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Genre: Historical Fiction circa 1950
Word Count: 100
MOONS AND JUNES AND FERRIS WHEELS
Eighteen-year-old Tammy set the cake on the table. “Seventy-five candles, Grammy.”
Phoebe blew with all her might. “Wish James was here to celebrate with us.” Winded, she leaned back and shut her eyes. “We met in 1893. I was your age.
***
“May I sit here, Miss?”
Phoebe gazed into his startling blue eyes. “Certainly.”
“Think this contraption is safe?”
From their car at the top of the observation wheel, an unheard of 264 feet, she took in the whole fair. Heart pounding, she grasped his hand. He squeezed hers.
***
Tammy squeezed Phoebe’s stiff hand. “Give Gramps a kiss for me.”
For a little more about the Ferris Wheel CLICK HERE
The original Ferris Wheel at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Finally together again. Good piece.
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Thank you, Lyneane.
Shalom and hugs,
Rukhelita
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Wow! You did a time jump in 100 words! Nice one, Rochelle
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Dear Neil,
I’ll always accept “wow.” 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A heartwarming story, Rochelle. Good writing as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you so much, Suzanne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I believe I read where It’s now going to be Purim so Happy Purim, Rochelle. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I love this beautiful story. What a wonderful way to go!
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Thank you so much, Linda. 😀 Yes, the best way to go.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A true story of love. Thank you, Rochelle…
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You’re welcome, Violet. And thank you for your sweet comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, beautiful.
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Thank you, Di. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very sweet. When you have to go, might as well be like this.
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Dear Trent,
We all hope to go this way, don’t we? 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very sweet story, dear Rochelle,
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Thank you, Neel. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Spectacular! The pacing was beautiful – the interval so reassuringly crafted.
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Dear Sandra,
If this is the only comment I received on this story, it would be enough. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely story, Rochelle. I like the way you show Tammy’s empathy with Grammy, as she understood who was in her mind and joined in by sending him a kiss.
Shalom
Penny
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Dear Penny,
I could have sworn I replied to your lovely comment earlier but it’s nowhere to be found so I’ll try again. I think Tammy is very close to her grandmother. 😉 Thank you for your kind and confirming comments. .
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The granddaughter is a class act, expertly portrayed.
Sweet tale.
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Thank you most kindly, C. E.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great stuff. Thomas Berger wrote about the 1893 Ferris Wheel in The Return of Little Big Man. His story involved all of Cody’s Indians lining up to ride it again and again because it was like a giant medicine wheel. I guess the cars were enormous, too. People could eat lunch.
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Dear Josh,
You do have me thinking I must put Little Big Man and the Return of Little Big Man on my list of must reads. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A beautiful tale, as always. There’s just something about a ferris wheel that brings out the deepest fears imaginable for me. Now, to try to compile them into 100 words…argh, you set a high standard. LOL! We just got a new “sky wheel” here in Kentucky. I’ll have to check it out…from the ground, of course.
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Dear Jelli-Bear,
I have every confidence in your ability to compile your words. Truly, you’ll never find me on a Ferris wheel. I hate heights. The scare me to pieces. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done and emotional story of love in so few words. What a wordsmith you are.
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Why, thank you, m’luv.
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Beautiful and heartwarming story, Rochelle.
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Many thanks, Adele. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow so much with so little words, even the time jumps flowed – a feat to pull off. Beautiful story.
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Dear Tanille,
One takes a chance with time jump in 100 words. I’m pleased you felt it worked. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Such a beautiful story of love and memories. I love it.
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Danke schön, Gabi. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle,
sorry to be a pain, but I’m having a problem with froggy loading today. I thought it might just be the volume so tried later with no better luck.
Has anyone else had a problem do you know? Thanks.
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So far no complaints. Lemme see what I can do. 😉
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Probably me again but I can’t get past the loading notice.
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You are linked, my dear. 😉
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Thank you so much!
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Hi Rochelle.
I still can’t get past the loading screen, even today. I tried getting in through someone;s elses link for this week;s chalenge and also on a post from Sunday where I had successfully loaded my piece, and had the same problem. It’s as if Froggy is blocking me from accessing their site, and i can’t even get to their help screen. Any ideas?
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I’m sorry, Di. I really don’t know what to tell you.
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Luckily I kept a copy of Maria’s answer from last time, so I contacted her again. She’s responded and I’lve forwarded a screen shot together with the http address ‘lm trying to get in on. It’s probably my end as Sundays success does load either, and no-one else seems to have a problem, but I’m missing out on some great reading, which is such a shame.
I’ll let you know. Thanks for coming back to me.
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It’s such an especially happy story
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Thank you, Larry.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How sweet!
And so well written (not that this surprises me – your writing is fabtastic!)
I never read anyone’s story before I write mine, so of course I find it fascinating when themes revisit, even if not at all in the same way or tone.
Here’s mine:
https://naamayehuda.com/2019/03/20/meet-the-rain/
Also left the link at the New-Froggy, who still makes me redo everything from scratch each time, but I’m resigned that it had won … 😉
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
You do make me blush. Thank you for such a lovely comment and head-swelling compliment. It is kind of interesting how many themes repeat in a prompt, isn’t it?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 The Universe has its ways of sharing knowledge and our collective understanding and world-of-associations may well have more that resonate than doesn’t.
🙂
Na’ama
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Great story with romance & pain.
And they get to meet again…
So much conveyed in these few words, Rochelle.
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Dear Anita,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The prompt was a Ferris Wheel, but you took us on an emotional roller coaster through time, space, love, and life in only 100 words. Well done.
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Dear Nobbin,
You couldn’t have left a nicer compliment. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I could have, but I was only feeling that nice at the time.
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Such a romantic and poignant story Rochelle – I felt really touched by it. A celebration of a good life and a peaceful ending. Beautifully written.
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Dear Francine,
We all dream of going that way, don’t we. 😉 Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She drifted away with thoughts of James. A poignant story.
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Thank you so much, Ali. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
This is such a beautiful and moving story. I really enjoyed reading it.
Shalom,
Deborah
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Dear Deborah,
I’m glad you liked my story. Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a nice comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful, romantic and poignant story, Rochelle.
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Many thanks, Maria.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I don’t know how you’ve managed to write something so sad yet simultaneously so uplifting!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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😀 Thank you, Susan.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Passing doesn’t have to sad. This is simply beautiful Rochelle.
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Thank you kindly, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That was lovely, though your seventy-five-year-old sounds older than I feel, and I will be that age on sunday! Forgive me for not visiting many other blogs this week – I will be in Tenerife celebrating with my girls.
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Happy birthday, Liz. Thank you for your nice comment. Have a great time.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is so sweet, both that love and the end… (and maybe soon the grandchild meeting her love of a lifetime)
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Dear Björn,
Who knows what the future holds? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That was a sad ending (I’m assuming the stiff fingers and the message to Grandpa was to an expired Grandma). Lot of love coming off of this.
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Dear Stu,
Yes, Grammy was going to meet Gramps. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i’m a sucker for this kind of story. hand over the tissue, please.
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What a sweet thing to say, Plaridel. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Is it only me who thinks seventy-five candles may have been too much for the poor dear? Tsk, tsk Tammy. With that out of the way, such a sweet story and perhaps the best way to go.
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Dear Subroto,
Interesting question you ask. I hadn’t given the 75 candles as the cause of her demise any thought. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
This was perfection. In every way. I love that we both went to forever love this week…
Shalom and lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Sometimes ya gotta go for the romance. ❤ 😀 Thank you.
Shalom and hugs,
Rochelle
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Down the memory trail. Nice and nostalgic.
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Thank you, Abhijit.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Reading this made me smile. Beautiful.
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Dear Colline,
And reading your comment makes me smile. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Aww, what a sweet way to go… I really loved this one!!!
Great story 🙂
-Rachel
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Thank you so much, Rachel. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a beautiful piece Rochelle, an unheard of 264 feet, is an unheard of statement these days. Brilliant as ever.
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Dear Shrawley,
Personally, I’m terrified of heights. Never been on a Ferris wheel and plan to keep it that way. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Brilliant, thats a good answer and very assured!
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Reblogged this on All About Writing and more.
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Thank you for the reblog, Henrietta. 😀
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U are welcome
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Thanks for the prompt. Here’s my story. https://thestoryfiles.wordpress.com/2019/03/22/ferris-wheel-fridayfictioneers/
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You’re welcome for the prompt. I’ve added your story to the inLinkz so others will read. I hope you enjoyed my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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good story
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Thank you, MSJadeli. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You are welcome 🙂
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Querida Rochelle,
Amor – siempre un tema que me encanta.
Muy bien escrito.
I’m afraid I can’t get Mr. Froggy to appear. I’m gone a few weeks and BAM all is changed.
I shall continue to persevere and add it. Any hints greatly appreciated. I love directing visitors to FF. Enjoy your weekend …
Abarzos y Shalom,
Isadora 😎
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Querida Isadora,
Gracias para sus palabras amables. ❤
Sorry about the Mr. Froggy. Personally I'm liking the update. Unfortunately it's causing some consternation for a few others. No doubt there's a learning curve.
Shalom y cariño,
Rochelle
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Very poignant! I’ve posted my own story for this prompt and added it to inLinkz (at least, I think I have), but for some reason my post isn’t showing up in Reader – so I don’t know if anyone can see it! Since this is my first time joining in Friday Fictioneers, I’m wondering whether I’ve done something wrong or left something out. Maybe it’s just a WordPress glitch. Just in case, here’s the link: https://flagstonesfog.wordpress.com/2019/03/23/second-chance-friday-fictioneers/. Thank you.
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Dear Valerie,
Your link is up on the inLinkz. I found it so I imagine others will as well. Again, welcome to Friday Fictioneers. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s great, Rochelle. I’m so glad I found the Fictioneers, as I’ve been wanting to try flash and microfiction for a while. It’s exciting to be here, and I look forward to reading more from you and all the other contributors.
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It’s only fair to warn you, Valerie, this exercise in brevity is highly addictive. I joined the gang 7 years ago and within a few months became the facilitator. (something I’ve NEVER regretted.) Not only did I find something that has helped my longer pieces immensely, I’ve found a global community of writers and friends.
The key to making friends is reciprocation. Commenting and receiving comments can be half the fun. Some of those exchanges, have for me, spilled over into other areas and grown into lasting friendships.
Enjoy the ride.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She slid smoothly over to join her husband as she relived a happy memory. Beautiful story.
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Dear Margaret,
I think Phoebe and James are happy together again. Thank you 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A heartwarming love story. Love the way you connect the past to the present with the squeezing of Phoebe’s hand.
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Thank you so much, Magarisa. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ah, that’s so poignant, Rochelle. What exciting points of contact rides and fairs and dances must have been back in the days when mixing with the opposite sex was such a rarity! The thrill of it. Love your structure here, the back and forth between the present and the past, that echo of hands from so long ago to the present that also represents something beginning and something coming to an end. We come full circle in so few words and it gives a satisfying whole to Phoebe’s story. Just lovely writing
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Dear Lynn,
Your lovely comments bring a smile. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh this was beautifully written. Sad and happy. Their love still felt over time. Joy of meeting returns. Love this Rochelle
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Dear Laurie,
We hope it’s a happy reunion. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nice glimpse down memory lane.
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Thank you, Dawn.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this story and love the last line. It’s magic.
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Dear Sascha,
Thank you for such a lovely comment. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I don’t know how I missed this prompt or I would have had the girls on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier. I still might.
Rochelle, as soon as I saw Dale’s photo, I knew you would take us to another ferris wheel in Chicago, the first one. I just didn’t know what I would see. I think this is one of your better stories I’ve read, the last line so sweet.
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https://wordpress.com/post/tedstrutz.com/5793
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Here’s a better link… https://tedstrutz.com/2019/03/28/the-wheel/
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Dear Ted,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story and took the time to say so…even if it’s a week late. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m glad I can come back to Friday Fictioneers after nearly 4 years and still be wowed by your writing. Excellent!
And I know I’m quite late to this one, but I just wanted to appreciate the writing and get back into the Fictioneers groove. No regrets!
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Many thanks to whomever you might be.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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