Capturing Her Fancy
a Norman Rockwell ekphrastic27 total reviews
Comment from Anne Johnston
What a cute story and a great picture to illustrate. Interesting that the mistletoe didn't work but the promise of candy got the desired result. Very well written.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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What a cute story and a great picture to illustrate. Interesting that the mistletoe didn't work but the promise of candy got the desired result. Very well written.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Rockwell really knew how to tell a story through his paintings. I am delighted you enjoyed my interpretation. Many thanks, Anne, for your praise.
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You are welcome. Yes his paintings certainly told a story.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I love this!! The Norman Rockwell picture shows exactly what you wrote! The ekphrastic poetry contest is a sure winner for you! I love the dialogue describing the whole scene as it plays out in the picture! In just 100 words you nailed it! Thank you for posting this on this black Friday where all the shoppers are wildly shopping.
Take good care of yourself,
Jesse
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I love this!! The Norman Rockwell picture shows exactly what you wrote! The ekphrastic poetry contest is a sure winner for you! I love the dialogue describing the whole scene as it plays out in the picture! In just 100 words you nailed it! Thank you for posting this on this black Friday where all the shoppers are wildly shopping.
Take good care of yourself,
Jesse
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I could do no wrong with a Rockwell picture to inspire me. Many thanks, Jesse, for praising my story.
Comment from chatterbox1
Good one! Your girl has her priorities; she knows what she wants.
Good on you for being prepared.
Your story stays on point, with a strong ending. You got my vote.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Good one! Your girl has her priorities; she knows what she wants.
Good on you for being prepared.
Your story stays on point, with a strong ending. You got my vote.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Indeed young Peggy has her priorities straight. Many thanks for praising my story AND your vote.
Comment from Bill Schott
This one-hundred-word story, Capturing Her Fancy, has the required word count and illustrates a young lad discovering the right bait to lure in the desired catch. Fun tale.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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This one-hundred-word story, Capturing Her Fancy, has the required word count and illustrates a young lad discovering the right bait to lure in the desired catch. Fun tale.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Our young narrator does seem to have discovered the right bait here. One wonders how much success with women he had as he grew older. Many thanks for sharing my story, Bill.
Comment from jaded831
Great entry, you had all the elements that make up a story, and unlike most of the other entries your story had an ending. Which makes you at the top of the list. The picture added to your fun story.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Great entry, you had all the elements that make up a story, and unlike most of the other entries your story had an ending. Which makes you at the top of the list. The picture added to your fun story.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much for your high praise of my story. I must share your kudos with Mr. Rockwell who provided the inspiration.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, this is a cutre little write and us girls do like our chocolate as it melts in the mouth and reaches our hearts, much enjoyed, a cute write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Ha ha ha, this is a cutre little write and us girls do like our chocolate as it melts in the mouth and reaches our hearts, much enjoyed, a cute write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I am delighted to learn that most girls share Peggy's love of chocolate. Many thanks for your kind praise, Dolly.
Comment from Bonnie Seach
The Norman Rockwell illustration did it for me!
It must have inspired the author to write such an endearing 100 word story.
Life the way it was... could be... but seems no more, in a world changing from bad to worse.
This cute glance back to happier times is a tonic for dispelling gloom in these days of incipient doom...
Thank you, and Best Wishes for the voting booth!
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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The Norman Rockwell illustration did it for me!
It must have inspired the author to write such an endearing 100 word story.
Life the way it was... could be... but seems no more, in a world changing from bad to worse.
This cute glance back to happier times is a tonic for dispelling gloom in these days of incipient doom...
Thank you, and Best Wishes for the voting booth!
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Bonnie, I share your admiration for Norman Rockwell. His art/illustrations all told a story and that's why Saturday Evening Post loved to use them for their covers. Many thanks for the high praise and those six bright stars.
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NR of the Saturday Evening Post knew how to portray American life in the fifties. He did it better than most. Kind regards.
Comment from LisaMay
I've always enjoyed Norman Rockwell's art - how it captures everyday life and special moments in a realistic manner, so I was drawn to your story. It is very well written, capturing how to bribe a girl to gain a Christmas kiss. I admire Petey's strategy. Everybody has their price. Good looking girls are often snooty and play hard to get. ("Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker" - when he's older he'll be buying Peggy's drinks.)
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I've always enjoyed Norman Rockwell's art - how it captures everyday life and special moments in a realistic manner, so I was drawn to your story. It is very well written, capturing how to bribe a girl to gain a Christmas kiss. I admire Petey's strategy. Everybody has their price. Good looking girls are often snooty and play hard to get. ("Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker" - when he's older he'll be buying Peggy's drinks.)
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I loved Rockwell and have often used his art to inspire my stories. I am delighted you enjoyed this one, Lisa. One must wonder if the narrator continued to succeed with women as he grew older.
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I hope Petey didn't use his skills in a manipulative manner. I also hope he found true love and lived happily ever after, being faithful.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A delightful tale of taking a Norman Rockwell painting and adding a story to his picture. Here the girl will not kiss with the traditional mistletoe, but a chocolate bar now that is something different.
Very well written and I enjoyed the story.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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A delightful tale of taking a Norman Rockwell painting and adding a story to his picture. Here the girl will not kiss with the traditional mistletoe, but a chocolate bar now that is something different.
Very well written and I enjoyed the story.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Mary
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my interpretation of the well-known Rockwell painting. Many thanks for sharing and praising my story, Mary.
Comment from Wendy G
Lol, what a fun short story! It was very well written, and it finished with a humorous ending, pleasing to read. The presentation is excellent - a perfect image. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Lol, what a fun short story! It was very well written, and it finished with a humorous ending, pleasing to read. The presentation is excellent - a perfect image. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much, Wendy, for praising my story. I am delighted you thought it was great fun.