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Ned Mudd's avatar

Another fine tale! That dude reminds me of the King of Alabama. Except the King was extremely dangerous when he wasn't laughing, and drank muscadine wine.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Oh wow, the King of Alabama sounds like quite a guy. Thanks, Ned.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Always love your reader’s eye, Connie ❤️

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

What a great story. I loved the metaphor about his words were slow trains coming into his mouth and "fucking" was the platform. You didn't say anything about him dying, so I imagine you still maybe ... just maybe ... keep in touch this him. Not too many of his kind around these days ... if ever.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Thanks, Sue! I'm glad there is a Frank still in the world, yep. He's irreplaceable.

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Kathryn Reiss's avatar

This is beautifully written, sparkling with details and dialogue that paint a vivid portrait of Frank. I feel I'd know him now if I saw him! and I'd count myself lucky to meet him and get a taste of his f-ing blackberry jam.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

That is very high praise, Kathryn! I'm so happy you enjoyed the piece.

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Tabby Ivy's avatar

everyone needs a Frank in their lives. what a lovely story about a lovely man

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Thanks, Tabby!

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Ellen Fagan's avatar

To paraphrase "Smoking Frank" totally out of context...this is SO fuckin' good. What a delight this man is ~ earthy, kind, self-sufficient. Your words shapeshift into a world of gritty beauty that I would love to inhabit for awhile. Bravissima!

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Thanks so much, Ellen!

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

Amazing piece. I want to see more profiles, including Californians...

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Michael Platt's avatar

Thank you!

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Cherie Rohn's avatar

Best thing of yours I've read, Tonya.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Thank you so much, Cherie!

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