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Mike Leavy's avatar

"A ship is not propelled by its wake" - is that a common saying, or did you invent that? Regardless, I like it and will use it and attribute it to you regardless. Thanks for wrapping an unusual and entertaining story around it - I will think about Alex of Iowa when I am shamelessly quoting you.

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Thanks for reading and taking the time to drop a comment, Mike. And yes, please remember Alex. Maybe he'll get out next time. :)

I don't know if it's a common saying. I got it from Alan Watts recently when listening to one of his talks. He says a lot of very interesting things. Although I don't always understand all the way (if there is such a thing), it gets me contemplating, which, you may know, is something I love to do. That and a Cuban coffee gets me moving sometimes.

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Peter Cashorali's avatar

The idea of someone living in more than one place at a time is really engaging, and the text delivers the experience. Cubist.

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Thanks Peter. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I haven't thought about Cubist. You bring new ideas, which I really appreciate. All the best, friend!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"...intoxicated on their rightness. There was no drink served there, only certainty that their vision was unimpeded."

"They accepted the man’s words as absolute and immutable. That doesn’t sound right, said the boy."

"Alex looked at his hands. He was sure they could strangle a cat. He didn’t think he wanted to, but it was good to know."

"We all have our moments. We all have other names."

You got me again, Victor. I don't pretend to understand all your stuff, but certain lines grab me by the throat.

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Okay, thanks Sharron! I guess in this case grabbing by the throat is a good thing, but be careful. I appreciate you checking it out. And to each, their own understanding, wherever it goes.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Okay... change that to "grabbed me".

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Okay, that's a little easier on the senses...:) You're a good sport....

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Excellent piece here Victor. Really enjoyed the format, the unique character naming and overall flow of the story. Thanks for sharing. - Jim

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Thank you, Jim. I had fun with it, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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Elva's avatar

"Brilliant!", whispered the ghost of my late Englishman husband when I read him your story, Victor. Delicious, I responded. Thank you for stringing the beads so richly.

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

A new demographic for me: ghosts. I'll have to be careful not to stir them up. I have enough hauntings, it seems. Thanks Elva!

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Elva's avatar

You had me at ... the title ... I will be back after I let the story swallow me in its wake. Warm hello!

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Victor D. Sandiego's avatar

Warm hello back to you, Elva. Thanks for checking it out. Good to see you here, and I hope all is well!

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