Comments on Out of Order Alice: When In Rome

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2010-07-08T04:57:20.616-04:00

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This is so, so lovely! And I loved the phrase, &qu...

2010-07-07T14:11:49.268-04:00

This is so, so lovely! And I loved the phrase, "escaped from the retirement center".

What a delightful twist! Such a perfect descriptio...

2010-07-06T14:09:10.995-04:00

What a delightful twist! Such a perfect description of the mother - I like her. I'm glad the story ended with the son reaching out to her.

Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling!

Wow, a great look at the relationship between this...

2010-07-05T08:47:41.175-04:00

Wow, a great look at the relationship between this mother and son. Nicely written, Marisa.

The whole time I was thinking, call her on the pho...

2010-07-04T09:39:15.909-04:00

The whole time I was thinking, call her on the phone, call her on the phone... and you heard me! This was lovely Marisa. Meeting someone on the terms that they're comfortable with to share joy is such a kind open hearted thing to do. And vastly human.
*happy sigh*

Very touching story. The disconnect between them w...

2010-07-04T02:50:08.231-04:00

Very touching story. The disconnect between them was handled really well, and the ending just smacked me with another dimension to the son. Thanks for the good read!

Reach out and touch someone? It's nice that he...

2010-07-03T22:16:19.983-04:00

Reach out and touch someone? It's nice that he found a way to talk with her. Nicely done.

Oh cool! I was thinking about half way through he ...

2010-07-03T20:56:46.519-04:00

Oh cool! I was thinking about half way through he should try calling her sometime. Then I found out she lived with him and that notion just sort of flitted away. Only to come back as quite a touching ending. Well done indeed.
~jon

I'm stopping by to say hello! I'm trying t...

2010-07-03T20:44:10.277-04:00

I'm stopping by to say hello! I'm trying to visit everyone before my battery on the laptop goes dead - I'm getting those little warnings *laugh* -- lawd! hurry hurry hurry kat!

Aww, this was so tender Mari-girl! I love the su...

2010-07-03T14:31:05.857-04:00

Aww, this was so tender Mari-girl!

I love the subtle way in which you portrait this quiet yet loving relationship. Louis is such a reliable character. His bitterness about his mother whispering to his father makes him real!

I've missed you and your writing. So glad you're back! :D

That should be a conversation :) loved that ending...

2010-07-03T05:57:27.442-04:00

That should be a conversation :) loved that ending, Marisa!

great emotion - well ended :)

2010-07-03T05:11:18.782-04:00

great emotion - well ended :)

What a great and quirky little piece this is... Th...

2010-07-03T02:09:23.885-04:00

What a great and quirky little piece this is... The stuff we sons do for our moms. This coming from a momma's boy ;)

Cool pic, btw...

Really great insight into the mother-son dynamic. ...

2010-07-02T21:38:38.248-04:00

Really great insight into the mother-son dynamic. Just a lovely, lovely story beautifully wrought. Peace...

I love this, I have a 17 year old and I feel that ...

2010-07-02T20:17:03.754-04:00

I love this, I have a 17 year old and I feel that distance.
Beautiful

Marisa this is so beautiful. You've totally ca...

2010-07-02T19:51:41.361-04:00

Marisa this is so beautiful. You've totally captured the voice of the son and, in a simple phone call, his love and appreciation for her.
So lovely.
Your stories are always special to me.

This is so very lovely. You've worked another ...

2010-07-02T19:29:41.110-04:00

This is so very lovely. You've worked another little bit of magic with this one. I imagine Louis to be sad about this, but he's resigned to it, he'll do whatever it takes. Beautiful, Marisa.

Great ending. Very enjoyable :)

2010-07-02T19:00:58.747-04:00

Great ending. Very enjoyable :)

Oh beautifully written, and what an understanding ...

2010-07-02T17:11:00.191-04:00

Oh beautifully written, and what an understanding son to realise her preferred method of communication! Wonderful piece.

Sad but sweet. Sometimes you can say more from a d...

2010-07-02T16:25:22.096-04:00

Sad but sweet. Sometimes you can say more from a distance than face to face. With the way some teens are moving from even talking to just texting, it's a wonder people speak two words to each other these days.

Bittersweet and very true. Well crafted around a v...

2010-07-02T15:53:27.602-04:00

Bittersweet and very true. Well crafted around a very tangible, believable son character. Refreshing and nicely done. Thanks.

Awww, I love that. Very sweet and well written.

2010-07-02T15:48:36.805-04:00

Awww, I love that. Very sweet and well written.

A touching tale, well told!

2010-07-02T15:27:15.038-04:00

A touching tale, well told!

Just lovely. Your writing is always so lyrical and...

2010-07-02T15:00:53.354-04:00

Just lovely. Your writing is always so lyrical and full of depth.

Beautiful story that reads like a photograph.

I really enjoyed this, Alice. Truly. If this story...

2010-07-02T12:34:57.443-04:00

I really enjoyed this, Alice. Truly. If this story were to develop, the part that has me most intrigued is the relationship with the ex-wife. Her tenderness for the mother and how she still influences the guy in the story. He got up and called her instead despite thinking she is just not there anymore.

Lots of layers for the future. loved it.

annie