I've never been one for sappy speeches or undue melodrama. Every ficlet is like a snowflake, beautiful and unique in its own right, a tiny sparkling crystalline treasure. But together they form a vast winter wonderland, accumulating in bluffs and branches, forming families of snowmen and snow angels, a veritable playground for the creative sledder. A good challenge is an invitation to throw snowballs with friends, a continuing series becomes a cherished fort. This place is for the curious homebody to catch a flake on her tongue before returning to the warmth of the fire, and we're happy for her visit; yet those of us who wish to stay and play awhile longer will never grow bored with the company or games here. Sure, there are times when Jack Frost swoops in and a blizzard of stories guarantees yours will be lost in the flurry. Or the unwelcome sun shines too hot for a moment and briefly, just briefly, we begin to melt. But it's those times when we learn to adhere to one another, and our bonds grow stronger. 2008-03-07T20:14:03Z http://ficlets.com/feed/story/22668 <p>Superb images, theme. This is a ficlet I&#8217;ve read and reread because it captures two of my favorite things: ficlets and snow.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=46251 2008-03-07T20:14:03Z thebetweenspace http://ficlets.com/authors/thebetweenspace <p>the best part is these don&#8217;t melt in spring</p> <p>lol</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44837 2008-03-01T11:27:22Z i live NYLSC http://ficlets.com/authors/josie <p>I&#8217;m going to have a really hard time pulling these all together into a 2 minute tear-filled speech.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44590 2008-02-29T14:43:12Z Kevin Lawver http://ficlets.com/authors/kevin_lawver <p>As THX said, downright poetic. This was beautifully written, quite metaphorical, and very, very true. I loved the last bit especially, it was a great finish to tie up the whole Ficlet. Beautiful.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44406 2008-02-28T21:28:48Z emma jo_234 http://ficlets.com/authors/emmaj <p>Ahhh, I&#8217;ve never heard that word before. As you were.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44349 2008-02-28T15:50:53Z Russell Ruffino http://ficlets.com/authors/ruffino <p>I actually did mean &#8220;homebody,&#8221; meaning someone who usually stays at home instead of playing in the snow&#8230; but the thought of substituting in &#8220;homeboy&#8221; makes me laugh! :-P<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44344 2008-02-28T15:02:06Z uselessness http://ficlets.com/authors/uselessness <p>Where you&#8217;ve obviously typo&#8217;d homebody I know you meant somebody but I really like to think you actually meant homeboy.</p> <p>A very nice sentiment expressed in your usual eloquence.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44336 2008-02-28T11:52:43Z Russell Ruffino http://ficlets.com/authors/ruffino <p>whoa. Dude this is awesome I like it! I love the snow stuff!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44318 2008-02-28T03:42:59Z childish acts http://ficlets.com/authors/childishplay <p>Very, very good. This is awesome. And as THX said poetic. Very well put.<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44257 2008-02-28T00:57:55Z .:band baby:. http://ficlets.com/authors/bandbaby <p>forming families of snowmen and snow angels, a veritable playground for the creative sledder.&gt; great line.<br />and great metaphor.<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44217 2008-02-27T22:49:20Z Kermitgorf http://ficlets.com/authors/kermitgorf <p>That was downright poetic, man. Excellently put.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44199 2008-02-27T21:43:29Z THX 0477 http://ficlets.com/authors/thx_0477 <p>Very nicely put, I must say I agree with everything you&#8217;ve said.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/22668?basename=44159 2008-02-27T18:44:40Z Saint Chuck http://ficlets.com/authors/chuck_thelove