tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post6786064841604541049..comments2024-03-19T07:16:47.153+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: Binary Code by Jim BartlettCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-31684940433779147092015-02-03T07:26:18.935+00:002015-02-03T07:26:18.935+00:00Thanks for the read and the comments, Ernesto. It ...Thanks for the read and the comments, Ernesto. It really helps when readers provide insights into what they like (or don't like) about a story. P.S. - I like Seymour, too! Jim Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429957545169700110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-27216577157568821692015-01-29T22:37:59.463+00:002015-01-29T22:37:59.463+00:00I liked Seymour. Although he adds up things and ca...I liked Seymour. Although he adds up things and calculates, he also knows the real "value" of life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944201855929407520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-30631599493044745802014-11-01T15:36:49.033+00:002014-11-01T15:36:49.033+00:00PS - the "lassoed in" line was a late ad...PS - the "lassoed in" line was a late add, and one of my favorites as well. Happy writing. (Looking forward to something from you, soon.)Jim Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429957545169700110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-9722085833509334092014-11-01T15:31:36.779+00:002014-11-01T15:31:36.779+00:00I'm definitely going to give Mike's story ...I'm definitely going to give Mike's story a look-see! Thanks for the recommendation. And, more so, thanks for the read and the kind comments. The only thing that seems to be "belching bills" around me is the postman, and, most certainly, they're the wrong kind of bills ;-) Thanks again, Brooke.Jim Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429957545169700110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-81981973833014114452014-11-01T11:00:31.049+00:002014-11-01T11:00:31.049+00:00Big strong visual images, well ordered and polishe...Big strong visual images, well ordered and polished prose. You might also enjoy 'I say Papaya, You say Pawpaw' by Mike Scott Thompson (The Fiction Desk) which too is a celebration of the triumph of 'modest man'.<br />Well, I'm going to visit the ATM now, on the off chance that it might be 'belching bills', or that I might bear witness to 'squadrons of flying notes'. A great read Jim! <br />Brooke<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142492723192523556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-14322084766873729932014-10-31T23:41:35.053+00:002014-10-31T23:41:35.053+00:00As always, I am humbled by your comments, Michael....As always, I am humbled by your comments, Michael. Thanks ever so much!<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-6903115803315340492014-10-31T23:40:00.772+00:002014-10-31T23:40:00.772+00:00You're kind, Carol! (We know about that cold p...You're kind, Carol! (We know about that cold personalization of technology all too well, eh?) Thanks for the read.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-6055072587142874472014-10-31T23:37:49.143+00:002014-10-31T23:37:49.143+00:00Thanks so much for the read and wonderful comments...Thanks so much for the read and wonderful comments, Ceinwen! I'll pass along your good wishes to Seymour and Clara ;-)<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-64062221766051368072014-10-31T12:39:36.670+00:002014-10-31T12:39:36.670+00:00Long time coming Jim, but you´ve proved your versa...Long time coming Jim, but you´ve proved your versatility here, feel good story of they don´t write them like that anymore variety, little man triumphs, excellent descriptions, particularly like 'lassoed in by the wisps of aromatic steam'<br />Great<br /><br />Michael McCarthyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-49458194286444670352014-10-31T12:15:19.511+00:002014-10-31T12:15:19.511+00:00Bartlett, as always, delivers. His wonderful turn...Bartlett, as always, delivers. His wonderful turn of phrase and colorful descriptions enhance a storyline that needs no enhancing (icing on the cake). Its a feel-good tale that satisfies our desire to see compassion win out over the cold impersonalization of technology. Well Done, Jim.Carol Garrasinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-13124180491873304592014-10-31T11:06:19.337+00:002014-10-31T11:06:19.337+00:00One on the nose for people who think that the digi...One on the nose for people who think that the digitally challenged know nothing of value about the world, and its dynamics. I found this story to be quite cinematic in its quality, and very engaging and gently funny. Sometimes its definitely reassuring to see the good guys triumph! A skilfully light touch enhances the humour that threads through bad times and the subsequent success of our main protagonist. Good luck to Seymour and Clara....... <br />Congratulations,<br />Ceinwen HaydonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com