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Flu of the Flu

Double Sick

38 total reviews 
Comment from DonandVicki
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I think we are all sick of the flu. That statement is ridiculous or a double negative. I just heard that Texas has opened up, no masks? It's about time we stopped this ridiculousness.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 12-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the excellent review and insightful comments, D&V. It is greatly appreciated.
    Sending you both my very best,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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This account has a hilarious tongue-in-cheek humor to it. That is one of my favorite types of humor. It makes me laugh right out loud. This could be a subtle or not so subtle cautionary tale. Some readers might miss the subtleties and that would be too bad. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review, dear Liz. So glad you saw the humor in this. Sending you my very best,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from BethShelby
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This is funny flash fiction. It sounds like someone has really got an obsession with the horrors of wearing masks. The cure of this is to pack up and move to where they are no longer required.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the excellent review of my flash. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sally XOs...
Comment from Deanna Nese
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Omg, I want to move to Texas. This mask mandate is killing me. I'm fine with the 6 foot distance thing, but I absolutely loathe wearing a face mask. I feel this.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    I hate the mask mandate, too. I don't go out unless it's absolutely necessary. I like fresh air. Thanks so much for the wonderful review and I wish you plenty of fresh air wherever you are, Deanna.
    Sally XOs...
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Sally,
This is what I do when I'm depressed. Basically the same rituals, and I've moved here and there to escape my problems. But they follow me.
I like the mood of your work, I can feel as tha narrator feels.
Excellent work, Sally.
Best wishes in the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review and personal comments, dear Cindy. I think these masks and the government overreach has brought more harm than good. Thus, this satirical article. I have to laugh a little, otherwise I'd cry all the time. Laughter is good medicine. Sending you my best my best today, with fresh air and smiles. Make sure you get fresh air breaks! Sal XOs....
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Spot-on! Wry humor, apt for the reign of Coronophobia. If it weren't for my full-time residence in StoryLand, I'd have been a basket case by now--so demoralizing--can't see, can't touch anybody. Nice work.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the insightful review of my un-tribute to masking, Liz dear. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from lyenochka
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That's such a cute title! Yes, depression is something caused by the isolation in this pandemic. But I think moving to another state would be more isolating, having to make new friends all over again.
We've been able to keep in fellowship with church friends with our masks on and we don't need to wear masks when walking out in the open. People are very considerate.
Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the excellent review and insightful comments, dear Helen. Sending you my best today as always, and a blast of fresh air for your health,
    Sal XOs...
Comment from Irish Rain
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Ha ha...I just LOVED this.
Six stars for the ending alone,
and I so hope you win!!
Nothing as depressing as a Santa
mug that never saw Christmas.
GREAT entry!
Blessings...

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Aw, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed my poke in the eye to governmental over-reach and erroding liberties. The fact that I have a sense of humor left is encouraging. I see you do too, dear friend. Thank you for the splendid stars and compliments. Blessings always and plenty of fresh air be yours,
    Sal XOs....
reply by Irish Rain on 11-Mar-2021
    And many blessings to you this weekend!! Love your sense of humor!!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
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Hello Sal.

Funny stuff. You've mixed the mundane with the extreme and boiled it all down to an escape clause.

Your last line of packing up and moving to Texas made me laugh. Every good flash has to have a great ending. You did well with this one. Good luck in the contest.

(*Z*). PAL

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review of my satire/humor/political post. I knew you'd get it. I was a humorist first and sometimes I default back to that as seen here. Blessings to you and yours,
    Sal :))
reply by Robert Zimmerman on 11-Mar-2021
    You're welcome Sal.

    (*z*) PAL
Comment from Ulla
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Hahahahaha, you little devil! I'm still laughing so very hard. I loved it. I wonder if anybody from Texas get the joke. Oh, that was not a very diplomatic thing to say. Good luck!! Still love it. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2021
    Thank you so much for this. I don't get mad, I usually just write. My sense of humor from my mother. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs...