Tales of our Times
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Blue Screen"Collection of short stories
17 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I perfect not having all that technology. I'm old fashioned. I enjoyed reading and want to wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I perfect not having all that technology. I'm old fashioned. I enjoyed reading and want to wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reading and sharing zanya
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Zanya,
I guess the global network was in chaos the other day. It didn't affect us very much here in Saint John, New Brunswick. And I don't rely on all the gizmos that are available these days, just my computer. I'm old school. But I wouldn't want to be traveling anywhere when a glitch pulverizes the system. We are spoiled, aren't we?
I enjoyed your entry in the 75-word Flash Fiction. Not an easy contest! Alexa, where were you???
Good Luck with it!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Hi Zanya,
I guess the global network was in chaos the other day. It didn't affect us very much here in Saint John, New Brunswick. And I don't rely on all the gizmos that are available these days, just my computer. I'm old school. But I wouldn't want to be traveling anywhere when a glitch pulverizes the system. We are spoiled, aren't we?
I enjoyed your entry in the 75-word Flash Fiction. Not an easy contest! Alexa, where were you???
Good Luck with it!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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A thoughtful and interesting review Zanya
Comment from F. William Lester
This made me laugh. We're so tied to our electronic devices that I wonder what would happen if the grid shut down. The peace and quiet might be rehabilitating. Good luck in the contest and stay well.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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This made me laugh. We're so tied to our electronic devices that I wonder what would happen if the grid shut down. The peace and quiet might be rehabilitating. Good luck in the contest and stay well.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
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You're always welcome.
Comment from Natureschild
Your 75 word fiction effectively conveys a sense of disorientation and frustration. The opening line with honking horns immediately placed me in a specific, relatable setting. Nicely written. Good luck for the contest. - Terry
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Your 75 word fiction effectively conveys a sense of disorientation and frustration. The opening line with honking horns immediately placed me in a specific, relatable setting. Nicely written. Good luck for the contest. - Terry
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
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You're welcome
Comment from Bill Schott
This seventy-five-word story, Blue Screen, has the proper formatting and reminds us that all the technology has become a part of our lives. Thank God for the analog items which keep us grounded and sane.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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This seventy-five-word story, Blue Screen, has the proper formatting and reminds us that all the technology has become a part of our lives. Thank God for the analog items which keep us grounded and sane.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
Comment from Sanku
I understand perfectly .WE are very used to the fancy gizmos and when some outage happens ,there goes everything.Thanks to grandma old fashioned alarm...
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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I understand perfectly .WE are very used to the fancy gizmos and when some outage happens ,there goes everything.Thanks to grandma old fashioned alarm...
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
Comment from Heather Knight
It would be indeed a dystopia. We are so used to our various gadgets that life seems impossible without them.
Thank God for grandma's clock!
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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It would be indeed a dystopia. We are so used to our various gadgets that life seems impossible without them.
Thank God for grandma's clock!
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thanks for reviewing and sharing zanya
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I like your use of personification. There seems to be some anachronistic description here also. And I would say also juxtaposition. You may not realize it but you are using many literary techniques. Good summary.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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I like your use of personification. There seems to be some anachronistic description here also. And I would say also juxtaposition. You may not realize it but you are using many literary techniques. Good summary.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Great review zanya
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Well written
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. Yes - some would feel totally lost without a screen to rule their lives and tell them when to wake up etc! It didn't affect my computer, phone, or screen at all. (Was that fortunate or not?) Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Lol. Yes - some would feel totally lost without a screen to rule their lives and tell them when to wake up etc! It didn't affect my computer, phone, or screen at all. (Was that fortunate or not?) Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Great review zanya
Comment from Rachelle Allen
We don't even realize how much white noise our digital paraphenelia distributes until it's no longer there. And then the silence is deafening. It's been quite the chaotic day without our cyber-needs being met! Will we be smart enough to have a Plan B in place for next time?
Very thought-provoking write! Good luck with it in the 75 Words Flash Fiction!! xoxo
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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We don't even realize how much white noise our digital paraphenelia distributes until it's no longer there. And then the silence is deafening. It's been quite the chaotic day without our cyber-needs being met! Will we be smart enough to have a Plan B in place for next time?
Very thought-provoking write! Good luck with it in the 75 Words Flash Fiction!! xoxo
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Great review -interesting questions posed! zanya
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xoxo