Waving a White Flag
Another way to tell the story of a White Christmas.17 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
"Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree!"
Goes to show, a person should be careful what they vow.
Well written story.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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"Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree!"
Goes to show, a person should be careful what they vow.
Well written story.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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I appreciated your review.it made me smile.
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is an unusual, but fitting, Christmas story. Suggestion: 'I introduced myself and (said) that I was a counselor.' I like the way you ended the story with the stable draped in forgiveness and reconciliation, and bringing out the white Christmas linens. You brought the story into the lap of the readers. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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This is an unusual, but fitting, Christmas story. Suggestion: 'I introduced myself and (said) that I was a counselor.' I like the way you ended the story with the stable draped in forgiveness and reconciliation, and bringing out the white Christmas linens. You brought the story into the lap of the readers. Nicely done!
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thank you for a wonderful review. You did a wonderful job of the way I wanted this story to end up. You are one of the few that figured it out. -Bill
Comment from lancellot
An interesting story, and timely for the season. It is well told and has a perfect theme and resolution.
notes:
A soldier sitting across the aisle was on his way back to his barracks near Monterey.
- This line should follow after you decided to speak to him. That explains how you knew this.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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An interesting story, and timely for the season. It is well told and has a perfect theme and resolution.
notes:
A soldier sitting across the aisle was on his way back to his barracks near Monterey.
- This line should follow after you decided to speak to him. That explains how you knew this.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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I agree with you. I also overheard him telling the conductor why he was on the train. I should have put this in. Thanks for the review.-Bill
Comment from CM Kelly
Great story, very touching. It reminded me of a few similar travel situations I have had. Of course not as meaningful and powerful as yours.. Your story has encouraged me to write them down. I'll try and post one or two of them in the next few days.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Great story, very touching. It reminded me of a few similar travel situations I have had. Of course not as meaningful and powerful as yours.. Your story has encouraged me to write them down. I'll try and post one or two of them in the next few days.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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I will be intentional is the read. Will request to be a fan so that I will be alerted. Thank you for your read and review. And also for your six. I must confess, I didn't think it would get so many. -Bill
Comment from DonandVicki
A very touching true story, a real tear jerker. You pulled me in with the first few lines. It have real significance for me as a Sailor I use to travel back home by train.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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A very touching true story, a real tear jerker. You pulled me in with the first few lines. It have real significance for me as a Sailor I use to travel back home by train.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Then you know the anticipation. Thanks for being a part of this dynamic.-Bill
Comment from estory
I think it's a poignant little story of a homecoming, a reconciliation. The symbolism of the white sheets in front of the house, life all the tensions and apprehensions in the hesitant young soldier who is estranged from his parents. Bringing us into this by overhearing a conversation on a train makes this much more approachable for the readers. estory
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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I think it's a poignant little story of a homecoming, a reconciliation. The symbolism of the white sheets in front of the house, life all the tensions and apprehensions in the hesitant young soldier who is estranged from his parents. Bringing us into this by overhearing a conversation on a train makes this much more approachable for the readers. estory
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thank you for your review. By the time he was leaving the train everyone in that train car was aware of what was happening and they all became involved.-bill
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Waving a White Flag, is one that would melt the hearts of anyone who has ever wanted so much to be given the opportunity to find and provide the means to reunion. Nice one, William.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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This story, Waving a White Flag, is one that would melt the hearts of anyone who has ever wanted so much to be given the opportunity to find and provide the means to reunion. Nice one, William.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Again thank you, Bill. I thought I had all ready replied. -Bill
Comment from zanya
Wow and this is actually a true story - restores my faith in humanity and our ability( and sometimes we have to dig deep to find it!!)to forgive others especially, perhaps, our nearest and dearest. Thanks for lifting our spirits.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Wow and this is actually a true story - restores my faith in humanity and our ability( and sometimes we have to dig deep to find it!!)to forgive others especially, perhaps, our nearest and dearest. Thanks for lifting our spirits.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Forgiveness is the hardest work we humans face. Thanks for your read and also for such a rare air score on the review. I know you get very few to give so I appreciate how much this story meant to you. Again, thanks. -Bill
Comment from Nicki.B
I absolutely love this. What an amazing story, the anticipation to see what happened had me gripped and I adore a happy ending!!!
A beautiful story of forgiveness and family and hope and all the trimmings, you told the story so well.
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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I absolutely love this. What an amazing story, the anticipation to see what happened had me gripped and I adore a happy ending!!!
A beautiful story of forgiveness and family and hope and all the trimmings, you told the story so well.
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Nicki. I'm glad this story touched you. And a special thanks for receiving one of your rare sixes. I am honored.
Comment from Wendy G
A beautiful true story, speaking of the love of family, and the power of forgiveness. Your story was very moving, a real prodigal son returning home for a new start. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2024
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A beautiful true story, speaking of the love of family, and the power of forgiveness. Your story was very moving, a real prodigal son returning home for a new start. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Wendy. And a huge thanks for your six!
-Bill