Comments on Out of Order Alice: Brewing

Ironically, because I spent time reading this, the...

2011-02-25T11:01:24.790-05:00

Ironically, because I spent time reading this, the tea I was brewing got cold.

Once again, nicely done. Love the tea at the end t...

2010-11-09T12:38:26.723-05:00

Once again, nicely done. Love the tea at the end too.

My first thought was, great photo! Then I read th...

2010-10-25T06:20:39.884-04:00

My first thought was, great photo!

Then I read the story. It's told beautifully. I like the switch to tea at the end. I hope her future is happier.

Wonderful in its brevity and I loved the switch......

2010-10-24T02:00:35.672-04:00

Wonderful in its brevity and I loved the switch... Great job.

Terrific writing here. You captured the the change...

2010-10-23T07:48:02.588-04:00

Terrific writing here. You captured the the change from a sweet and loving relationship to the disillusion, right through the dissolution so well. Nicely done.
~jon

Fresh tea bags are always a good thing. Especially...

2010-10-22T19:12:00.012-04:00

Fresh tea bags are always a good thing. Especially as replacement to tepid coffee. Lovely piece, Marisa.

Isn't that the way of things. I'd switch t...

2010-10-22T16:26:26.182-04:00

Isn't that the way of things. I'd switch to tea after that, too. Good symbolism.

Nicely written - love the tea bag at the end :)

2010-10-20T19:22:23.360-04:00

Nicely written - love the tea bag at the end :)

:sniff sniff: This is what it sounds like when dov...

2010-10-20T01:53:33.914-04:00

:sniff sniff: This is what it sounds like when doves cry. Great story, M.

A lot of adjectives could be used about this story...

2010-10-19T10:13:53.398-04:00

A lot of adjectives could be used about this story - revealing, subtle, sad, quiet .... Loved the end where she has not only changed her life, but changed even what she drinks.

I do love your stories, Marisa. Great ending! :)

2010-10-19T09:16:21.735-04:00

I do love your stories, Marisa. Great ending! :)

Love the switcheroo at the end. Um, this happened ...

2010-10-17T21:13:40.831-04:00

Love the switcheroo at the end. Um, this happened to me with an ex. So this freaks me out with the similarity. beautifully written, per usual. You do so good at capturing the nuances of relationship. Peace...

No wonder he dumped her! Tea? Not coffee? Camomi...

2010-10-17T09:42:25.820-04:00

No wonder he dumped her!

Tea? Not coffee? Camomile? Not Starbucks?

Bet he and his girlfriend are off for Dunkin' Donuts!

interesting how even small changes like that can b...

2010-10-16T19:10:01.841-04:00

interesting how even small changes like that can be symbolic... excellent story.

Oh, I've been there (although I stuck with cof...

2010-10-16T06:28:36.253-04:00

Oh, I've been there (although I stuck with coffee!)
We move on though, don't we? The end of the world never comes and we get on with it

I smiled at your closing line. Cheers to new bags....

2010-10-16T00:22:00.580-04:00

I smiled at your closing line. Cheers to new bags.

I thought it was brilliant the way you used their ...

2010-10-15T20:17:03.191-04:00

I thought it was brilliant the way you used their beverages of choice as symbols of their relationship. I wonder if maybe she had gotten him a cup of coffee or made him breakfast more maybe they would have been married longer. Nicely done!

I loved the symbolism at the end. I'm not a te...

2010-10-15T20:00:38.873-04:00

I loved the symbolism at the end. I'm not a tea person, but I'm divorced so I understand perfectly. Great job in so few words. Well done!

Smooth reflection through a life change. Wonderful...

2010-10-15T18:55:18.157-04:00

Smooth reflection through a life change. Wonderful ending on the tea.

Oh I love this - a relationship told in coffee and...

2010-10-15T17:27:53.942-04:00

Oh I love this - a relationship told in coffee and tea cups. Great ending...Glad she's switched to tea!

Very bittersweet. You've captured that curiosi...

2010-10-15T17:23:33.385-04:00

Very bittersweet. You've captured that curiosity about the other so well here, and the heartbreak of the knowing, while staying so matter of fact.

Well written little story. A lot of emotional und...

2010-10-15T17:14:16.999-04:00

Well written little story. A lot of emotional undertow here.

Good story. Interesting to see her hot beverage ch...

2010-10-15T14:50:31.087-04:00

Good story. Interesting to see her hot beverage choice as life moves on and changes.

Exquisite and bittersweet. It's always the lit...

2010-10-15T13:29:47.310-04:00

Exquisite and bittersweet. It's always the little things one seems to remember most. You are a master of words, Marisa. There's so much in that little space. I feel good about her future.

There was sadness, but I forsee a good fresh start...

2010-10-15T12:19:02.473-04:00

There was sadness, but I forsee a good fresh start with that fresh tea bag. Very nicely dine!