tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post892507218324856379..comments2024-02-01T20:22:59.199-05:00Comments on Random Brain Droppings: F3 Cycle 72 "Standing in Judgment"Commander Zaiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-36687756264257344532012-03-26T14:14:28.359-04:002012-03-26T14:14:28.359-04:00so much heartache on so many levels for so many pe...so much heartache on so many levels for so many people. just sad. even though i know it's fiction, things like this are real for so many.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-57092102588433978932012-03-24T23:15:24.556-04:002012-03-24T23:15:24.556-04:00A bleak portrait of a life cut tragically short by...A bleak portrait of a life cut tragically short by a society that too often can't, or won't, see beyond their own angst and suffering to help another soul in torment.<br /><br />A compassionate telling, Beach... thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430872985988041256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-90609303394894663862012-03-24T13:53:41.068-04:002012-03-24T13:53:41.068-04:00Superb tale. Life only gives us one shot to get i...Superb tale. Life only gives us one shot to get it right. Tragically, at times, it takes great loss to ourselves and those around us to remind us of that fact. There are those who let it slide right by them because they are living in a 'me-me-me' bubble. Then again, there is your character, whose loss and confusion drive him on to keep trying to make a difference, however generally futile that may be. You certainly made that prompt hit home.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275503653927579472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-35456555463745882012012-03-24T08:13:48.968-04:002012-03-24T08:13:48.968-04:00Touching Story Bum ... Have a good unTouching Story Bum ... Have a good unRanch Chimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086251248546955720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-33664918787519010792012-03-23T16:37:08.528-04:002012-03-23T16:37:08.528-04:00Loved this story, Beach Bum... Showing the tough t...Loved this story, Beach Bum... Showing the tough times but I like what the teacher says in the end. If he is going to push his students, regardless of his judgement, then hope is not lost.Ingrid KV Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357668181484669053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-79737012148919127942012-03-23T14:16:03.588-04:002012-03-23T14:16:03.588-04:00Doc: Can't say much more than the real Ravenha...Doc: Can't say much more than the real Ravenhair was/is a dedicated high school teacher. She and I had long talks about how much she worried about her students. Many she felt were destined to crash and burn while a very sad few had a chance to make a mark on the world. <br /><br />CM: "status quo daze" As a resident of the "great" state of South Carolina that is what is most prompted by the Elites of this state who never really left the 19th century. Education is, and more than likely always will be, viewed by the good country folks here as a form of snobbery. It's a wonder Ricky Santorum did not win this state.<br /><br />Thomas: Thank you so much sir! I truly appreciate the compliment.<br /><br />Doc and CM: If anything this story is about a dysfunctional society existing on many levels. My character "Mr. Blake" is a dedicated teacher who became disgruntled at the lack of awareness of his rich students up on Long Island. Got to apologize for my lack of clarity but in my nifty directors cut of this story(about 1500 words) Blake was a bit of an idealist wanting to make a difference. After leaving Long Island to go his crusade life grinded him down to the point he was struggling to stay afloat. <br /><br />The educational system here in South Carolina, with a few exceptions, is an abomination that should embarrass the Hell out of the residents. Frankly I am willing to lay blame on the general population that is suspicious of anyone "smart", does not want to properly pay teachers resulting in a large number just drawing a pay check. But most of all I blame the parents and the kids who to paraphrase the old saying about horses, you can lead them to water but you can't make them drink from the river of knowledge.<br /><br />Enough of my rant, I have an empty beer bottle in front of me and that will not stand.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-11823670655859920022012-03-22T20:28:17.923-04:002012-03-22T20:28:17.923-04:00I'm not pounding all teachers, just pointing o...I'm not pounding all teachers, just pointing out that of them don't take their jobs seriously enough, as in any profession. Same with parenting, as you pointed out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-82259572042861969362012-03-22T17:04:41.723-04:002012-03-22T17:04:41.723-04:00Hey, backoff cmstewartwrite, don't go pounding...Hey, backoff <b>cmstewartwrite</b>, don't go pounding on hapless teachers without first taking a whack at those parents who deliver poor quality-controlled input into our educational system in the first place.Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-512401326795870392012-03-22T16:50:13.546-04:002012-03-22T16:50:13.546-04:00A damn fine story about hard situations.A damn fine story about hard situations.Thomas Pluckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008022962076648740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-13516843380242441072012-03-22T10:56:12.826-04:002012-03-22T10:56:12.826-04:00I enjoyed this tribute to a lost life. Too many te...I enjoyed this tribute to a lost life. Too many teachers show up simply to collect their paychecks. Often, only a lost life will wake people out of their stupors. But even so, most will drift back into a status quo daze.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-12396172575791659152012-03-22T10:40:43.570-04:002012-03-22T10:40:43.570-04:00As a career secondary teacher retired, I have to s...As a career secondary teacher retired, I have to say you have captured our professional occupational angst perfectly, Beach!Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-44572092590491724652012-03-21T09:13:48.965-04:002012-03-21T09:13:48.965-04:00Marja: Thanks, a bunch of schools up here are trea...Marja: Thanks, a bunch of schools up here are treated as dumping grounds for kids everyone has given up on. <br /><br />Life: Yeah, and it's a big reason I would love to haul ass to some isolated island. The human condition just about everywhere is just too damn depressing.<br /><br />Randal: You know I had actually forgotten about that series of vampire stories I wrote a while back. Still think they blow away that Twilight crap.<br /><br />Glenn: Thanks buddy!<br /><br />Pixel: Sad thing is that could be a few sections where I live now.<br /><br />Red: Thank you, it blows my mind to hear some fool complain about how people in the Middle East live but if you listen to them they are not far from acting the same way.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-1425047725156288492012-03-20T03:07:28.910-04:002012-03-20T03:07:28.910-04:00Thought provoking parallels between 'developed...Thought provoking parallels between 'developed' western society and other, less affluent places we westerners are 'helping'.Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-15557438794424459062012-03-19T20:33:33.725-04:002012-03-19T20:33:33.725-04:00You did a great job painting a picture of the sad ...You did a great job painting a picture of the sad and desolate lives lead by some of the forgotten members of society.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-72843989116997929792012-03-19T17:20:41.154-04:002012-03-19T17:20:41.154-04:00Simple and heartfelt. Liked it a lot.Simple and heartfelt. Liked it a lot.Glenn Ricafrentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302768050469888898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-15470168460537591572012-03-19T15:47:45.001-04:002012-03-19T15:47:45.001-04:00This is definitely one of your best. (not that the...This is definitely one of your best. (not that there's anything wrong with vampire spies from outer space, dammit)Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-81273401259581880962012-03-19T11:37:42.819-04:002012-03-19T11:37:42.819-04:00You have a way of getting down to the nitty-gritty...You have a way of getting down to the nitty-gritty Beach. Your understanding of human nature is well illustrated in this piece.Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-17290600308381207182012-03-19T02:32:35.003-04:002012-03-19T02:32:35.003-04:00An intriguing story beach which touches a lot on t...An intriguing story beach which touches a lot on the dark side of live. I have worked with kids who were failed by everyone and they are close to my heart.<br />would love to read moreMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-69818134802310431792012-03-19T01:41:24.227-04:002012-03-19T01:41:24.227-04:00Akelamalu: Thanks! Pulled this story together from...Akelamalu: Thanks! Pulled this story together from several different sources.<br /><br />Jim: Thanks buddy!<br /><br />Sarge: Appreciated Ron, but I'm all good. This is all fiction but like I mentioned above I pulled it from a bunch of different things I heard about guys and gals coming home.<br /><br />Windsmoke: Thanks! One item that does bother me is how a bunch of Biblethumperers here in the States can get all sanctimonious about Muslims when their own beliefs are just as radical. In fact I see no difference between Rick Santorum who is running for president and the Taliban in Afghanistan.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-34133125542733703572012-03-18T16:42:14.280-04:002012-03-18T16:42:14.280-04:00Well written it really cuts right to the bone :-)....Well written it really cuts right to the bone :-).Windsmoke.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225394580987872677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-51896564919192086242012-03-18T16:18:15.097-04:002012-03-18T16:18:15.097-04:00Bum,
Are you seeking treatment? I don't want y...Bum,<br />Are you seeking treatment? I don't want you to be just another PSTD<br />statistic on suicides from the VA.<br /><br />email me - msgtron@aol.com<br /><br /><br />RonSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892211119418623595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-45890764850993796302012-03-18T14:39:49.431-04:002012-03-18T14:39:49.431-04:00Good Stuff. Truly.Good Stuff. Truly.okjimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013002335848390765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-21903750470856888262012-03-18T10:04:12.667-04:002012-03-18T10:04:12.667-04:00It's interesting what 'happenings' tea...It's interesting what 'happenings' teach us lessons in left isn't it? <br /><br />Great writing as always Beach.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.com