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Stuart Leigh's avatar

Dramatic illustration today.

Francisco Rivera's avatar

"Hobson's choice" one of my favorite expressions! Not many know what it means. Recently, we had our front windows done by the Hobson Window Co. in Redhook. A young fellow, whose last name was Hobson did not know its meaning! We had the pleasure of informing him. There's also a wonderful movie with that name. Would highly recommend it. Anyway, one really doesn't wish to be given such a choice. Somehow, you made it out and I can't wait to find out how.

Esther Merves's avatar

The illustration captures the relief. Whew.

Rebecca Kalin's avatar

Must admit this illustration, once conceived, was fun.

Bonnie FARBER's avatar

Thank goodness - a break in your bad luck !!!

Wonderful writing ~ I may appropriate "soul -squelching bully " - it's so timely these days ...

Rebecca Kalin's avatar

Yes, a turn-around! You are most welcome to soul squelching--though I suspect it may be too soon to never have to use it again.

KATIE PEARLMAN's avatar

Only because I know you are still alive, I am not completely and wholely freaked out by this story. Like the longest serial, I am clinging with only my fingertips to your plight. Great writing, and I hope this story ends soon! ❤️

Rebecca Kalin's avatar

Oh Katie, thank you for your passionate engagement! I'd love to clap my hands and say, All done! ... but not quite. Though you are correct that I am still here!

Julie Thompson-Dobkin's avatar

Such fortitude. Such a strong woman you are, something I could only aspire to. The one line in Rise, you are going to fall to the earth sometime, a metaphor or something to be taken literally. Not sure that resonated with you, but you're obviously a fighter who never gives up, and that's what I love about you!

Rebecca Kalin's avatar

Yes, that was the line that tipped the scale for including the song. Thank you, J T-D for your faith and good words.

Verna Gillis's avatar

It’s not often in life that our choices are so clear. I, for one, am grateful you chose well

Rebecca Kalin's avatar

Thank you, thank you.

Verna Gillis's avatar

It’s not often in life that our choices are