The Christmas Lights
An old man hangs some Christmas lights.58 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nicely written.
I just hope that Mr. Bowman's neighbor doesn't decide that is now permitted to hang skeletons to celebrate Halloween, and some other stuff for every other holiday. (smiley face here)
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Nicely written.
I just hope that Mr. Bowman's neighbor doesn't decide that is now permitted to hang skeletons to celebrate Halloween, and some other stuff for every other holiday. (smiley face here)
Best wishes.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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LOL, excellent point Wayne, Thanks for reading. Terry.
Comment from Mary Shifman
I really liked your story. It may be fiction but it sounds real enough. It's a sad rules regulating innocuous things interfere the simple joys of life while some are allowed to put seriously offensive bumper stickers and license plates on their vehicles for everyone to see.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I really liked your story. It may be fiction but it sounds real enough. It's a sad rules regulating innocuous things interfere the simple joys of life while some are allowed to put seriously offensive bumper stickers and license plates on their vehicles for everyone to see.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Mary, thank you for reading my story. Terry.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Tpa
Great story. Too bad in real life that doesn't always prove to be right and often finds the cost worth more than you wanted to achieve, but there are nice people like Chelsa and it was Christmas.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Great story. Too bad in real life that doesn't always prove to be right and often finds the cost worth more than you wanted to achieve, but there are nice people like Chelsa and it was Christmas.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the review, sometimes we can win. Terry.
Comment from jessizero
I enjoyed this story as much as I have loved your past ones. I love the explanation that his wife would not have been able to find him without the lights. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I enjoyed this story as much as I have loved your past ones. I love the explanation that his wife would not have been able to find him without the lights. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Jessi, thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from Rachel Jamerson1
A great example of compassion and kindness. There are usually many good reasons for breaking long-standing rules. Everyone has a story. Your article is a great example. Sometimes rules need to be broken.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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A great example of compassion and kindness. There are usually many good reasons for breaking long-standing rules. Everyone has a story. Your article is a great example. Sometimes rules need to be broken.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Rachel, thank you for the six stars! The light are burning bright. Thanks for reading. Terry.
Comment from Jay Squires
Oh, wow! What a moving story that, for whatever reason, reminds me of the Tex Ritter song, "The Deck of Cards". I don't know if you've heard of it or not. Thematically, they are worlds apart, but for some reason it popped into my mind as I read your story. From what I know about Condo requirements and regulations, yours is truly fiction, but yours does leave a touching message lingering after we finish. The song, if you want to hear it or rehear it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsCiaxPhtVY
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Oh, wow! What a moving story that, for whatever reason, reminds me of the Tex Ritter song, "The Deck of Cards". I don't know if you've heard of it or not. Thematically, they are worlds apart, but for some reason it popped into my mind as I read your story. From what I know about Condo requirements and regulations, yours is truly fiction, but yours does leave a touching message lingering after we finish. The song, if you want to hear it or rehear it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsCiaxPhtVY
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Jay, thank you for the review. Alexa is playing the Tex Ritter story now, and mine is not that good! Terry.
Comment from LJbutterfly
What a beautiful Christmas story. Fiction based on truth is the best, most believable, and most enjoyable fiction. This story is well written, and succinct with a satisfying ending. Well done.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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What a beautiful Christmas story. Fiction based on truth is the best, most believable, and most enjoyable fiction. This story is well written, and succinct with a satisfying ending. Well done.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the kind review! Terry.
Comment from irishauthorme
Great work! An illustration of a stupid regulatory organization, plus a heartwarming Christmas tale!
I can identify. Because of my work location change, at one time we were forced to lease a home in a subdivision governed by a "Homeowners Association." The backyard was too small to do anything with and anything we did to the front yard, even planting flowers-had to be approved by the HA. Mowing the lawn was contracted out so we couldn't even mow.
We had a big feud with the HA about Christmas decorations and lights in the front windows. At a meeting with the discontented old maids of the HA, we insulted each other and left. Three days later, we got our approval in the mail.
What Bullshit.
irish
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Great work! An illustration of a stupid regulatory organization, plus a heartwarming Christmas tale!
I can identify. Because of my work location change, at one time we were forced to lease a home in a subdivision governed by a "Homeowners Association." The backyard was too small to do anything with and anything we did to the front yard, even planting flowers-had to be approved by the HA. Mowing the lawn was contracted out so we couldn't even mow.
We had a big feud with the HA about Christmas decorations and lights in the front windows. At a meeting with the discontented old maids of the HA, we insulted each other and left. Three days later, we got our approval in the mail.
What Bullshit.
irish
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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LOL, oh my what a story Irish, sounds about right for some of those. Thank you for reading. Terry.
Comment from royowen
What a beautiful story, I know you didn't have children, and I wonder if it could be experiential. This is so beautifully and touchingly written Terry. I enjoyed it very much, blessings Roy,
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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What a beautiful story, I know you didn't have children, and I wonder if it could be experiential. This is so beautifully and touchingly written Terry. I enjoyed it very much, blessings Roy,
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Roy, thank you for the kind words, it is much appreciated. Terry.
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Most welcome
Comment from Ulla
Yes, Terry, even in fiction there is always some truth. So very well said and also so very well written. I loved this little Christmas tale in all its bittersweet truth. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Yes, Terry, even in fiction there is always some truth. So very well said and also so very well written. I loved this little Christmas tale in all its bittersweet truth. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 01-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2022
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Ulla, thank you very much for reading my story. Terry.
