Up for hire (by the hour) to chant over the terminally ill; that’s an Obama phone in his vest pocket; they’re living in her mother’s basement; he’s thinking up aps; she’s a personal shopper for a Russian all girl’s band (the name of which can no longer be uttered out loud). They mugged some elderly couple on the beach at dawn doing Tai Chi, to get their shoes.
Just a guess. Do more, that was fun. I like that they’re next to “Exotic Flavors”.
Oops, thanks for another great book recommendation!! Just finished the first story in The Gandy Dancer & other Short Stories, “Grandpa’s ticket to ride”!! So WONDERFUL!! Look forward to the rest of the book!!
Hello Bruce, what an awesome thrill to see this here! I couldn’t possibly be more pleased or proud, I hope you enjoy the rest of the Gandy Dancer stories. From me and all writers shrugging off comets and darkness whilst working in outer space, THANK YOU. Barbara Sparhawk
No, thank you, Barbara (and John again). It’s such a pleasure to read. I read it differently than most books I read, in as I enjoy reading each of your stories with as few interruptions as possible. Then, sitting for a few moments afterward to absorb the emotions each story stirs in me. Really, NO jive !!
In 1969-1970 that would have been us.
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October 11, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Yes, it’s just that the buttons and the emblems don’t make sense to me. But I guess we didn’t make much sense back then either. 🙂
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October 11, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Up for hire (by the hour) to chant over the terminally ill; that’s an Obama phone in his vest pocket; they’re living in her mother’s basement; he’s thinking up aps; she’s a personal shopper for a Russian all girl’s band (the name of which can no longer be uttered out loud). They mugged some elderly couple on the beach at dawn doing Tai Chi, to get their shoes.
Just a guess. Do more, that was fun. I like that they’re next to “Exotic Flavors”.
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October 11, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Great characterizations, fun to read. You must be a . . . Hey, wait – you ARE a writer! With a superb collection of short stories.
https://www.amazon.com/Gandy-Dancer-Other-Short-Stories/dp/1412018749
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October 11, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Never thought to make that link, so kind of you! Thanks, writer.
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October 12, 2016 at 3:06 pm
Love it! He’s just someone who like to wear his likes on his sleeve… less vest?
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October 23, 2016 at 10:18 pm
You never know, he might be a brain surgeon on vacation. 😀
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October 24, 2016 at 10:10 am
Oops, thanks for another great book recommendation!! Just finished the first story in The Gandy Dancer & other Short Stories, “Grandpa’s ticket to ride”!! So WONDERFUL!! Look forward to the rest of the book!!
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November 1, 2016 at 8:32 pm
I’m thrilled you bought her book! Here’s a post about Barbara I did a long time ago which you may enjoy.
https://oopsjohn.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/a-woman-for-all-seasons/
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November 1, 2016 at 8:52 pm
Amazingly interesting, thanks!! And the book… ❤ ❤ ❤ !!!
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November 2, 2016 at 7:19 am
You’re a peach, Oops. Thanks, made my day/week/year!
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November 2, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Hello Bruce, what an awesome thrill to see this here! I couldn’t possibly be more pleased or proud, I hope you enjoy the rest of the Gandy Dancer stories. From me and all writers shrugging off comets and darkness whilst working in outer space, THANK YOU. Barbara Sparhawk
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November 2, 2016 at 4:18 pm
No, thank you, Barbara (and John again). It’s such a pleasure to read. I read it differently than most books I read, in as I enjoy reading each of your stories with as few interruptions as possible. Then, sitting for a few moments afterward to absorb the emotions each story stirs in me. Really, NO jive !!
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November 2, 2016 at 9:57 pm