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Haha, cool. I didn't want to make the interpretation too closely matched to the usual meaning of the idiom. I agree about chiropractors. They work magic.
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Thank you, A! I know this first-hand. My chiropractor frequently saves me.
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Thank you, jp. It was a challenge, but once I narrowed down my idea, it came together. Good it made you smile.
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Thanks, renee, I'm glad to hear it kept you guessing!
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Thank you, tim!
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'Jack of All Trades', good one, very literal! Not only did you use the idiom well, you perfectly demonstrated how being a jack of all trades is not necessarily a good thing.
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Excellent take on your idiom, with such an unexpected ending. You got me! Great work.
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Absolutely fantastic, Def. A unique tale. You took the idiom prompt and ran a marathon with it. Engaging from start to finish!
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This is a great piece, A! Steampunk was the perfect choice for the idiom you were given. Great bit of writing, too.
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Ha, great story and great way to show your idiom! That would be me on the ice, btw. On the wrong foot all the time. James and Faris are a little crazy...
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The vigorous aroma of garlic, capers, and clams wafted upwards from the plate, circling Jeremy’s nostrils, enticing him to indulge. Marco had prepared the meal especially for him, just as he did every Tuesday evening, al dente with extra clams and a full glass of the restaurant's finest pinot grigio. Each Tuesday, it was the same for Jeremy – the meal, the wine, the table where he sat, a dimly-lit booth near the rear of the establishment, somewhat secluded from the other patrons, which was requi
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From a dimly-lit booth at Ricci's restaurant, Jeremy dines on linguine and fine wine while waiting for the occasional client to require his expertise - but only on Tuesday nights, and only if the price is right. A contribution to Cia's story prompt, using the idiom "crack someone up" in a literal way.
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Thank you for your comments, jp. you're right about the give and take - that's essential in every relationship, and Travis doesn't have much give to give. He would benefit from some time to process everything; a lot has happened all at once. you provided an interesting observation about Mrs. Cooper. Yes, on both counts: Mama bear and dismissive. Thanks again for your support of this story.
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Oh, you're remarkable, boy. Stubborn, maybe, but remarkable.
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Love them all, tim. you are remarkable.
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I Just Won Volunteer Of the Year at My Museum
MacGreg commented on methodwriter85's blog entry in Methodwriter85's Blog
Just saw this and wanted to say congratulations. Being rewarded for service is a great accomplishment, and volunteer work is rewarding in itself. And you do this at a museum - very cool! -
This is a great story, Daddydavek. You built it up and brought it to a satisfying closure with emotions we can all relate to. I'm glad Tyler and Isaac finally got together. This is a good reminder that we shouldn't let precious time pass by without reconciliation.
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Irascible. Good word! There's still hope for him, he has good intentions, even though it's hidden behind his grumpiness. As for the hospital, if Mrs. Cooper hadn't been there, if Ben and Travis wanted to push for Ben to go into the ER, it probably could have happened. But Ben and Travis haven't known each other very long, they're not a committed couple. Yet. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this chapter, tim. you helped encourage me to get it done.
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A whipsaw! I think this is the first time a story has been described in such a way. I hope it didn't cause you whiplash, Parker. Thanks for reading. Yes, I'm going to make you wait.
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Hey Sweet, thank you for your comments. Travis has his ways... and certainly has some issues... but he's ready for a much-needed change, and Ben might be the propellant. Cheers - Mac
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Thanks for reading and commenting, mfa607. It's good to be back with this story.
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I don't blame my muse for my lack of writing productivity. Well... not entirely.
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People can surprise us sometimes, showing their true colors when we least expect it, good or bad. Even Travis considered his mom incapable of taking care of things, so now he knows, and Ben knows, she gets shit done when she needs to.
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Travis shoved the tails of his wrinkled shirt back into his jeans. Buttoned up the fly, looped the leather belt, then peered down at Ben with a strained expression on his bruised face, as though he suffered from physical pain rather than the satiation he should have been experiencing. His eyes were sharp, his breath short and raspy. “What the hell are you talking about?” Ben’s big reveal regarding his phone call to Marty had been poorly timed. In hindsight, he should have waited for the post
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Thanks, everyone. I wasn't trying to be a downer by posting this; as many of you can relate, having the need and want to write, yet feeling you can't do so with any semblance of accomplishment, makes you ill. I just needed to purge this sentiment from my system and move on. Which is what I did. I appreciate all that you've said to encourage me.
