Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

Quite clever. You've added a new dimension to the old Van Winkle family. I really admire writers who can adapt old stories and bring them into today's world. You've done that well here.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023

heavens! thanks you so much! if you have the time and interest, my favorite one is Wickibod Crane, but it's fine if you don't. And I do thank you for your very nice comments!
Katharine

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette

Excellent

Darn I wish I had a six to give you for this awesome brainstorm. And what a storm it was. I see old grumpy male parts changed into a sweet and lovely female, as well as a grumpy woman who turns also into a sweet lovely female. Well there is no other explanation except that Mr Rip must have been making everyone miserable. Amazing what two kind and caring women can do to change all the parts that made everyone so grumpy. Makes you realize that we are a product so often at how we are treated in life. Your story may be far fetched, but when I look at it in this way, I am saddened by the amount of women I know who may have been happier in life with a little support of their husband.

Sorry I know this was meant to be lighthearted and fun, and it still is, but also a delightful tale of how much kindness can make a difference in someone's life.
Thank you for this awesome and fun well written story of a new take on, "change of life." Lol.... you also have such a fun sense of humor and am so happy to have come looking for more after finding stumbling upon your Israel poem. You my dear, are so very talented!!!

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023

Thank you, Deb. You said a mouthful. Women are so affected by their husbands, that sometimes they loose their own personalities. After I posted it, I realized it was really kind of a strange story, but that was not my intention; it's just that women are much better at looking at things from both sides and are more even tempered (sometimes) AND can multi- think as well as multi-task. Anyway, thank you for understanding and appreciating!!!!
Katharine

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

Nice and tied up. Most everything was explained. So, the problem was never his wife. It was the male Rip.
A new useful life was now being led. Good fo Rippa.
And his wife is flourishing. Karen

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023

thanks, Karen. A lot was left unexplained, I guess. My sister thought they were gay. I had not intended that at all. Am glad you saw it for what it was.

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 10-Oct-2023

I never saw gay. It did not occur to me. They just got along.

reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023

right. that was my intent. thanks.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

I have no idea what to say, other than I like where this began and ended. Your photo enticed me in, but then I am a male and dreams of farmgirls in Daisy Dukes or shirtless overalls is a dream past due. Well done.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023

Thanks, Tom, imagination gone wild :)

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Well, this is well written and edited. It skips a lot, tells a lot, and explains little, but I think it is just what the contest was looking for. Perhaps what most will be about. Not quite sure about the humor, but an old person becoming young, and two females being young again and then becoming successful on their own, should appeal to FanStory's demographics.

I think you have a winning entry.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023

thank you! I wasn't sure about the humor, either, but I kept looking at the other categories to choose from and finally just picked humor because it certainly wasn't philosophy or any of them, really.
Sometimes I get too wordy and I decided this wouldn't. Had to chuckle at "explains little." true.

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

I'm glad I'm not the only one who spotted that error in the writing prompt. I love your silly short story, and I enjoyed every word. I wish you worlds of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023

thank you very much! That's a smile-maker for sure!

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Sounds like a good ending for all concerned. An engaging story showing imagination and creativity. Well written. Sending best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023

Thanks, Wendy. Your comments are much appreciated.