Family Night in the 60s
The 60s had everything.14 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
This flash fiction fit all the requirements perfectly. It also made me nostalgic for a time when the whole family watched together, sharing a memory of the event. With the reference the Beatles and the Vietnam War, you pegged this decade perfectly. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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This flash fiction fit all the requirements perfectly. It also made me nostalgic for a time when the whole family watched together, sharing a memory of the event. With the reference the Beatles and the Vietnam War, you pegged this decade perfectly. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 01-May-2021
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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Thank you so much, lyenochka, for sharing my shortie about the 60s. I truly appreciate your kind praise and insightful comments. Rod
Comment from Goodadvicechan
It was a good family gathering. I miss these good old days. Now, my children are grown up. They are away from me and liven different states. We supposed to get together once a year. Because of the pandemic, no-one is allowed to travel.
I enjoy your story. Well written.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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It was a good family gathering. I miss these good old days. Now, my children are grown up. They are away from me and liven different states. We supposed to get together once a year. Because of the pandemic, no-one is allowed to travel.
I enjoy your story. Well written.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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I am very pleased you enjoyed my story about a family gathering in the 60s. I can appreciate how much you miss having your family around. Hopefully, you'll get to see them all soon. Rod
Comment from Earl Corp
I wish I still had a six starv rating to give this Flash from the Past. You captured several elements of the 1960s in just 101 words. I loved the last line. Very nice job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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I wish I still had a six starv rating to give this Flash from the Past. You captured several elements of the 1960s in just 101 words. I loved the last line. Very nice job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Earl, for the great review and virtual six.
Comment from Bill Schott
This flash fiction story, Family Night in the 60s, has the required word count and puts the mention of the Vietnam War in which was also sometimes a shared family experience.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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This flash fiction story, Family Night in the 60s, has the required word count and puts the mention of the Vietnam War in which was also sometimes a shared family experience.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Bill, for sharing my shortie about the 60s.
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, this conversation is a realistic one - and sad too. Your story has been well thought through and planned, mingling the joy of the Beatles and their music with the tragedy of what was soon to unfold in Viet Nam. Well written.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Yes, this conversation is a realistic one - and sad too. Your story has been well thought through and planned, mingling the joy of the Beatles and their music with the tragedy of what was soon to unfold in Viet Nam. Well written.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you very much, Wendy, for the great review of my shortie.
Comment from Patty Palmer
I remember that night that the Beatles debuted on the Ed Sullivan show. I think the entire world must have watched it. I was just a tad young at the time. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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I remember that night that the Beatles debuted on the Ed Sullivan show. I think the entire world must have watched it. I was just a tad young at the time. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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I am delighted you could relate to my shortie. Patty. Thanks for sharing.
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You're welcome!
Patty
Comment from karenina
The magic on this wrote is the juxtaposition between carefree joy and the end of innocence. I well recall the Beatles riotous success on Ed Sullivan. Equally clear was my older brother's post physical 1A status...
Vietnam would soon overtake every family night...
This is such a microcosm of the unknown nightmare taking seed in so many homes...
God Bless our heroes!
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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The magic on this wrote is the juxtaposition between carefree joy and the end of innocence. I well recall the Beatles riotous success on Ed Sullivan. Equally clear was my older brother's post physical 1A status...
Vietnam would soon overtake every family night...
This is such a microcosm of the unknown nightmare taking seed in so many homes...
God Bless our heroes!
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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I am so pleased you could easily relate to my shortie. Many thanks for your kind praise, Karenina.
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Oh dear anonymous! Relate to it I did! Hence, my vote of support will be forthcoming... (or maybe already has been!)---Karenina
Comment from sunnilicious
That was a nice short story. Great work.
Family quality time has changed plenty since then. Maybe, I'm a child of the 70's and still single... But technology seems to have changed life.
Good luck in the contest :)
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
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That was a nice short story. Great work.
Family quality time has changed plenty since then. Maybe, I'm a child of the 70's and still single... But technology seems to have changed life.
Good luck in the contest :)
Comment Written 26-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much for sharing my story and the six bright stars. I would definitely agree that technology has changed life.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Thank you for a creatively written reminder of the sixties. My uncle would come to our house for dinner on Sundays. He would stay through the Ed Sullivan Show. I recall the shock wave the Beatles' long hair caused. This is a great entry for the contest. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thank you for a creatively written reminder of the sixties. My uncle would come to our house for dinner on Sundays. He would stay through the Ed Sullivan Show. I recall the shock wave the Beatles' long hair caused. This is a great entry for the contest. Best wishes.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thank you for reviewing my story and your anecdote about your uncle.
Comment from Sharon Davis
An interesting perspective that highlights a number of features of life in the 60's, and how along with cultural icons like the Beatles, and films, such as - From Russia with Love, there were serious issues as well- the Vietnam War, being one such event. This flash fiction, creates a picture of the 60's very effectively. Nice job.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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An interesting perspective that highlights a number of features of life in the 60's, and how along with cultural icons like the Beatles, and films, such as - From Russia with Love, there were serious issues as well- the Vietnam War, being one such event. This flash fiction, creates a picture of the 60's very effectively. Nice job.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thank you very much, Sharon, for your thoughtful review of my shortie.
