Comment from tempeste

Exceptional

Ciao!

This made me smile.

Also I don't think God would mind if a dog was in church .

St.Francis loved animals and blessed them .

Congratulations on the win!

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2023

I am so glad my story made you smile. Rockwell?s art makes it easy to write stories like this. Many thanks for the congrats and that bonanza of stars. Rod

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Congratulations on your win, Rod. Your words plus
the picture paired perfectly. Your little story was fun
to read. Those words were descriptive and well thought
out.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023

Thank you very much, Jan. I am glad my story was fun to read. It was also fun to write. Rod

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

They let dogs into several facilities, even churches. A short story that had a beginning, plot and ending. Like your idea as a church is a place where anyone can go for comfort.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thank you, Rosemary, so much for sharing my shortie. Rod

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Well done, my friend. I see how this in fact is the contest winner. I see how the picture inspired your story perfectly.
Thank you for posting and entering.
John

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Hi, John. I appreciate your kind praise of my shortie. It was fun to write. Rod

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

This is a good entry for the humorous 50 word story contest. You have set the scene with boy late to church - but add a dog, well that makes for an interesting read. Especially if the dog is in genuflecting (a new word for me by the way. Thank you :-) position. Well done on this fun read.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

I am delighted you enjoyed my shortie and learned a new word, too. Rod

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This humorous fifty-word story, A Good Catholic, has the proper word count and finds the quick-witted student handling a sticky situation with a bit of style. Funny.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

I truly appreciate your sharing and reviewing my shortie, Bill.
Rod

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

This is a good entry into the 50 Word Story contest. The text is a great size. The story is stated with clarity and is easily understood. You did a good job with a few words in telling a solid and relatable story. Love your use of the word "genuflecting". It's been a while since I have seen that word. The visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Hi, Sandra. I always welcome your reviews and critiques. Many thanks for sharing my shortie. Rod

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hehehe ... Great entry for the Humorous 50 Word Story writing prompt contest.

The story grabbed my interest. The dialogue is believable and has a funny ending.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Gypsy, I am so pleased you like this shortie. It was fun to write. Rod

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

I loved your little story. I would like to take my care dog to Mass but dogs are not allowed. So, instead my carer takes me. Good luck in the contest, you have my vote.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Aussie, I truly appreciate your vote and am thrilled you love my story. It was fun to write. Rod

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. Dogs should be allowed in more public places so long as they are well behaved and well controlled. Humorous short story. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023

I am so glad you enjoyed my shortie, Wendy. Thanks for sharing.