09T12:50:43.681-04:002012-06-09T12:50:43.681-04:00'He was a tall, unattractive, pipe-holder.'...'He was a tall, unattractive, pipe-holder.' I like that discription.<br /><br />http://thebradleychronicles.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/flash-fiction-friday-the-gospel/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-19974724095627645372012-06-09T11:55:29.503-04:002012-06-09T11:55:29.503-04:00If only life were that kind... to find real safety...If only life were that kind... to find real safety in a shrinks office... if only we could give ourselves over like that and sail away in an iris blue sky...<br />Interesting use of that ole Blimp!<br /><br />Laura<br />Thank you for your comments on my story.<br />and for those who haven't been by yet:<br />http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.comLinda Palundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306701232418627061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-20783669233818253932012-06-09T11:45:48.239-04:002012-06-09T11:45:48.239-04:00Lovely symbolism! And blimps are soothing to watch...Lovely symbolism! And blimps are soothing to watch, somehow.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment on my story - <a href="http://newpillowbook.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/friday-fictioneers-the-view-from-2112/" rel="nofollow">http://newpillowbook.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/friday-fictioneers-the-view-from-2112/</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-54926325422639407472012-06-09T11:25:47.210-04:002012-06-09T11:25:47.210-04:00Hi Lora,
Very creative and you to make the blimp i...Hi Lora,<br />Very creative and you to make the blimp into a powerful symbol in an interesting story of personal challenge. Good work! Thanks for reading and commenting on my story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-19430624663474151292012-06-09T10:56:09.642-04:002012-06-09T10:56:09.642-04:00The language was beautiful, and for me captured th...The language was beautiful, and for me captured that place where someone could tip either way. It was a relief she tipped towards a safe place. Thanks so much for stopping by earlier!<br /><br />Kathy<br />http://notforallmarkets.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/on-the-bright-side/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-47893542335539471232012-06-09T10:09:25.341-04:002012-06-09T10:09:25.341-04:00from confusion & mistrust to trust & relax...from confusion & mistrust to trust & relaxation as personified in a blimp floating gracefully across the iris-blue sky ... nice tale and transition; thanks for visiting and commenting on my story, which others might find at http://scottcheck.blogspot.com/2012/06/heist.htmlScott Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495043989010965541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-62383123577949468962012-06-09T06:32:26.785-04:002012-06-09T06:32:26.785-04:00That is a lovely interpretation if the picture, wh...That is a lovely interpretation if the picture, which does manifest serenity. Very few people exploited that facet, but you did very nicely.Carloshttp://repuestodelatabla.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-47576734976418615392012-06-09T05:40:30.862-04:002012-06-09T05:40:30.862-04:00And indeed I related to her confusion. I believe I...And indeed I related to her confusion. I believe I've sat in that chair on numerous occasions but without the blimp outside the window. ;)Rochelle Wisoff-Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090374697915874481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-13912261047017964362012-06-08T23:37:55.557-04:002012-06-08T23:37:55.557-04:00Hi Rochelle: Thanks for visiting. I had a few diff...Hi Rochelle: Thanks for visiting. I had a few diff. openings..but settled for what I thought captured her dilemma best.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-72112881797682405302012-06-08T23:33:56.337-04:002012-06-08T23:33:56.337-04:00Hi..thanks for stopping by. On my way to yours soo...Hi..thanks for stopping by. On my way to yours soon.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-55402747161400182442012-06-08T23:32:53.763-04:002012-06-08T23:32:53.763-04:00Thank you Palooski. She needed that distraction to...Thank you Palooski. She needed that distraction to take the focus off herself and her problems.Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2649449698153807213.post-53786853628509397182012-06-08T23:31:22.221-04:002012-06-08T23:31:22.221-04:00HI Erin: Glad you felt her defenses/barriers relax...HI Erin: Glad you felt her defenses/barriers relax after seeing the serenity of the floating blimp. That was my intention.Loranoreply@blogger.com