tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post431298735507903620..comments2023-10-25T03:20:20.953-07:00Comments on Sally's Scribbles: WEP AUGUST 2020 - LONG SHADOW - DLSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-7649661594575415202020-08-27T22:23:54.912-07:002020-08-27T22:23:54.912-07:00Great way to use the prompt. I love how British th...Great way to use the prompt. I love how British this is, which is such a stupid remark, but it brings this strong voice to it, like it solidifies the characters and setting. I don't know how to explain my compliment. Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343722894608893190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-61839994439734303742020-08-27T15:01:03.329-07:002020-08-27T15:01:03.329-07:00That was really nice... the long shadow of a hero!...That was really nice... the long shadow of a hero!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-50545387010208404502020-08-25T20:29:04.327-07:002020-08-25T20:29:04.327-07:00This was a great take on the prompt--the shadow of...This was a great take on the prompt--the shadow of service passed down the generations. It happens a lot. A nice reflection of two different heroes. (Also loved to see mention of Somerset, as I used to live there--beautiful place!)Donna Hantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620841692960550354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-52749966569764814902020-08-25T03:32:44.731-07:002020-08-25T03:32:44.731-07:00Hi Sally - it read so true ... I feel for firefigh...Hi Sally - it read so true ... I feel for firefighters in the midst of mega fires ... but thank them for being there to look after us in times of incendiaries or car disasters. Thanks - take care and stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-49230470463820177172020-08-23T05:54:46.671-07:002020-08-23T05:54:46.671-07:00Got a bit confused when I didn't read the subh...Got a bit confused when I didn't read the subheading. Bu great use of description, really redolent of the horrors of fire. Good work!Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-30259330655052615082020-08-23T04:58:06.643-07:002020-08-23T04:58:06.643-07:00That was fascinating and I loved the juxtaposition...That was fascinating and I loved the juxtaposition of the past and the present. Pretty good descriptions there, specially with what I saw on the news today about the fires in California. Firefighters deserve this homage you have paid to them. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-46993119512092477622020-08-23T01:55:21.784-07:002020-08-23T01:55:21.784-07:00I loved the way you managed to string Fred's s...I loved the way you managed to string Fred's story with his great grandson's. It also shows how times have changed between then and now.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702896194225013297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-40620796826928570082020-08-22T11:24:49.095-07:002020-08-22T11:24:49.095-07:00Nice tie in with the present day. Dixie JarchowNice tie in with the present day. Dixie JarchowEdixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456284421134490534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-23249031790066688152020-08-21T19:45:47.679-07:002020-08-21T19:45:47.679-07:00What a wonderful generational story that suits the...What a wonderful generational story that suits the prompt perfectly. Very serious and yet ligh-hearted. Thanks for such a delightful entry. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-33875392467206916122020-08-21T00:29:28.372-07:002020-08-21T00:29:28.372-07:00Exquisite hommage story to firefighters past and p...Exquisite hommage story to firefighters past and present. Very well written and prompt weaved in beautifully at the end. Thank you, my mother was 8 at the outbreak of the war, in Dorset. So this brings back memories of her stories too, she still talks about WWII, it defined her life. Happy WEP week.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-78658636870936110562020-08-20T20:57:55.038-07:002020-08-20T20:57:55.038-07:00We often tend to ignore the services of firefighte...We often tend to ignore the services of firefighters or paramedics and you beautifully brought out their heroism. I also liked that the story went about in two phases. Enjoyed this tale.<br />Sonia from https://soniadogra.comA Hundred Quillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074191241031721056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-64199954855951556622020-08-20T18:56:49.217-07:002020-08-20T18:56:49.217-07:00A story of heroes and no villains,,,unless fire is...A story of heroes and no villains,,,unless fire is the villain. Yes, we have a very active volunteer fire brigade too and it was often the volunteers who fought the massive bushfires of 2019. They are more used to forest fires than their city counterparts.<br /><br />Trust you to get that beautiful historical aspect in your stories, Sally. It added more depth to your story. We need our firefighters more than ever! Thank you!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-52919113854445795382020-08-20T18:48:50.492-07:002020-08-20T18:48:50.492-07:00This was a wonderful tale of courage and of a prou...This was a wonderful tale of courage and of a proud family legacy. You wrote such vivid descriptions, and I cared about all the characters you created here. Marvelous!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-63183060157405737232020-08-20T12:25:12.149-07:002020-08-20T12:25:12.149-07:00The generational aspect of the narrative is a supe...The generational aspect of the narrative is a superb touch the piece. Along with capturing the danger fire inherently possesses, and the bravery of the men and women who try tame the fire before it causes ruin. Well done, Sally. Christopher Scott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627870625577204377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-50803893003767460352020-08-20T09:28:44.151-07:002020-08-20T09:28:44.151-07:00I liked the generational theme. And since I've...I liked the generational theme. And since I've been very up close and personal with fire this week, your story fit into my experience perfectly. I give our firefighters huge high fives and so appreciate them. Thanks for giving them a story.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-78029548743426404872020-08-20T04:55:52.288-07:002020-08-20T04:55:52.288-07:00This was beautiful, a great tribute to heroes of t...This was beautiful, a great tribute to heroes of the present and the past..thank you. Particularly liked the graphic descriptions of fire fighting action in the first para, drew me right in. An imaginative use of the prompt.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-78376374048310340542020-08-20T04:53:21.983-07:002020-08-20T04:53:21.983-07:00Hi,
This is a poignant story that reminded me of t...Hi,<br />This is a poignant story that reminded me of the fire fighters in England during World War II. I like how you connected the history of the family, a continuation of career that runs in the next generation of the family. A long shadow.<br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat GarciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-69451637219397070372020-08-20T00:28:23.271-07:002020-08-20T00:28:23.271-07:00Very well done.
My brother used to be a firefighte...Very well done.<br />My brother used to be a firefighter/paramedic. A slip off a ladder truck left him with five shattered lumbar vertebrae. He has had three surgeries but the nerve damage left him feeling like his left foot is constantly in a bucket of scalding water. It's such an important and dangerous job and the people who do it don't get paid nearly well enough.<br /><a href="http://www.naughtynetherworldpress.com" rel="nofollow">Naughty Netherworld Press</a>Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-57684101701166051572020-08-19T19:41:16.056-07:002020-08-19T19:41:16.056-07:00Friends are now caught in the California fires and...Friends are now caught in the California fires and they need these heros, we all do. Thank you! A wonderful tribute!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-2043101294436332792020-08-19T13:59:29.323-07:002020-08-19T13:59:29.323-07:00Thank you.
I love it.
Here in Australia many of ou...Thank you.<br />I love it.<br />Here in Australia many of our firefighters - and particularly those tackling bushfires - are volunteers too. Our number for emergency services is 000.<br />And yes, they ARE heroes. One and all.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-27818532257985250502020-08-19T12:24:39.156-07:002020-08-19T12:24:39.156-07:00I always thought that a firefighter was a professi...I always thought that a firefighter was a profession requiring lots of courage. Fighting a fire - it would scare me silly.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-6415935426172663432020-08-19T06:13:42.397-07:002020-08-19T06:13:42.397-07:00Loved it! The echoes in the two snippets are aweso...Loved it! The echoes in the two snippets are awesome. Firefighters are definitely heroes in all generations!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596586419077019479.post-53195219197066301962020-08-19T04:55:51.579-07:002020-08-19T04:55:51.579-07:00A story of heros and courage. Enjoyed.A story of heros and courage. Enjoyed.Sanhita Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343518865837305340noreply@blogger.com