A Redirection
Sometimes you have to lose everything to find yourself.13 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
Very uplifting story .Your misfortunes have taught you a valuable lesson and you have now embraced a more meaningful life style. Congratulations on your win.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Very uplifting story .Your misfortunes have taught you a valuable lesson and you have now embraced a more meaningful life style. Congratulations on your win.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, particularly at first. The first day, we knew there was a rat snake. A big one. Yeah, I found it with my hand. Me = instant track star. Thanks for the review!.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a wonderful story about a change in your living habits; we never know what its like unless we have to change our pattern of life. I bet you know how the Amish live now?
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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What a wonderful story about a change in your living habits; we never know what its like unless we have to change our pattern of life. I bet you know how the Amish live now?
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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I think the Amish have it better than we did. They at least are prepared. I... was not. But, I adapted. We all do what we have to do. Just how willing you are to bend will determine the shape you are in when you get here. Thank you for your kind review!
Comment from dragonpoet
You had a very good friend to let you use that building. It is always good to learn to depend on yourself. It sounds like pioneer life agrees with you.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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You had a very good friend to let you use that building. It is always good to learn to depend on yourself. It sounds like pioneer life agrees with you.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 05-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much. When I've told people before of this time of our lives, some get it, and some don't. I'm so glad the writers here were willing to see what I saw in the experience. Thank you again!
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You are most kindly welcome, Tara.
Joan
Comment from LJbutterfly
Congratulations on your well deserved win. Your story of triumph over tragedy moves quickly with well chosen words. It also delivers the powerful message that the dollar should not be our most important goal. Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Congratulations on your well deserved win. Your story of triumph over tragedy moves quickly with well chosen words. It also delivers the powerful message that the dollar should not be our most important goal. Well done.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much. I really wasn't expecting it, but am very appreciative. I love the challenge of these short word count contests. Thanks again.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Tara,
Congratulations on your first place win for the hundred word story. It was great to read that your hardships didn't beat you down, but that you overcame them. I do hope that you will post a more detailed story of your time in the barn, it sounds fascinating. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hello Tara,
Congratulations on your first place win for the hundred word story. It was great to read that your hardships didn't beat you down, but that you overcame them. I do hope that you will post a more detailed story of your time in the barn, it sounds fascinating. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 04-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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My husband suggested I should write more a short about it as well. He feels as strongly as I do about that experience. So, keep an eye out. I might just do it!
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Please do. I spent ten years on an "end time" farm here in Alaska. It was one of the most miserable experiences I could have imagined. I ended up writing a book about it and have done pretty good for being self published. I think you have the material for a book possibly. I hope to see more.
Blessings
Tom
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, I think this is from a time perhaps several decades past. It speaks to deep financial struggles but thanks to love between two people, it was also the best of times.
This will be very appealing. Good idea.
Also, the notes help add content without adding to the word count. The rules didn't prohibit it, so why not. Also a good idea.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Hmm, I think this is from a time perhaps several decades past. It speaks to deep financial struggles but thanks to love between two people, it was also the best of times.
This will be very appealing. Good idea.
Also, the notes help add content without adding to the word count. The rules didn't prohibit it, so why not. Also a good idea.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much for your review. It was actually about 8 years ago believe it or not. There's so much more to the story and I think I might just tell it. The snake eviction is a story into its own. Thanks again!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
-Excellent poem entry for the 100 Word Story writing prompt contest.
- your life at the farm sound idelic
-Nice presentation and picture.
-Your descriptive words flow well expressing a clear mental image. Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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-Excellent poem entry for the 100 Word Story writing prompt contest.
- your life at the farm sound idelic
-Nice presentation and picture.
-Your descriptive words flow well expressing a clear mental image. Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm glad you liked it!
Comment from Wendy G
A great story, interesting and well written as well as meaningful. The truth is that people are often happier when they no longer need to chase the dollars, and can enjoy a simple peaceful life. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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A great story, interesting and well written as well as meaningful. The truth is that people are often happier when they no longer need to chase the dollars, and can enjoy a simple peaceful life. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Exactly! Thank you very much for your sweet review.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
Now this is a real story about making lemonade and other desserts when life gave you lemons. Your troubles seem to be a blessing in disguise. It was a good story, but I wish the text was larger and that the story had a visual. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Now this is a real story about making lemonade and other desserts when life gave you lemons. Your troubles seem to be a blessing in disguise. It was a good story, but I wish the text was larger and that the story had a visual. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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I keep forgetting to increase that font size. I'll get it done. It's interesting you say that about a visual. I actually painted a picture not to long ago of "the shop" and the farm. I want to be an artist when I grow up. (JK - Childhood is long past.) My work is still lacking, but I'm learning. Thanks again!
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I'm not a great painter, but I used for one of my poems a painting I had done for a visual. Consider using it and putting a message about it in your author's notes. It will reinforce your message about making do with what one has. You are welcome.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry was well-written, Mystery Author. I found it
to be intense and wasn't sure what would happen in the end.
You packed a lot of info into a short space. The beginning set
the tone, and the ending taught you something valuable about
yourself.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Your contest entry was well-written, Mystery Author. I found it
to be intense and wasn't sure what would happen in the end.
You packed a lot of info into a short space. The beginning set
the tone, and the ending taught you something valuable about
yourself.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind reviews and encouragement.
