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Lynette Yetter's avatar

My heart feels warm and cozy after reading your love story.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Aw, thank you, Lynette. I appreciate your words. Catch me up on your goings on some time. Hugs!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Such a great story, CJ. Repeating the list-making technique was funny and so effective at setting a mood. You have a fine, clever wit. Even when bemoaning your own idiocy, you make it seem light. We know better - we know what heartbreak feels like and how disappointed we are in ourselves sometimes. It is so bad at times, all we can do is laugh. At least in hindsight. Nice stuff here!

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Sharron, master of the 50-word story! As always, I so appreciate your thoughts. Hugs!

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Wade Terry's avatar

Beautiful! I loved guessing the answers, and the humor in the wrong answers. The images complement the story and illustrate the love you and Bill had, that are shown in the story. The style demonstrates the breadth and strength of your writing.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

I don't know if you figured it out, but the images actually hint at the "correct" answer.

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Tracy's avatar

A very creatively crafted and heart warming love story. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼. At first, I found the multiple options jarring, but as the title intimated, it was a shell game where the actual kernel is hidden…felt like how we often experience life.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you Tracy, for reading and for your very kind and insightful impressions. Cheers!

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Bill Hiatt's avatar

A love story with a truly unique and dynamic style.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Bill, for reading and for commenting. I am very grateful. Cheers!

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Pete Sferra's avatar

OMG! I sooooo enjoyed reading that. An amazing love story, presented in an entertaining, humorous, poignant, and beautiful way. Thank you for sharing that! ❤️

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Peter, for reading and sharing your thoughts about it (and for pointing out the "missteps" 😄. I owe ya!

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Michael Owusu Nkansah's avatar

Excellent story-telling crafted in a witty, no-holds-barred manner.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Michael. Your words are very appreciated. Cheers!

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Alison Redford's avatar

This is just wonderful-thank you!

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Alison, for reading and for commenting. Cheers!

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Dan Lee's avatar

Well done.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Dan, for reading and commenting!

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T.  Otayco's avatar

Love the choose your own adventure story shell format and chuckled through some of the choices. But also I can relate to this so much. All the frogs are funny but there is an underlying wtf darkness to them. And that makes it bittersweet too.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Tina, for reading and sharing your thoughts. We need to get coffee some time... Hugs!

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Summer Koester's avatar

I loved this!

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Thank you, Nicholas. I appreciate that you read and commented.

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