Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays, however you celebrated them. It’s good to be back at Friday Fictioneers Central. Huge thanks to Rochelle for finding time to organise this group in between writing novels, visiting family or icing the odd cake, and my thanks to all who contribute each week making this a fantastic group to be a part of.
Copyright Melanie Greenwood
Genre: Fiction
Word count: 100
Dream Flight
‘Would you really buy one, if you won the Lottery?’
‘Well it’s on my list. I’d love one. Just think of the freedom, taking off whenever you wanted…’
‘What else is on your list?’
‘A long stay at a health farm, I fancy the one in Arizona where all the celebs go to get their fat sucked out.’
They both laughed as Mel placed the magazine back on the bedside cabinet. She sat on the bed, reaching for her best friend’s hand. There would be no flight or health farm visit; they both knew it, but it helped to dream.
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Happy New Year ! Nice writing, simple and to the point. 🙂
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Thank you, pleased you liked it 🙂
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Dear Dee,
It’s nice to dream, isn’t it? The camaraderie of these two friends comes through nicely.
BTW as for the odd cake…not anymore. Although I’m going to make rose cupcakes for my son and DIL to be in October for their reception. 😉 Aside from that, if you want a decorated cake, find a bakery/
Love your story. Sweet and simple.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
For some reason this went into the ‘spam’ box and I have only just found it, so apologies for the late response. Given your present workload, I’m not surprised about the cakes, but I bet the cupcakes in October will be something else!
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘Please Say Kaddish For Me’ – I cried and smiled in equal measure. I grew attached to the family, particularly admiring the spirit and determination of Havah and got very worried many times when I sensed something bad was about to happen. You produced a very vivid and believable portrayal of Jewish family life in some of the worst times imaginable. A huge well done, you should be so proud.
Best wishes
Dee
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You caught the mood nicely without overkill. Well done.
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Thank you Sandra, had to do a rewrite, pleased to worked!
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Awww, we can all, but dream
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In this situation, that’s all they could do. Thanks for reading
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Dreams never hurt if you don’t make them too important.. nicely written.
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Thank you Björn
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Sweet dreams.
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Thanks Dawn
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Haven’t we all had those conversations at one time of our life? Nicely done!
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Yes true, but hopefully not in this situation, losing a friend is never easy.
I think I was a bit too vague with this tale, will try harder next time.
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No, it is not…
I think the vagueness works here!
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Oh my, this was very touching.
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I was thinking I had been too vague with this, thank you for your kind comment Loré 😀
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No, it isn’t too vague. We are lucky if our lives are graced by friendships like this one.
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…and the next day they won the lottery! We all dream. Nice one .
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Dreaming eases the pain for a moment – and sometimes that’s the best we can hope for. Randy
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Thank you Randy. I was starting to think I had been too vague with this tale but you were spot on 😀
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Hey, I’m all about dreams. Nothing worth having starts without one.
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Thanks Russ
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Beautifully understated.
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So pleased you liked it, thank you.
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A lovely story with a sad but still positive twist, that’s an art. I don’t think you were too vague. Happy New Year to you, too.
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Lovely, subtle touches here. The story sneaks up on you. I like that. A great picture of friendship and hope.
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Great friendships withstand almost everything that life can throw at them.Thanks for reading Margaret.
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Beautiful story. I love the last paragraph it speaks to the way hope rallies in hopeless situations.
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Thank you Joseph, sometimes to dream is all there is left.
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That is true.
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This was a lovely story of real friendship. They seem to be old friends. Well done, Dee. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Yes, very old friends. Thanks for reading Suzanne 🙂
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Happy New Year Dee. Beautiful story.
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Thank you 😀
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