tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post7339347159502588488..comments2024-02-14T15:27:59.577-05:00Comments on Bukowski's Basement: THE DEATH OF A LIVING MUG SHOT (flash fiction)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-51910508548506719872010-06-28T21:40:50.046-04:002010-06-28T21:40:50.046-04:00Great story!Great story!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09492062472206579391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-79889463187616500892010-06-28T10:19:21.775-04:002010-06-28T10:19:21.775-04:00Loved it.Loved it.Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-14710723435426979822010-06-28T00:27:42.372-04:002010-06-28T00:27:42.372-04:00Anthony - This was indeed a wild ride. That was a...Anthony - This was indeed a wild ride. That was a very bad day for our protagonist, made worse by the blood splatter!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521953491880916840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-90427317259365595802010-06-27T20:36:23.022-04:002010-06-27T20:36:23.022-04:00Indicator for quality work, Anthony: I'm mediu...Indicator for quality work, Anthony: I'm medium-level tired and don't think I can grasp this story. Paused for a moment at the creep factor of the very premise of The Living Room. The name and concept are totally coming.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-50391494214177948012010-06-27T19:21:03.136-04:002010-06-27T19:21:03.136-04:00I'm going thru the collector and trying to cat...I'm going thru the collector and trying to catch up on my favorite authors and I came across your name and title. I had to come back to tell you, the title is brilliant.pegjethttp://pegjet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-31947933777909402492010-06-27T16:50:53.274-04:002010-06-27T16:50:53.274-04:00I want to thank everyone who took the time to read...I want to thank everyone who took the time to read this... I know blog-trolling sometimes is rough. Especially on weekends and during the summer. Thanks, again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-82510019122809783732010-06-27T14:57:17.518-04:002010-06-27T14:57:17.518-04:00Anthony, I love how first person real you make you...Anthony, I love how first person real you make your stories. It's like we're sitting across the table from this guy while he drinks the stale coffee, handcuffed to a metal table. Poor sap.Pamila Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398900249578356483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-88374152912901782302010-06-27T11:28:49.491-04:002010-06-27T11:28:49.491-04:00Ant, this is another one of your great stories. So...Ant, this is another one of your great stories. Some vivid one liners and the set-up was perfection. <br /><br />Jeanette CheezumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-19874937312512628202010-06-27T11:26:58.445-04:002010-06-27T11:26:58.445-04:00Ant, this is another one of your great stories. So...Ant, this is another one of your great stories. Some vivid one liners and the <br /><br />Jeanette CheezumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-91161717919525495492010-06-27T08:42:04.826-04:002010-06-27T08:42:04.826-04:00Simply stunning story Ant, and I love the pictures...Simply stunning story Ant, and I love the pictures you use. You have such a great way with detail - it was easy to picture Bobby J with his scratching and greasy hair. <br />Bravo!Deanna Schrayerhttp://theothersideofdeanna.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-57306445883751222742010-06-26T23:22:35.769-04:002010-06-26T23:22:35.769-04:00Wow...
Sure sucks to be that guy.
~2Wow... <br /><br />Sure sucks to be that guy.<br />~2Tomara Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185889402088565686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-84639632804019034912010-06-26T13:07:05.785-04:002010-06-26T13:07:05.785-04:00'Kay, THIS is why I use a pseudonym online. I ...'Kay, THIS is why I use a pseudonym online. I think I bit my nails to the quick.<br /><br />This is awesome, Anthony. I'd love to tell you how great it is, exactly, but I'm off to delete my Facebook account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-9405854363547442502010-06-26T12:47:18.593-04:002010-06-26T12:47:18.593-04:00Better to stay under a rock than go out drinking w...Better to stay under a rock than go out drinking with an old buddy.<br /><br />Ouch.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-91117246153632658912010-06-26T11:58:28.942-04:002010-06-26T11:58:28.942-04:00Poor guy. Great read, fantastic update on a class...Poor guy. Great read, fantastic update on a classic tale and a perseptive comment on our culture. And I think your photos are the absolute perfect companion.Lou Freshwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849342766852653969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-57126420672611351642010-06-26T10:29:23.969-04:002010-06-26T10:29:23.969-04:00I could read your seedy storys all day long, Ant. ...I could read your seedy storys all day long, Ant. Another great flash with a bad end. You can't help but feel bad for the sap!Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-37603944974999682642010-06-25T23:41:45.188-04:002010-06-25T23:41:45.188-04:00Great story! Loved how you weaved in the social-n...Great story! Loved how you weaved in the social-network commentary. The frame at the end was particularly well setup. As Cathy mentioned -- I found myself wondering what I'd do :)Lauren Cude Horsfallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15713938333921978342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-184987202056988532010-06-25T23:29:00.503-04:002010-06-25T23:29:00.503-04:00A gritty, tough read with some acute truisms. The...A gritty, tough read with some acute truisms. The oldest but not necessarily dearest friend; how even in 'virtual world' we groan when we get visits; watching reruns with the wife--heck, the exchange between the husband and wife was too real; and bringing it all around to piss-stained pants.<br /><br />I'm glad I don't live in your world, but thanks for the invite. Great read, Ant.pegjethttp://pegjet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-71404198543855329302010-06-25T20:05:52.024-04:002010-06-25T20:05:52.024-04:00Excellent, excellent story. A real punch in the li...Excellent, excellent story. A real punch in the literary stomach. K'ORachel Blackbirdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246966713076881105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-88220757742874200972010-06-25T09:11:40.534-04:002010-06-25T09:11:40.534-04:00Great story, and unfortunately it's a good ext...Great story, and unfortunately it's a good extrapolation from getting back in touch with "that guy." Ugh, that guy. Damn MyFaceFriendSpaceBook.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425418200940737247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-78813500129707950902010-06-25T09:10:30.524-04:002010-06-25T09:10:30.524-04:00Hey everybody. Hey Anthony. I'm digging what...Hey everybody. Hey Anthony. I'm digging what you're all about here.<br /><br />I googled "Bukowski Blog" and ended up here. I'm thinking I'll stick around for a while.<br /><br />Compliments on the short story. A very nicely dark view on social networking. Concise as well.Timhttp://PhantasmagoricRadio.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-46486267663885548402010-06-25T08:36:26.177-04:002010-06-25T08:36:26.177-04:00Wow Anthony, such a gritty and gripping story. Ni...Wow Anthony, such a gritty and gripping story. Nicely detailed (fishing poles and soccer stuff in the trunk for example)and well woven with elements like the wife's view of Bobby J and of course the techno-twist with the social network bit (especially since I found the link on FB) and then finally the frame. Great Friday Flash!Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628269009060185397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-82405676597515530302010-06-25T07:45:28.011-04:002010-06-25T07:45:28.011-04:00I was lying on the floor when I started reading th...I was lying on the floor when I started reading this. By the time I was done I was sitting with my nose almost touching the netbook screen. I don't remember moving. Now <em>that's</em> a good story. The details in this were impeccable.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-8625749002479284152010-06-25T06:45:24.410-04:002010-06-25T06:45:24.410-04:00You know you're hooked into a story good when ...You know you're hooked into a story good when you catch yourself wondering what you would do with the body. Great tale, Anthony, it just rushes along at breakneck speed. Love the characters, especially Bobby J, and what a cool name.<br />For the record, I'd go pick up my family first and then drive to the nearest cop shop.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-56302142609687809182010-06-25T06:12:21.408-04:002010-06-25T06:12:21.408-04:00great pace and feel..indeed a wild ridegreat pace and feel..indeed a wild rideMichael Solenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120045114297450520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475969042192089612.post-3714503476048012062010-06-25T05:29:15.576-04:002010-06-25T05:29:15.576-04:00Damn good. Damn good. Wow. A solid blow to the tem...Damn good. Damn good. Wow. A solid blow to the temple. Rock on.Carrie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.com