The Chair
Some objects are part of the family.26 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
The association of the chair with the grandfather is sufficient justification for keeping it, as memories and the stories behind the memories are both necessary and enjoyable. Well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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The association of the chair with the grandfather is sufficient justification for keeping it, as memories and the stories behind the memories are both necessary and enjoyable. Well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Wendy, thanks for taking the time to review my story. Glad you enjoyed it and it did eventually win the contest. Take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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That's good! Congratulations. Well deserved.
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This one-hundred-word flash fiction story, The Chair, has the proper word count and creates a warm and lasting memento to keep Dad in the family's lives.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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This one-hundred-word flash fiction story, The Chair, has the proper word count and creates a warm and lasting memento to keep Dad in the family's lives.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Bill,
Thanks for taking the time to review my story. It did win the contest and I am of course very happy. Yes Dad is still around.
Take Care.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
A wonderful story memorialising a person no longer here but also not gone from the lives and heart of his family. The chair is a perfect symbol of that--still useful, still loved,
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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A wonderful story memorialising a person no longer here but also not gone from the lives and heart of his family. The chair is a perfect symbol of that--still useful, still loved,
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Nancy,
thanks for taking time to review my story. It did win the contest and I am so glad you enjoyed it. Take Care and thanks for the six star rating.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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:-)
Comment from Patty Palmer
What a lovely story. I like how the wife dealt with the death as if he was still alive. How nice to think that Grampa might drop in and the kids could talk to Grampa. He probably is watching over them and maybe he does visit. Good job! Good luck with the contest.
Patty
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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What a lovely story. I like how the wife dealt with the death as if he was still alive. How nice to think that Grampa might drop in and the kids could talk to Grampa. He probably is watching over them and maybe he does visit. Good job! Good luck with the contest.
Patty
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Patty,
Thanks for taking time to review my story. I am glad you enjoyed it and I can report it did win the contest. Take care.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from karenina
I have my father's rocking chair for the very same reason. Pieces of him tiptop with me each time I walk by it, in the den. My sensory memory takes me back to the nights he would sit there quietly pondering, puffing on his pipe. Cherry pipe tobacco. The smell of love. Tears are brimming...and a smile.
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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I have my father's rocking chair for the very same reason. Pieces of him tiptop with me each time I walk by it, in the den. My sensory memory takes me back to the nights he would sit there quietly pondering, puffing on his pipe. Cherry pipe tobacco. The smell of love. Tears are brimming...and a smile.
Karenina
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Karenina,
Thanks for taking the time to review my story. Glad you enjoyed it. I can clearly see how it would relate to your personal experiences. Take Care and yes it did win the contest.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I really enjoyed your poem. Telling a complete story using 100 words is tricky but you did a good job doing just that. Your words painted such a clear picture that I can almost smell the leather. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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I really enjoyed your poem. Telling a complete story using 100 words is tricky but you did a good job doing just that. Your words painted such a clear picture that I can almost smell the leather. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to review my story. Glad you enjoyed the read. The story did win the contest . Take care and have a good day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully done in just 100 words! And you connect the chair with how it reminds the narrator of his father's face and keeping it in the family keeps his presence near. Hope you do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Beautifully done in just 100 words! And you connect the chair with how it reminds the narrator of his father's face and keeping it in the family keeps his presence near. Hope you do well in the contest!
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to review my story. I am glad you enjoyed it . I can tell you that it was able to win the contest.
Please take care and have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I so agree with you. Chairs do tell a story about the person who used or sat in the chair. I have many treasured items where I have purchased items at an auction, too. The items are part of a life.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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I so agree with you. Chairs do tell a story about the person who used or sat in the chair. I have many treasured items where I have purchased items at an auction, too. The items are part of a life.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to review my story. I am glad you enjoyed it and I am happy to inform you it did win the contest.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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congratulations!
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written. I love it!
the chair, reminded me - comma not needed
The kids did love it and every - here's where you could put the comma, between 'it' and 'and'
Best wishes and good luck.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Well written. I love it!
the chair, reminded me - comma not needed
The kids did love it and every - here's where you could put the comma, between 'it' and 'and'
Best wishes and good luck.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Wayne,
Thanks for taking time to review my story. Also the tips are appreciated. The story was good enough to win the contest.
Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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Wow! Congratulations!
Comment from Shirley McLain
I love this flash fiction. I like the fact it sounds so real. Things of our loved ones can keep them close. You did an excellent job with errors. Have a blessed evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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I love this flash fiction. I like the fact it sounds so real. Things of our loved ones can keep them close. You did an excellent job with errors. Have a blessed evening. Shirley
Comment Written 18-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Shirley,
Thanks for taking the time to review my story. Glad you enjoyed the read and I can happily inform you that the story won the contest.
Take Care.
Cheers
Barry Penfold
