Oh, David. This brought me to tears. I felt the yearning and the guilt. The push and the pull , of your grief, your longing, and the wanting to post and not. Thank you. Casey, what a great choice for Issue #1. I loved the conversation, and the commentary from the In A Flash Editors: Brava!
The juxtaposition of the lighter, casual tone with the weight of the subject matter is so effective. A total gut punch. I want to go wake my kid up and hug her forever.
Hello. I wanted to share that I received my note and honorarium from Casey & team in the mail today. I'll cherish the note and writing accomplishment for a long, long time, and will use the visa card to buy books from an independent book store (any suggestions?). In a Flash team, thank you for embracing this story far beyond what any other publisher might have done no matter how much they liked it. And to all the commenters, thank you for the overwhelming love, support, and, well, extremely positive commentary. Wow, just, WOW! Sincerely, David.
David, We couldn’t have had a better piece and writer to feature in our first issue of what we hope will be a long-running publication. Your flash essay deserves all the accolades it’s received and many more. We hope it has a life far beyond this month’s issue and that it’s shared over and over. It’s that good! Wishing you all the best, Casey for the In a Flash editors
One week out and I'm still elated by the life this piece has take on and I'm in awe of the stupendous bang In a Flash has started on, such great momentum will undoubtedly bring forth untold success. Bravo to the In a Flash team!! I eagerly away the next issue!!
WOW! What a heartbreaking, relatable piece of writing. SO much said with so few words. This will stick with me for a long time. Thanks for sharing what I'm sure was a very difficult piece of your soul to revisit.
Oh, David. This brought me to tears. I felt the yearning and the guilt. The push and the pull , of your grief, your longing, and the wanting to post and not. Thank you. Casey, what a great choice for Issue #1. I loved the conversation, and the commentary from the In A Flash Editors: Brava!
Thank you so much for reading, Barbara!
Thank you Barbara, I'm ecstatic you enjoyed it so much.
Ooof. So relatable. This one got me in the tear ducts.
Us too 😭❤️
Eileen, thank you. I'm glad it resonated so much.
Wow. Just wow. What a beautiful piece of flash.
It really is 😭❤️
Thank you Joelle. I'm glad it resonated so well. Uh, didn't mean to rhyme there, but I'm going with it.
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Wow! This is a piece of writing to be read over and over. And to find new gems with every read. What a tribute to Damien. ❤️
It is such a beautiful tribute. ❤️ Thanks for reading, Sarah.
Sarah, I'm almost at a loss for words so I'll just say thank you, seriously, thank you.
This is beautiful. Congrats on this inaugural In a Flash essay!
Thank you for all of your support, Karen!
Thank you Karen for such kind words.
This was beautiful.
Thanks so much for reading, Katie!
Thank you Katie. I really appreciate it.
Such a powerful piece.
It really is. Thank you for reading!
Suzanne, thank you for the high praise.
The juxtaposition of the lighter, casual tone with the weight of the subject matter is so effective. A total gut punch. I want to go wake my kid up and hug her forever.
Yes! We felt exactly the same ❤️
Alana, its hard to say thank you enough for your response, but thank you.
Hello. I wanted to share that I received my note and honorarium from Casey & team in the mail today. I'll cherish the note and writing accomplishment for a long, long time, and will use the visa card to buy books from an independent book store (any suggestions?). In a Flash team, thank you for embracing this story far beyond what any other publisher might have done no matter how much they liked it. And to all the commenters, thank you for the overwhelming love, support, and, well, extremely positive commentary. Wow, just, WOW! Sincerely, David.
David, We couldn’t have had a better piece and writer to feature in our first issue of what we hope will be a long-running publication. Your flash essay deserves all the accolades it’s received and many more. We hope it has a life far beyond this month’s issue and that it’s shared over and over. It’s that good! Wishing you all the best, Casey for the In a Flash editors
One week out and I'm still elated by the life this piece has take on and I'm in awe of the stupendous bang In a Flash has started on, such great momentum will undoubtedly bring forth untold success. Bravo to the In a Flash team!! I eagerly away the next issue!!
Cheers,
David!
Alana, same! I was reading while my oldest stood in the kitchen and I looked at him and almost lost it. So much emotion in this piece. Beautiful.
Meg, thank you. I'm elated it resonated with you in such a profound way.
Great description of the slow, painful journey after loosing a loved one. I hope this year will noticeably shrink that hole in your heart David.
Thanks for your kind words and for being here, Tom ❤️
Tom, thank you for your kindness. 2025 is starting out well for me. I hope the same for you.
Last line. Recalls for me the birth of my boys, when I felt I had it all. Thank you for this beautiful piece.
Thank you, and I love the last line brought forth that wonderful memory.
That’s one of our favorites too ❤️
The stream of thought in this piece is perfect. I felt every word. Well done, David.
Great choice for the first edition, Flash Editors.
Thank you, Michele, and thanks for being here
I failed to say thatI am sorry for your loss. I have lost many loved ones, but never a child. I hope you are finding a gentle peace, David.
Michele, thank you. Another response that I'm almost at a loss for words. So, thank you.
This raked up memories that lie dormant (or lightly sleeping) in such a gentle yet brutal way. Excellent writing.
Thank you Zivah. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Ah, David…. Beautiful…. 🙏🏻♥️
Rickey, thank you for your kind words and its great to see you here.
WOW! What a heartbreaking, relatable piece of writing. SO much said with so few words. This will stick with me for a long time. Thanks for sharing what I'm sure was a very difficult piece of your soul to revisit.