tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post4589678994678062526..comments2024-03-28T16:06:50.879+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: The Meaning of Life by J L HiggsCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-41423597124926347172017-09-19T17:19:38.526+01:002017-09-19T17:19:38.526+01:00Terrific story! Makes one think!Terrific story! Makes one think!sharon frame gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493010889838149043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-31891766633301678292017-08-15T14:17:21.736+01:002017-08-15T14:17:21.736+01:00Interesting, and thought-provoking piece. Ten peop...Interesting, and thought-provoking piece. Ten people could be assigned to write a story structured like this one, and there would be ten (or more) different outcomes. But for those who think that ‘Old age is a mix of lowered expectations and ability,’ or a journey from optimism to disillusionment—it’s not that way for all older people. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511352728238683573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-3901540049813918832017-08-14T00:53:23.266+01:002017-08-14T00:53:23.266+01:00So much for "golden age" crap. Old age ...So much for "golden age" crap. Old age is a mix of lowered expectations and ability.<br /><br />Titanium age wouldn't be so bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-40015090368001333372017-08-13T13:07:50.516+01:002017-08-13T13:07:50.516+01:00A skillful appraisal of the way in which our lives...A skillful appraisal of the way in which our lives are dominated by numbers; 84, '867 pairs of shoes...four or five pairs' - reduced to two, thirteen candles made up of 8, 4, and 1. 42 years old, a 17 year old, 8 years old, 'a zillion balloons'...and all presented within the format of the 3 ages of Man - reversed. A superbly constructed and delivered piece, and so depressing I almost fell into the trap of failing to comment! <br />B r o o k eAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142492723192523556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-6253037456200563612017-08-12T14:44:36.679+01:002017-08-12T14:44:36.679+01:00A nicely drawn portrait of a life from optimistic ...A nicely drawn portrait of a life from optimistic childhood, to disillusioned middle age, and finally bitterness in the later years. I imagine we all hope "that's not me."David Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683380054995884030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-37513791566496766412017-08-11T21:51:51.936+01:002017-08-11T21:51:51.936+01:00Our expectations diminish as our age increases. Su...Our expectations diminish as our age increases. Such a well done piece, with the three stories sharing the "don't forget to make a wish" imperative. I love it. Thank you.Nancy Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-39883469563083927932017-08-11T12:22:19.020+01:002017-08-11T12:22:19.020+01:00how the importance or otherwise of birthday celebr...how the importance or otherwise of birthday celebrations changes as we age. the second I think is the most poignant.<br />Mike McCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-20925065147188005832017-08-11T09:58:14.958+01:002017-08-11T09:58:14.958+01:00Well-drawn vignettes leaving spaces in which to wr...Well-drawn vignettes leaving spaces in which to write other stories - Ruth's adolescent journey and her meeting with her wife? Thanks,<br />CeinwenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145727006327466838noreply@blogger.com