tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post8273817444327089929..comments2023-05-12T07:57:27.521-07:00Comments on Very short stories r us: Story #52Matthew Sharpehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-14931939648524065682014-05-16T05:41:07.989-07:002014-05-16T05:41:07.989-07:00Much appreciated, El, and thanks for the shout-out...Much appreciated, El, and thanks for the shout-out on Prickles and Pearls.Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-26236952877938068852014-05-15T22:43:37.273-07:002014-05-15T22:43:37.273-07:00I have so much enjoyed the power of the very short...I have so much enjoyed the power of the very short story from you Matthew. Such depth conveyed so succinctly. This has been a very inspiring project your weekly posting and I look forward to hearing about the book progress.<br /><br />This last story is just beautiful!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262428854368710482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-1483384558413036532014-05-15T18:37:03.254-07:002014-05-15T18:37:03.254-07:00Barbara, one of the nice things about this blog ha...Barbara, one of the nice things about this blog has been hearing from friends like you. Thanks for your support. I hope your writing is going well. Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-83916925511735919412014-05-15T11:52:49.409-07:002014-05-15T11:52:49.409-07:00Matt, Though I've been a silent admirer, I hav...Matt, Though I've been a silent admirer, I have been an attentive one, and will miss your weekly stories. I'll wait for the next whenever it may come...and look forward to the book. Until then, I wish you the best in all ways and all things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924453891231123285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-31331608684272139382014-05-15T11:24:12.903-07:002014-05-15T11:24:12.903-07:00Thanks, Emilio.Thanks, Emilio.Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-27655238411945101082014-05-15T10:25:43.882-07:002014-05-15T10:25:43.882-07:00That was an incredible ending to an incredible run...That was an incredible ending to an incredible run of stories. This one was especially moving. Thank you so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335457238225154157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-66029934520789477082014-05-12T05:48:39.051-07:002014-05-12T05:48:39.051-07:00That's no toe, sir, that's my uncle, Walte...That's no toe, sir, that's my uncle, Walter Q. Sharpe, who can be philosophical about being mistaken for a toe only up to a point....Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-88157273335211352772014-05-12T05:46:37.773-07:002014-05-12T05:46:37.773-07:00Stuart, thanks so much for following these. I thin...Stuart, thanks so much for following these. I think the reason to stop posting them here is to save some for the book. I've written about 70 so far, am intending to write 100. Will probably post a few more, sporadically....Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-59256111050834174912014-05-11T20:49:30.907-07:002014-05-11T20:49:30.907-07:00Hey Matt, all good things must end . . . but why s...Hey Matt, all good things must end . . . but why so soon? Once one has dipped a toe in the pond, why not jump?David Rossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-21895820218216221642014-05-11T10:34:10.967-07:002014-05-11T10:34:10.967-07:00Really enjoyed all of these, Matthew. Like steppin...Really enjoyed all of these, Matthew. Like stepping into your dreams for a few minutes each week. Thanks. Is there a reason to stop?stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189928817466965302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-70352399596131249942014-05-10T13:21:17.584-07:002014-05-10T13:21:17.584-07:00Thanks so much, Suzanne, I'm glad to know it r...Thanks so much, Suzanne, I'm glad to know it resonated with you.Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-46640738902246387362014-05-10T13:19:49.411-07:002014-05-10T13:19:49.411-07:00Thanks, David. I imagine you can see the influence...Thanks, David. I imagine you can see the influence in these of Russell Edson, whom you introduced me to. Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-87346269873361889082014-05-10T13:11:49.303-07:002014-05-10T13:11:49.303-07:00Likewise on the admiration and the coffee.Likewise on the admiration and the coffee.Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-60967098601954625302014-05-10T12:58:18.249-07:002014-05-10T12:58:18.249-07:00And George, thank you for your series of incisive ...And George, thank you for your series of incisive comment haiku throughout the year. Matthew Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352500129526200490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-5794708829095916602014-05-10T09:40:43.343-07:002014-05-10T09:40:43.343-07:00I read this immediately after posting about my mot...I read this immediately after posting about my mother-in-law's impending death, and my FIL's heartrending devotion to her through this transition. Your story moved me immensely, especially with its reassurance that the couple will, inevitably, be together in the end. Thank you.Suzanne Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-63353588970560860732014-05-10T08:56:04.905-07:002014-05-10T08:56:04.905-07:00Congratulations on completing this fine series!Congratulations on completing this fine series!Davidyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208960897532179560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-21895364526688414732014-05-10T08:54:33.415-07:002014-05-10T08:54:33.415-07:00Congratulations on completing this fine series!Congratulations on completing this fine series!Davidyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208960897532179560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-86981507214162622452014-05-10T08:54:20.612-07:002014-05-10T08:54:20.612-07:00wow. my favorite story yet. what a triumph, this 5...wow. my favorite story yet. what a triumph, this 52 week project. congratulations, old friend matthew sharpe, for whom I feel great admiration. some day i'll buy you a cup of coffee to celebrate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292784252736448986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217530852149421606.post-7978878459128063222014-05-10T08:19:59.742-07:002014-05-10T08:19:59.742-07:00I don't know how I'm going to endure the h...I don't know how I'm going to endure the human condition without you as a weekly literary Gloria to orient me. Thanks for the memories.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060605024337185141noreply@blogger.com