tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post6293891323956888135..comments2023-07-21T07:38:15.376-04:00Comments on Whimsical Quests of a Curious Mind: Six Sentence Sunday: Fools and Runts VIJess Schirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-58127385765379139292012-06-24T14:37:45.386-04:002012-06-24T14:37:45.386-04:00You do a great job of showing her tension by descr...You do a great job of showing her tension by describing the action instead of telling. That's hard to do, sometimes, in 1st POV. And by doing so, I can just hear her voice in my head. Well done.Silver Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606837105470988646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-18127926321735051282012-06-21T11:37:04.358-04:002012-06-21T11:37:04.358-04:00Great six, Jess! As I said on your FB page, this i...Great six, Jess! As I said on your FB page, this is compelling and she's a strong and unique heroine.<br />~Ryan DerhamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-54932644134117514052012-06-17T22:39:45.235-04:002012-06-17T22:39:45.235-04:00Great six, Jess! I love how you've had her co...Great six, Jess! I love how you've had her connect so strongly with the runt because of her own experience. <br /><br />And, I did part of a scene on SSS not long ago too... it does feel like a long time to the person posting, but I like the continuity from the reading side of things. :)patonlorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312527117343841653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-53470834262846633882012-06-17T21:20:13.506-04:002012-06-17T21:20:13.506-04:00Wow ;)You can tell how passionate she is!!! Great ...Wow ;)You can tell how passionate she is!!! Great six :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-65629638067819801932012-06-17T19:57:58.523-04:002012-06-17T19:57:58.523-04:00I love this, Jess: “It seems like, no matter how h...I love this, Jess: “It seems like, no matter how hard we try, a broken heart’s the only thing anyone gets when it comes to taking care of runts..."<br /><br />I don't find anything boring at all about your choice for SSS. I think its so neat, returning to the same story, same scene, weekly! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-85715109073972534722012-06-17T19:28:37.994-04:002012-06-17T19:28:37.994-04:00Thank you Sarah :)Thank you Sarah :)Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-80883840038957541452012-06-17T19:26:14.142-04:002012-06-17T19:26:14.142-04:00Thanks Kate!Thanks Kate!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-55539286718617126712012-06-17T19:21:36.361-04:002012-06-17T19:21:36.361-04:00I'm not sure about powerful, but there will be...I'm not sure about powerful, but there will be some conflict as well as some self-revelation.Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-4372717941944736992012-06-17T17:58:10.331-04:002012-06-17T17:58:10.331-04:00Aw, this goes straight to the heart. Touching six....Aw, this goes straight to the heart. Touching six. (And I need to do some catching up. I've been behind for weeks! I'll read through a few in the upcoming days to make sure I'm caught up.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-38643527620605599792012-06-17T14:59:05.619-04:002012-06-17T14:59:05.619-04:00Oh boy has he just opened up a major can of worms!...Oh boy has he just opened up a major can of worms! Hope Grace let's him have it after that line! Great six, Jess!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261759171411084998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-62207634855111918232012-06-17T14:55:08.785-04:002012-06-17T14:55:08.785-04:00Personally I've never cared for characters who...Personally I've never cared for characters who seem to internalize everything, I wanted something more for Grace. I'm glad you enjoyed it!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-29243349893041328582012-06-17T14:53:09.563-04:002012-06-17T14:53:09.563-04:00I'm so glad you're little guy has done so ...I'm so glad you're little guy has done so well :)Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-63946390391951594022012-06-17T14:51:43.599-04:002012-06-17T14:51:43.599-04:00Clearly, he's struck a deeply seated chord in ...Clearly, he's struck a deeply seated chord in Grace. Powerful conflict ahead, I predict!Monica Enderle Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906580310155422359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-91530085735103013052012-06-17T14:22:06.874-04:002012-06-17T14:22:06.874-04:00Wow! That's quite a comparison, thank you!Wow! That's quite a comparison, thank you!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-64316316577765421632012-06-17T14:12:11.356-04:002012-06-17T14:12:11.356-04:00I agree, but I have also worked with livestock lon...I agree, but I have also worked with livestock long enough to know that no matter how much I might wish otherwise, not all sick animals can be saved. Some are just too sick, and too far gone to make it, no matter how much effort, time, and money their human caretakers invest. Luke's attitude is one most farm kids adapt to help protect their emotions. I have a hunch it's also why so many people who aren't connected to the agriculture mistakenly believe that farmers and ranchers don't love the livestock they raise. Luke's words, while misguided, are an attempt to help protect Grace from loosing her heart to a pig that Luke suspects will die.Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-82322958096988086742012-06-17T14:09:46.089-04:002012-06-17T14:09:46.089-04:00Fantastic six! My golden was a runt, best friend f...Fantastic six! My golden was a runt, best friend for 18 years :) I'm looking forward to reading this book!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357192759760252342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-66914554562281962072012-06-17T13:55:33.036-04:002012-06-17T13:55:33.036-04:00Wonderful job, Jess. With the info and trivia you ...Wonderful job, Jess. With the info and trivia you gave on Grace's background and this week's six, I think I do understand her. I think Luke has the makings of a "Victorian" love interest, at least I can never decide if what he's saying is heedlessness or if there's more to it than that. I had a similar feeling with Jane Eyre's Mr. Rochester :))DasNukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513945470399592454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-81407279133360873762012-06-17T13:14:05.135-04:002012-06-17T13:14:05.135-04:00I thought having the information might help. Thank...I thought having the information might help. Thanks!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-24858365500131432312012-06-17T12:34:24.621-04:002012-06-17T12:34:24.621-04:00Ah that explains a lot! Brilliant. Knowing about h...Ah that explains a lot! Brilliant. Knowing about her condition adds so much more edge to Grace's reactions and Luke's choice of words.Elin Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467512757347720397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-18030631689940346572012-06-17T11:53:32.634-04:002012-06-17T11:53:32.634-04:00Luke? You'd best get ready to dodge, mate. I r...Luke? You'd best get ready to dodge, mate. I reckon something's about to be thrown at you.<br />You've described Grace's emotions brilliantly, well done!Karen de Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976578068443326404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-82623332441118558992012-06-17T10:52:27.882-04:002012-06-17T10:52:27.882-04:00I have a feeling Luke's real intent with not c...I have a feeling Luke's real intent with not caring for runts will be revealed in an emotional scene. Good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-88704128156620181102012-06-17T10:43:08.743-04:002012-06-17T10:43:08.743-04:00Ouch, can see why his words are hiting her so hard...Ouch, can see why his words are hiting her so hard.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-24225495021028625642012-06-17T10:17:05.549-04:002012-06-17T10:17:05.549-04:00Nooo, no time spent caring for an animal is wasted...Nooo, no time spent caring for an animal is wasted time and effort! Great job of showing how she identifies with the "runt."Linda Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113981098789732198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-91197893996265014472012-06-17T10:09:46.484-04:002012-06-17T10:09:46.484-04:00I was going to say...it actually is becoming very ...I was going to say...it actually is becoming very clear with this new snippet that she's taking the "runt" thing more personally than one would who is ONLY interested in the welfare of the piglets. Great six, and her reaction actually tugs on my heartstrings (even before I read your explanation). I agree with Gemma,though, sounds like her knee-jerk reaction to having her feelings hurt is to strike back. Well done. =DK.E. Saxon, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244003000725142864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456386419847525258.post-1517513520223102672012-06-17T09:52:15.074-04:002012-06-17T09:52:15.074-04:00Oh oh, she's going to blow! Well described!Oh oh, she's going to blow! Well described!gemma parkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275261646534324484noreply@blogger.com