tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post1707975003414622336..comments2024-01-27T18:57:44.721+00:00Comments on Resistant But Persistent: TailoringSharon Longworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-76041310086208005832011-03-16T17:11:40.761+00:002011-03-16T17:11:40.761+00:00This is one of my favorites.This is one of my favorites.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318995922395308120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-86386253593140124112011-03-14T20:18:19.683+00:002011-03-14T20:18:19.683+00:00Rebecca - hello and thank you for stopping by - I ...Rebecca - hello and thank you for stopping by - I really enjoyed your story, so I'd dead chuffed you liked this too.<br /><br />Philip - your carefully considered feedback means an awful lot to me - thank you. And, I think you know that I have am enormous amount of affection for anyone who can set light to a napkin...<br /><br />Pat - I'm incredibly touched that you went away and thought about this, and then made the time to come back and comment again. You are so right to show us all that there is never a single view on a situation, and that people behave in the way they do for different reasons. Thank you for making me think about my own reaction to this story as well.<br /><br />Kim - thank you so much!Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-12506104628609911622011-03-13T23:13:27.965+00:002011-03-13T23:13:27.965+00:00Brilliantly written...just brilliant!Brilliantly written...just brilliant!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252493103687252549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-47622320901541385012011-03-12T11:30:37.394+00:002011-03-12T11:30:37.394+00:00'Pat - do you really think he was a sod? - I t...'Pat - do you really think he was a sod? - I think I imagined him as some sort of long-suffering hero, but as ever, there is always more than one perspective.'<br /><br />Sharon I've read it again - often one reads too quickly and forms a judgement too hastily- and although I could have put it more elegantly I still feel the same. Obviously I am in the minority but I feel If one isn't honest about one's reactions, one shouldn't be blogging or indeed writing.<br />She came over as a sort of Margo in 'The Good Life' who just can't help herself and the universal opprobrium smacks to me of bullying.<br />I think he was a coward and should have had the guts to tell her how he felt without behaving so spitefully. But then of course the story wouldn't be so telling.<br />You see what you've done? Given me an hour or so of soul searching. The sign of a good writer I should say.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-56055521130001081882011-03-11T21:00:31.348+00:002011-03-11T21:00:31.348+00:00I was there for the situation that inspired this a...I was there for the situation that inspired this and I think you have turned it into a good story. I know that sentence doesn't contain gushing compliments but I phrased it carefully. <br />A good story, and it was you that turned it into that. <br />Loved the burning serviette detail. What fool would do a thing like that? I also loved the beetroot thing.Philip Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164671362164285231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-54264907569344330872011-03-11T10:05:22.993+00:002011-03-11T10:05:22.993+00:00Oh this is absolute perfection! I was willing him ...Oh this is absolute perfection! I was willing him to turn left!! Go, Mark, Go!!Rebecca Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931904595437049369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-62753717868465439272011-03-10T20:14:45.549+00:002011-03-10T20:14:45.549+00:00Pat - that's a great story in itself and I'...Pat - that's a great story in itself and I'm so glad you came back to share it. Thank you.<br /><br />MaryX - thank you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it - and I agree it's very hard to like people who are too uptight (which probably includes me sometimes...)<br /><br />Dani - thank you so much.<br /><br />Nessa Roo - I can't tell you how thrilled I am by your comment - I'm touched that you read this out loud to your boys and I'm so pleased they liked it. Thank you.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-61039797871814424392011-03-10T20:10:55.582+00:002011-03-10T20:10:55.582+00:00Caterpillar - I'm glad there was something her...Caterpillar - I'm glad there was something here to leave you with some questions - I really like the idea of giving people something to chew on after the story has finished. Thank you for your kind comment.<br /><br />Pat - do you really think he was a sod? - I think I imagined him as some sort of long-suffering hero, but as ever, there is always more than one perspective.<br /><br />Nicole - thank you. The flaming napkin was an incident from a real night out with my beloved - it was hilarious at the time and too good not to use it in a story.<br /><br />Jeannie - I'm sorry for any unintentionally caused stomach upsets, but very very pleased that you liked it. Thank you.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-32565117249654721002011-03-10T20:03:52.202+00:002011-03-10T20:03:52.202+00:00Hillary - yes I know, the whole idea of a white co...Hillary - yes I know, the whole idea of a white coat just seems far too extravagant to me as well! <br /><br />Rohini - thank you so much. I think the title was meant to suggest a combination of her being all tightly sewn up, and the tailoring of the white coat. Hope that makes some sense?<br /><br />Sally-Sal - thank you! I like the idea of him running as well - and maybe whistling to himself as he drove away?<br /><br />Olga - thank you. I'm very pleased that you liked it.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-89174393413549390312011-03-10T20:00:04.013+00:002011-03-10T20:00:04.013+00:00Shopgirl - thank you. I think in my head the shrie...Shopgirl - thank you. I think in my head the shriek was the starting point for Mark's decision and seeing the white coat confirmed it for him. Thank you so much for reading, thinking about it and commenting.<br /><br />Robbie - thank you. I'm not sure my skills are quite up to describing her reaction!<br /><br />Penny - thank you :)<br /><br />Nota Bene - hello and welcome to the blog - I'm so glad you enjoyed this and thank you for leaving a comment.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-64692212607516776362011-03-10T19:56:24.062+00:002011-03-10T19:56:24.062+00:00Barbara - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Legend...Barbara - thank you, thank you, thank you!<br /><br />Legend - I only ever dreamed of someone saying that to me about my writing - I can't tell you how much I appreciate it what you've said here.<br /><br />Happy Frog and I - thank you so much, I'm glad there was an element of surprise.<br /><br />Anthony - thank you for reading this, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-79926943640184142002011-03-10T19:53:20.220+00:002011-03-10T19:53:20.220+00:00I've been bowled over by the comments on this ...I've been bowled over by the comments on this - thank you all so much for your support and I'm thrilled that so many of you liked this story.<br /><br />Baglady - this was prompted by a fellow diner in a pub a few weeks back - and uptight and pulled in was exactly how she was - I'm so glad I was able to convey some of that.<br /><br />Light208 - I struggle so much with endings, I'm glad you couldn't see this one coming. Thank you for your comment<br /><br />Starlight - too kind, as ever. I'm glad you liked it.<br /><br />MLS - I'm still smiling as I re-read your comment - what you've said means an awful lot - thank you.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-82929925591334850832011-03-10T18:21:50.351+00:002011-03-10T18:21:50.351+00:00Applause from the entire room. I read this one alo...Applause from the entire room. I read this one aloud to my eighteen and fifteen-year-old sons, and they cheered! <br />The pocketed beetroot was the perfect touch.Nessa Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793613496258240147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-16593655310194431852011-03-10T04:34:03.467+00:002011-03-10T04:34:03.467+00:00I can only echo what everyone else has already sai...I can only echo what everyone else has already said: what a lovely, lovely piece of writing. You just feel his frustration, long for her to break out!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08804079076361164325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-2167496979798335572011-03-09T10:54:10.404+00:002011-03-09T10:54:10.404+00:00Wow fantastic! I love how he very nicely shows he...Wow fantastic! I love how he very nicely shows her the finger, really. It's satisfying. I don't like uptight people.Maryxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374102286000982901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-10184227684980539482011-03-09T09:27:02.940+00:002011-03-09T09:27:02.940+00:00'From there she could see across the restauran...'From there she could see across the restaurant; see and be seen.'<br /><br />This reminds me of two actresses I knew in the sixties. They were great friends and went on a trip to Venice together. Every night in the restaurant they would have a heated debate as to who should sit with their back to the window - both had always been used to that privilege and bitterly resented sitting with their back to the 'audience'.<br />On the way home they weren't speaking to each other and the friendship was never the same.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-6942928161229737192011-03-09T06:46:38.472+00:002011-03-09T06:46:38.472+00:00I had a terrible feeling about beetroot when I rea...I had a terrible feeling about beetroot when I read "beetroot salad," and no wonder! LOL I'm left with a disturbing feeling in the pit of my stomach and I don't think it's the pie I had tonight ;).<br /><br />Nicely done, GG!Jeanniehttp://the-stuff-in-between.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-83689506296531717912011-03-09T03:49:55.314+00:002011-03-09T03:49:55.314+00:00This is smile inducing. Very nice piece of revenge...This is smile inducing. Very nice piece of revenge. And I especially like the spontaneous napkin fire. I think intrusions into the storyline that are supposed to be turning points are often unwieldy and too obvious---unbelievable. This was none of that. I very much believed the barely held in check laughter. I believed that smothered giggle helped Mark decide to escape. Well done.Nicole Leigh Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042126240711460836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-14612568249419823152011-03-08T23:59:09.464+00:002011-03-08T23:59:09.464+00:00Great - got me really involved. What a sod.Great - got me really involved. What a sod.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-85841025548316905322011-03-08T23:45:49.632+00:002011-03-08T23:45:49.632+00:00Once I finished reading, it left me a with a lot o...Once I finished reading, it left me a with a lot of questions...a lot of why's, what's and when's...Brilliantly written...caterpillarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929070939893449116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-75367508918895262672011-03-08T22:53:27.323+00:002011-03-08T22:53:27.323+00:00I enjoyed reading this post very much. Certainly, ...I enjoyed reading this post very much. Certainly, the ending was surprising. This is how it looks when love goes away.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652566920769043373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-72737957935041375802011-03-08T22:43:51.770+00:002011-03-08T22:43:51.770+00:00I loved this. And it made me laugh, at the end, b...I loved this. And it made me laugh, at the end, because I imagined him not just walking, but running to the car.<br /><br />This was fantastic.Sally-Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245202222520331383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-30885440490819253102011-03-08T17:27:41.304+00:002011-03-08T17:27:41.304+00:00Brilliant! loved the ending and every part of the ...Brilliant! loved the ending and every part of the description. sweet revenge! <br />I am curious though, why is it named tailoring?Pinpakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957359018116796426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-14520290624290350502011-03-08T17:13:51.017+00:002011-03-08T17:13:51.017+00:00I love how you describe what the white coat symbol...I love how you describe what the white coat symbolized. I can't afford to waste money on white clothing, let alone an expensive coat, because I inevitably destroy it. Hahaha! Sweet revenge of the beetroot!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281480044634094336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-17438743595916091702011-03-08T12:46:57.576+00:002011-03-08T12:46:57.576+00:00Not been here before. It was worth the wait! Ver...Not been here before. It was worth the wait! Very enjoyable indeed.Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.com