tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post8537406366162922426..comments2023-09-07T07:41:28.307-04:00Comments on Zestful Writing: Ten-Minute EnigmaElizabeth Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-61486814653866402202016-10-29T12:21:13.476-04:002016-10-29T12:21:13.476-04:00That's because you are a gentleman, Stan. XOThat's because you are a gentleman, Stan. XOElizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-78515403806191457082016-10-29T06:05:35.541-04:002016-10-29T06:05:35.541-04:00I also thought that the purse may have been in the...I also thought that the purse may have been in the folds of the wall, but I would have waited until the end of the presentation to avoid further interrupting the speaker.Stan Waleknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-31544171240605057962016-10-28T16:22:01.233-04:002016-10-28T16:22:01.233-04:00Tricia, that's very cool that you did not auto...Tricia, that's very cool that you did not automatically make that assumption, and yeah, I too thought it was a little strong for the woman to have called out 'stolen,' right off the bat. It did get everybody's attention, I'll say that. I picked up a small vibe of some people not buying the 'stolen' storyline; wished I could have paid more attention to that. Lorraine, that workshop must have been pretty interesting! It's human nature to be suspicious of other 'tribes,' and I might add that something as valuable as a purse (money, ID, gadgets) might reasonably trigger a more extreme reaction than if the item had been a sweater or notebook. And Leavesandcobwebs-- yeah! I too thought about the partition thing sweeping in, say, a small child or even infant. I like your plot spin of having the trapped individual find the purse (which might have already been in there for a day or two)... The purse could certainly contain a weapon, even pepper spray... Ah, these are heady times we live in!! XXOO to alla you lovely commenters!!Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-77703820999450483222016-10-28T12:35:01.565-04:002016-10-28T12:35:01.565-04:00I didn't get to your dialogue presentation at ...I didn't get to your dialogue presentation at FWA - though, I saw your full room and thought, "You go girl!" - so I don't know the atmosphere that may have contributed to assumption of the purse being stolen. There were many new attendees who may have felt nervous or jostled, so the benevolent feel of FWA may not have sunk in yet.<br /><br />My first thought from your story was that the accordion thing would be a great place to trap someone. Everyone is distracted between sessions. The walls open, and the victim gets stuffed into the soundproof divider storage. The missing purse provides an unexpected distraction as the villain gets away. But the victim finds the purse in there with them and thinks it will give them a way to get out...alas, no. But they do find something to fight off the villain when they return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-13764776265941430632016-10-28T11:37:30.586-04:002016-10-28T11:37:30.586-04:00First, really glad the purse was found and not sto...First, really glad the purse was found and not stolen. She must have been so relieved.<br /><br />Second, I'm not at that surprised about everyone's initially concurring it must have been stolen. I just attended an unconscious bias seminar at work and our collective experiences over time, coupled with personal experiences, makes that scenario appear to be the most likely one. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's great to see people also look past it and suggest other possibilities. Lorraine Cregarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-13387747804223316402016-10-28T08:16:26.209-04:002016-10-28T08:16:26.209-04:00I never thought the purse was stolen. Too many yea...I never thought the purse was stolen. Too many years of FWA events, attendees, and professional staff for that to have occurred. I was surprised the unfortunate young lady didn't call out "missing" rather than stolen. For me it was a sad commentary on how quick we can be to think the worst. I do think it's great she spoke to you after your presentation, which you rocked despite the distraction. <br />And many, many thanks for the shout out!Tricia Pimentalhttp://www.triciapimental.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-19985954211122132842016-10-27T21:32:08.883-04:002016-10-27T21:32:08.883-04:00To be sure, Special K!To be sure, Special K!Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-80249781833187801072016-10-27T21:07:25.610-04:002016-10-27T21:07:25.610-04:00I think it sounds like part of a plot in a book. ...I think it sounds like part of a plot in a book. KTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com