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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. have witnessed this phenomena myself.. any experienced standup & stool bartender would agree

even better have personally known close pals with the ‘Flint factor ‘impact upon gals n the ladies..

- have Advanced Singles Bar ‘street cred in many jurisdictions - being paid & tipped to witness is the BEST !

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I'd love to see you write a short piece about this phenomenon on the Salamander Horde, my friend.

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. glad too.. & this one’s well overdue .. & I had the pleasure of being paid a princely sum to document the ‘culture & ambience of Whistler/Blackcomb several years later.. haha ! The Pronghorn is ‘legendary .. & i had the Resort Gold Pass - All Terrain Access inc Operations .. & keep in. mind too - as an aficionado of Michael Corleone .. know it was called ‘the thunderbolt - but you knew that.. ! I highly recommend the ‘experience .. 🦎🏴‍☠️🎬

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

I can’t count the number of times your stories bring a smile to my face, Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, kid. Glad to hear that. My micro fiction always seems autobiographical to me, though I don't intend it. Do you find yourself in your characters, too? I mean, for example which part of you is inside Lisa Rose or Grun?

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

I think you’re right! Though I hate to think there’s any part of me inside Lisa Rose, except maybe her propensity for screw ups!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Impulsive. Clever. Self-confident?

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

Afraid so.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Flint Stone — Age old ways

Spark de vivre ignite

Enflame desire

Lightning bolts

Thor’s thrust

Trust love again and again.

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

You had fun with this one, Sharron! Clever take on lightening, and a lot of heat in 50 words! Love it!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha. I am such a dreamer…

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh, this is brilliant - pardon the pun! Fabulous story, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hah ! Thanks.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

It seems like old Flint is good at starting fires but somehow I feel he's no boy scout.

Good one Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Pretty sure you're right there, Jim. But then, is a boy scout what she's looking for?

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Justin Deming's avatar

Excellent, Sharron! Loved this one.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Justin! Happy 4th of July, friend.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Flint! I love it. Oh the images that conjures up in my brain. Bring it on, cowboy!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha!

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

I thought you were headed in a different direction with the opening lines. The name Flint was the cherry on top. I enjoyed every line.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hooray! We can all use a little combustion once in a while - even if vicariously... Thanks KC

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Nathan Slake's avatar

"It's not the first time she's been hit."

I love the multiple ways my brain interpreted this as I read it twice.

Clever and fantastic, Sharron. Thanks for the read!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yikes! Thank YOU, Nathan.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Mm hm. 🔥😉

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