tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post2001291609393234826..comments2023-10-16T07:40:08.055-05:00Comments on Jan Morrill's Thoughts Over Coffee: #FlashFriday #FridayFictioneers: "Glittering"Jan Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-62657505534224275342012-03-06T09:54:01.581-06:002012-03-06T09:54:01.581-06:00Thank you, Ted. For some reason, I wasn't able...Thank you, Ted. For some reason, I wasn't able to get to your blog from the link you provided.Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-37107307213547841362012-03-06T01:52:41.628-06:002012-03-06T01:52:41.628-06:00Your story says it all... the finest gem does not ...Your story says it all... the finest gem does not love make... I have seen that time and time again... nice piece, Jan.<br /><br /><br />http://tedeley.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/friday-fictioneers-1-semi-precious-gememoirs/tedstrutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853272125990540823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-19639077665428029252012-03-03T17:12:16.973-06:002012-03-03T17:12:16.973-06:00Yes, Quill Shiv, and TRUE love is as rare as fine ...Yes, Quill Shiv, and TRUE love is as rare as fine jewels, too.Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-72216975089673029712012-03-03T17:11:46.249-06:002012-03-03T17:11:46.249-06:00Thanks, Madison. This was another "creativity...Thanks, Madison. This was another "creativity-stretching" photo. I'm amazed at the variety of stories that came from it.Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-53575532597226372632012-03-03T17:10:40.487-06:002012-03-03T17:10:40.487-06:00Thanks, Susie. Really enjoyed your dark and spooky...Thanks, Susie. Really enjoyed your dark and spooky tale, too!Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-45772691543929558372012-03-03T17:07:48.215-06:002012-03-03T17:07:48.215-06:00Thanks, BlueFury. I enjoyed yours, too. Very Twili...Thanks, BlueFury. I enjoyed yours, too. Very Twilight Zone-ish!Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-84734375859726045672012-03-03T16:56:35.578-06:002012-03-03T16:56:35.578-06:00Thank you, Andy. Sounds like you're familiar w...Thank you, Andy. Sounds like you're familiar with haiku, and with your knowledge of seiza, you must have some background in Japanese culture/history.Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-91345535517034708392012-03-03T16:55:40.175-06:002012-03-03T16:55:40.175-06:00Thank you, Doug. Interesting to see how we each se...Thank you, Doug. Interesting to see how we each see different things in these photos.Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-30728269051695159162012-03-03T11:59:51.166-06:002012-03-03T11:59:51.166-06:00This is very true. I always take love over jewels-...This is very true. I always take love over jewels--any and every day. Excellent work!Quill Shivhttp://quillshiv.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-20803966887780450952012-03-03T08:57:03.535-06:002012-03-03T08:57:03.535-06:00I liked that Jan, and it does say so much with onl...I liked that Jan, and it does say so much with only a few words. And you're also right in your mention of shining armor to Ron...that's pretty nice too. Put love, shining armor and jewels together and what a great combination ;)Madison Woodshttp://madisonwoods.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-86847142200279122542012-03-02T18:09:39.554-06:002012-03-02T18:09:39.554-06:00I really like that! Great use of the prompt! Love ...I really like that! Great use of the prompt! Love all shimmery and glinting in its light!<br />Here is mine~<br />http://susielindau.com/2012/03/02/down-and-dirty-100-word-flash-fiction/Susie Lindauhttp://susielindau.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-91892883334316549382012-03-02T16:16:19.903-06:002012-03-02T16:16:19.903-06:00Amazing how so few words can have such a powerful ...Amazing how so few words can have such a powerful (and true) message. Made me smile.<br /><br /><br />My story for this week lives here:<br />http://garybaileywriting.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/fridayfictioneers-amethyst-skies/BlueFuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483390469809730477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-56905468467181688912012-03-02T16:02:43.041-06:002012-03-02T16:02:43.041-06:00You've written a beautiful and observant haiku...You've written a beautiful and observant haiku; exactly what they should be. This actually feels like a haiku translated from the old Japanese masters (granted, they mostly riffed on nature themes but hey, the vibe of yours feels authentic). Very cool :-)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254931008152511864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-12489318126945830832012-03-02T14:01:24.310-06:002012-03-02T14:01:24.310-06:00Dear Jan,
Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
http://ironwo...Dear Jan,<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />Aloha,<br /><br />Doug<br /><br />http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/you-are-free-to-do-what-we-tell-you/Douglas MacIlroyhttp://ironwoodwind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-60855125330253247242012-03-02T13:52:17.938-06:002012-03-02T13:52:17.938-06:00I'm having trouble with my links. Trying again...I'm having trouble with my links. Trying again: www.vlgregory-circa1800.vpweb.com/blog.htmlPalooski65https://www.blogger.com/profile/12635395881961075975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-82858471744176110512012-03-02T13:50:01.220-06:002012-03-02T13:50:01.220-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Palooski65https://www.blogger.com/profile/12635395881961075975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-47226986334389890082012-03-02T13:48:03.467-06:002012-03-02T13:48:03.467-06:00Beautiful! I love Haiku I wrote this one long ag...Beautiful! I love Haiku I wrote this one long ago:<br />A stony facade/Belies the jewel within/Precious gem at heart. <br /><br />My story: www.vlgregory-circa1800.vpweb.com/blog.htmlPalooski65https://www.blogger.com/profile/12635395881961075975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-45028255440679394622012-03-02T12:51:01.430-06:002012-03-02T12:51:01.430-06:00Ohhh! I like this one, Jan! Thanks for doing somet...Ohhh! I like this one, Jan! Thanks for doing something different and interesting :)The Limehttp://www.thecolorlime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-32913512687880945572012-03-02T12:41:02.315-06:002012-03-02T12:41:02.315-06:00What a beautiful haiku, Jan. You should frame that...What a beautiful haiku, Jan. You should frame that and give it to Stephen on his birthday or next Valentine's Day!!! Unfortunately, I am harried again this week with too much on my plate to play. Next week!!!<br /><br />If you're interested, see pics on my blog from my two events/book signings last weekend. http://www.banterwithbeth.blogspot.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-3842047926917868802012-03-02T11:43:25.870-06:002012-03-02T11:43:25.870-06:00Sweet Haiku, Jan. I liked all the emotion you pack...Sweet Haiku, Jan. I liked all the emotion you packed into those 10 words.<br /><br />Here's a piece I wrote for Five Sentence Fiction if you're interested:<br /><br />http://siobhanmuir.blogspot.com/2012/03/five-sentence-fiction-enchanted.htmlSiobhan Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595776353171184107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-11115676507118259612012-03-02T10:32:21.077-06:002012-03-02T10:32:21.077-06:00A great Haiku Jan.
Amazing what can be said in jus...A great Haiku Jan.<br />Amazing what can be said in just 17 syllables.Mikehttp://mjshorts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-8706868660546427762012-03-02T10:15:14.816-06:002012-03-02T10:15:14.816-06:00At 17 syllables I am impressed. Great work.
Here...At 17 syllables I am impressed. Great work.<br /><br />Here's mine: http://postcardfiction.com/2012/03/02/lost-in-translation/Janethttp://postcardfiction.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-6405386061941416032012-03-02T10:02:28.213-06:002012-03-02T10:02:28.213-06:00Nice to read a Haiku. Lovely piece. I think the ...Nice to read a Haiku. Lovely piece. I think the word 'pale' is clever. It can be used as a verb as well as an adjective. Which did you have in mind?<br /><br />http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/dark-heart-friday-fictioneers-2nd-march-2012/Sandra Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534491053812317718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-3686264471680708452012-03-02T09:51:09.092-06:002012-03-02T09:51:09.092-06:00Ron, TRUE love burns bright and long, and you'...Ron, TRUE love burns bright and long, and you're right, jewels can't compare.<br /><br />I enjoyed your story, though I must admit, I found myself hoping the skinny girl's true love might rescue her. Shining armor is pretty bright, too!Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4214358078220293316.post-47859309564320819162012-03-02T09:43:37.259-06:002012-03-02T09:43:37.259-06:00Thank you, Russell. Sometimes I have an easier tim...Thank you, Russell. Sometimes I have an easier time with 17 syllables than 100 words. :) I enjoyed your tale of a "running crook," too. LOL!Jan Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600019541133998696noreply@blogger.com