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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Haha! In spite of not being American I know exactly where this dream is coming from. Loved the vague paranoia - isn't that there in so many things we post - needlessly of course when we write in fiction. Ice cream sandwiches? They don't sound very tempting to me - I hate the idea of soggy bread, but I did enjoy the read!

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Review of A CAN OF WORMS  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
There is so much truth in this cautionary piece of writing. It can be tempting to let all those pent up thoughts and feelings (worms) come up to the surface and wriggle free, but I have certainly found that you can never be sure of the reception. What's more, once said, they can't be unsaid. I try to keep mine sealed up tight, but sometimes a few still manage to slip out.

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Review of Hero of My Hour  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
This certainly went in a very different direction than I expected. You did an excellent job with Herbert's character, and also made good reference to the war.That discrimination and abuse, I fear, is just as prevalent today.
One typo I noticed right near the beginning is that you have 'int0' rather than 'into.'

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Review of THE PILOT  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Ah, the conflicts of interest that only come to light in a war - I mean the irony of the 'Made in Japan'. What I really liked was the way you showed how such random thoughts, insignificant really, are the ones that jump into the mind at times of extreme stress, with the library books being overdue.

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Review of Lucky Find  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Haha! I loved this. Some very clever misdirection, helped both by the conversational tone of the story-telling and by the names. The reveal of the two boys identities really did come as a total surprise - I was thinking along the lines of a treasure chest. Nice use of the prompt too!

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Review of The Butterfly  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Some lovely grandmother/granddaughter moments in this. I loved how left alone to think things through Jenny came up with what had to be the perfect solution. Much better than a butterfly net, or a jam jar. Young children can certainly prove to be quite wise with just a tiny bit of guidance.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
This was a lovely chapter. I wonder whether Mather would have thought of himself as being lonely if Mrs Bluth had not brought the subject up. Some very nice interaction between the two characters, by the way. What I most enjoyed was Mather's trip through the town; your descriptions brought the place to life.

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Review of Colors of Fall  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Beautiful poetry, which does a good job of illustrating why Autumn is my favorite season. All those leaves, with their different shades falling to the earth, the bare branches seeming to intertwine more as they become more visible. I think that Fall is the season where we feel closest to earth and to Earth.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
A nicely written piece. So many of us fall into the trap of having unrealistic aims and dreams. Some people are lucky and find a way to weather all the ups and downs of married life while others realize that what they pictured is far from where they ended up. The ring in your story turned out to be incredibly valuable.
Well written, with no noticeable errors.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
A lovely poem full of encouragement to follow one's passion. I've always envied those who can produce fantastic art, but sadly, like with music, I lack any talent at all. I had good visuals of Charlotte as she put paint to canvas and made her very own scenes.

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Review of The Mirage  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Thanks to Sugar's prompting, I was quite eager to give this a read. If only you'd made the deadline this was sure to have been the winner. Nice pacing and excellent descriptions - I really liked the idea of the other motorists honking their horns at the guy that was behaving so oddly.
No spelling or grammar issues that I noticed. An excellent spooky tale!

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Review of Love of Two  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
This poem really illustrates how love at first sight, and a whirlwind romance, really can work out. The relationship certainly stood the test of time - 'almost forty-nine years together'. A sad end to the piece with illness and death, but so much better to have the memories.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
This is a lovely piece of poetry, showing how much the right person can change things. From being really down the poet has found a love that brings hope. My favorite part is the start of the second verse - sometimes there really is no need to break the silence.

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Review of Oh pay, oh pay  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
This is such a true cautionary poem. So many people seem to find themselves being sucked into this almost hysterical piece of commercialism, buying things they can't really afford and do not really need. A bit of research often proves that most of the time the article can be bought for the same price, sometimes even less.
I really enjoyed the read.

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Review by hullabaloo22
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I can easily sympathize with the feeling of wanting a good read but not being sure what to pick. Your discovery about the poem and the song was pretty amazing and certainly makes me wonder how many times this happens and goes unnoticed. There are a lot of poems that could easily make the transition to being song lyrics.

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Review of Lost Boy ~ Weep  
Review by hullabaloo22
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is a poem that packs a real emotional punch, especially in a reader that can at least in part relate to the words of the poem. This is so full of the feelings of isolation and loneliness, but what really hits home is the feeling of what might have been.

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Review of Day 14 - 2.9.13  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
This poem is a gorgeous feast to the senses. All those aromas - the flowers, the coffee - and then the descriptions of the noise. I loved the 'mixed bouquet of words'. You really did capture a scene straight from a Parisian morning in your words. Fantastic work!

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Review of The Growing Tree  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Well, this has to be one of the most challenging prompts that I've come across. Not only are there words that you can't use, but words that you have to include too. I like the way you used the dream of getting work published - something that we all can relate to.

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Review of A love of cooking  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I really quite enjoyed reading this short piece. Being a reluctant cook at the best of times, I have found that rice really does cook better if left to get on with it; too much stirring and you end up with a soggy mess. Some good experimenting with those different spices and seasonings. You made me feel quite hungry!

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Review of Butter  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Haha! Some fantastic misdirection in this piece. You totally caught me out with the ending. I loved the dark humor, the suspicion that something bad was going on. The sheep with the hand in its mouth was an excellent touch, as was the joke around German Shepherds. But the best bit - a squishing silo!

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Review of The Maytag Man  
Review by hullabaloo22
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
You certainly know how to dramatically change a calm scene! It was quite a soothing read up until the ring of the doorbell, and even after that with the thoughts about what cookies to buy. That made the attack a totally unexpected surprise, both for the character and the reader.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Oooh! I like this one! Lots and lots of descriptions deliciously warped into being something other than the innocent carnival scene it might first appear to be. I've written mine but haven't posted it yet, and you know what... I forgot the mirrors!
You are certainly setting a high standard for this month's competition!

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
I'm not sure how much truth there was in this piece, but you made a good job of showing the anger, the upset, and the conflicts of interest that appeared in this. I read it as true, for that was how it felt. And I guess we all have a reason to be thankful for WDC and the friends we make here.

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Review of What a Nightmare!  
Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
This was an interesting piece. You started it off with some good descriptions of the nightmare, but then you took the story in a different direction. It becomes almost philosophical in parts, and I've got to admit that i agree with your conclusion -writing it out is the best way to put those demons to rest.

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Review by hullabaloo22
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Rated: E | (4.5)
This was quite a lovely piece of writing. The descriptions were beautifully done, and what a great name for the village. There felt like July ha a secret from his sister, not wanting her to see what he was writing in his journal, but otherwise they seemed to have a good relationship. An eerie, ethereal ending.

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