Feb21

More Than Enough-Friday Fictioneers 2/22

Posted on February 21, 2013 by boomiebol

It’s that time of the week again, Friday Fictioneers par Ms. Rochelle, and this week’s photo is courtesy of Janet Webb. I have two stories this week, please feel free to comment, and offer criticisms. As always you are welcome to join in the fun. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS STOPPING BY…hugs and love.

STORY 1: MORE THAN ENOUGH

It didn’t matter that the building looked more like a shack than a house, let alone a home, for Sadie it was more than enough…she was free from her old life of homelessness, addictions, and abuse…she had found love, a house with a picket fence, shelter… something she had wanted all her life…

Mother always said white signaled hope…Sadie held onto that…she was moving into a house surrounded by hope, and considering where she had been, that was more than enough….

STORY 2: MEMORIES

This shack with its perfect fence of white. Such memories it holds…Mama and Papa dancing late at night, Jess and I watching from our bedroom….those were some great good memories. Mama, and Papa arguing at the break of dawn…Sarah Lee the church secretary always the theme of said quarrels.Such memories we have of this shack…many of them built from our peeping games, including Papa hitting mama dead in the face….the sound of his 1987 Volkswagen driving off that warm night…Papa was never seen again…

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Red on February 21, 2013 at 6:19 pm said:

I always enjoy your Friday Fictioneers. Well done on both. xx

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Red.
  
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sustainabilitea on February 21, 2013 at 6:25 pm said:

Boomie, first things first–I love your new picture! One story of hope, one of freedom, a nice contrast.

janet

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. Gotta say thanks for sharing the wonderful picture with us, inspired a lot of creativity this week.
  
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  - sustainabilitea on February 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:
    
    You’re more than welcome! I’m glad it was so well-received. I greatly enjoy photography.
Sandee on February 21, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:

That second one is quite a tale!

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks aunt Sandee 🙂
  
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rochellewisoff on February 21, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:

Hi Boomie,
Again I love your new picture. Happy to see your lovely face in full. Both stories are touching in their own ways. Personally my preference is the first one.
Shalom,
Rochelle

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much :). My chubby face in full lol. I am so glad to be a part of the fictioneer family, thanks for the continued wonderful leadership
  
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Silent Kim on February 21, 2013 at 7:39 pm said:

Both stories are full of hope and warmth. Both are wonderfully written.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Ms. Kim
  
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Mridubala on February 21, 2013 at 8:57 pm said:

The first one, filled with hopes and the second was sad, it seemed more than a fiction, so realistic!

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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  - Mridubala on February 24, 2013 at 5:01 am said:
    
    If possible please check out my latest post, hope you will
kindredspirit23 on February 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm said:

I hope the second one is fiction! Oh My!
Scott

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:43 pm said:
  
  All fiction but sadly things like this happen…Always a pleasure to hear from you, thanks so much
  
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Mridubala on February 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm said:

Oh!! Again my comments not coming here?

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:47 pm said:
  
  Oh i got your comment :), Thanks so much
  
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  - Mridubala on February 24, 2013 at 5:01 am said:
    
    My pleasure 🙂
  - Mridubala on February 24, 2013 at 5:01 am said:
    
    My pleasure 🙂
Parul on February 21, 2013 at 10:29 pm said:

Quite a contrast. I loved reading both of them.
Though the second one did leave me shocked in the end. I didn’t see that coming!

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Parul
  
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Angel Fractured on February 21, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:

The writing in both of these stories is entrancing. I especially like what you did with the fence in the first story, and the line “moving into a house surrounded by hope” resonated the most for me.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Angel, Very nice of you to say
  
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Noel Ihebuzor on February 22, 2013 at 1:16 am said:

SAhort but gripping and intensely so! well done

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you sir
  
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yebuccaneer on February 22, 2013 at 1:42 am said:

Really hard stories that jump at you suddenly, after soft beginnings…if the shack is the same…it has provided peaceful shelter for one occupant, but not for others. .

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  Absolutely…thanks so much.
  
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yebuccaneer on February 22, 2013 at 1:43 am said:

Forgot – your new photo is beautiful, really is.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much sir :”)
  
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Eric Alagan on February 22, 2013 at 2:31 am said:

Enjoyed both stories, Boomie dear.

If I might be allowed to share mine here 🙂

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Once built with secret hopes of a rendezvous away from prying eyes. Found out they were both – one chased out of town and the other divorced and drunk in wine.

Now as I drive, past, I sigh at the impetus of youth and stupidity. Lost my love and paid for my lust.

What a life.
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- boomiebol on February 22, 2013 at 5:56 am said:
  
  Oh do share. Better yet join us over at fictioneers :). Thank you so much
  
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meiro on February 22, 2013 at 7:16 am said:

Can’t wait the next one Boomie.
Thanks for this wonderful story.

Love & hugs,
mei

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. You should join us sometime Mei, you write so beautifully
  
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kz on February 22, 2013 at 8:04 am said:

two great stories this week! ^^ the first one a beautiful story of gratitude and the second one a truly terrifying tale — frighteningly realistic, and both very well written ^^

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by kz, i really appreciate it
  
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Perry Block (@PerryBlock) on February 22, 2013 at 9:13 am said:

Like the first one more than enough. In fact, like a whole lot!

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:09 pm said:
  
  Big smiles, thank you so much
  
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Cathy Ulrich on February 22, 2013 at 10:05 am said:

Loved the contrast between the two, Boomie. Shows how the same image can evoke completely different feelings.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:10 pm said:
  
  I am always amazed at how so many people can come up with so many wonderful interpretations of the same picture.
  
  Thanks so much
  
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bridgesareforburning on February 22, 2013 at 11:02 am said:

Hi Boomie,
I liked both stories but I think the second one has greater dramatic impact. One grammar point, should be its not it’s in first line of second story. Sorry, old English teacher can’t help himself. Liked the point of view, the children watching their parents in both times of happiness and conflict. Ron

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:12 pm said:
  
  Please i welcome the corrections with gratitude, thank you so much. I corrected it, and i am most glad you pointed it out.
  
  Thanks so much
  
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Tom Poet on February 22, 2013 at 12:37 pm said:

I love the first story even if the second has more of a dramatic impact as Ron said. The first one shows hope in a dark world. I love the message. And Damn girl looking good in that photo..You sure you have kids?
Tom

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much. LOL!!! i sure do…i really appreciate the generous compliment 🙂
  
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lingeringvisions on February 22, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:

I especially like “More than Enough”

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:15 pm said:
  
  I am very glad thanks so much
  
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Reading Pleasure on February 22, 2013 at 12:54 pm said:

Both are poignant in different ways. Well done 🙂

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Cestone :). How have you been?
  
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anelephantcant on February 22, 2013 at 3:49 pm said:

Doubly clever, great writing.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:20 pm said:
  
  I am flattered. Thanks so much
  
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lscotthoughts on February 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:

Hi Boomie, great job on both and I really enjoyed the contrasts…

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:20 pm said:
  
  I am very glad, thank you so much
  
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nightlake on February 22, 2013 at 10:54 pm said:

the first one hopeful and the second one sad..liked both..imaginative writing, Boomie

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much my friend
  
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JackieP on February 22, 2013 at 11:21 pm said:

well I hardly get one done and you do two! Well done boomie! I enjoyed them both in different ways. The first full of hope and promise. The second full of pain and loss.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Jackie.
  
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audrina1759 on February 23, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:

Yay my first comment on your blog this year. I have been reading all this while with my phone though,but never commented because i wasn’t signed in. I like the first write-up though.

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Hey beautiful!!! So happy to “see” yo. How have you been”? Thanks so much, and great to have you back my dear 🙂
  
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  - audrina1759 on February 28, 2013 at 12:42 pm said:
    
    Thanks. 😀
Bumba on February 23, 2013 at 5:51 pm said:

Hey Boomie. You got two stories in there!

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- boomiebol on February 23, 2013 at 10:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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RoSy on February 24, 2013 at 12:22 am said:

Love them both!

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much twinnie
  
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Madhu on February 24, 2013 at 1:47 am said:

Lovely both! Amazing how one phrase can have both positive and negative connotations 🙂

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Shirley McCann on February 24, 2013 at 8:02 am said:

2nd one is my favorite, although they were both good.

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for saying. I really appreciate you stopping by to read and comment.
  
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Ruby on February 24, 2013 at 9:23 am said:

For you, have a beautiful Sunday! http://yourinnerfeathersbyruby.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/friday-award-time-thank-you/

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Ruby. Very much appreciated my dear. Hugs and love
  
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) on February 24, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:

Hi, and just to say the same as everyone else, very nice picture. I think both stories are great, the second one, that starts happy and ends in low key misery is my favorite though.

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you so very much!!!
  
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jenniesisler on February 25, 2013 at 10:18 am said:

I like the idea that sometimes enough is just that…we don’t need all the big fancy things we think we need. Sometimes something simple and supposedly subpar can be enough.

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by. So sorry it took forever to respond, I really appreciate your stopping by.
  
  Thanks
  
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Joe Owens on February 25, 2013 at 11:57 am said:

I feel like I should pay for this kind of entertainment. Two great stories for the price of one. You are so good at giving a great story with 100 words.

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Joe. Glad you enjoyed these
  
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Sarah Ann on February 25, 2013 at 2:52 pm said:

Both great stories. I prefer the first one for its hopefulness.

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Sarah Ann
  
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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Sarah Ann
  
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artisticmilestone on February 26, 2013 at 6:49 am said:

What an imagination you have there, what a story, especially the first one 🙂

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- boomiebol on March 4, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Abby 🙂
  
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