Thursday, September 10, 2009

Friday Flash 55.....



"Finally"! Sam thought.
After four years of making the Dean's List at Harvard.
The one year internship at Morgan Stanley.
The dedicated and back-breaking hours that it took him to get that MBA.
Resume's...Interviews.
"Finally, my own secretary, my own office...
The World Trade Center, New York City!
I'll NEVER Forget This Day"!!!!!!!



Let us NEVER forget September 11...The 'Pearl Harbor' of OUR generation!!
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55,
Please come tell The G-Man...
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment, Then BOOK!!!
So from the most gracious host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick-Ass Week-End!!
Peace...!!!!!
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65 comments:

  1. FandangoSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    It is good to be reminded. But who can ever forget?

    Our 55 is posted
    HERE.

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  2. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:16:00 PM EDT

    ACK! 55 already? Ok, I'll go get mine up quick.

    That was a wonderful tribute, btw. Amen.

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  3. ♥ Boomer ♥September 10, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EDT

    I'm here!
    FLASH 55

    And your 55 is wonderful!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:20:00 PM EDT

    Let us never forget.

    Here is mine G-Man:

    Chef Kar's 55

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  5. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:51:00 PM EDT

    Ok, Ok, I'm up, I'm up. LOL

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  6. One Prayer GirlSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT

    Thank you for a 55 reminder of 9/11. I will never forget.

    PG

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  7. Lulda CasadagaSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:24:00 PM EDT

    Nice tribute G! Would you believe I met a survivor from the WTC...
    Mine is up~

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  8. Maude LynnSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:38:00 PM EDT

    Excellent, excellent reminder.

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  9. myrtle beached whaleSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:47:00 PM EDT

    Fantastic 55. Mine is not nearly as cool, but it is what it is.

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  10. smarmoofusSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:56:00 PM EDT

    That's really sad. Good one, G.

    I'm up.
    -smarmoofus

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  11. MonaSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:57:00 PM EDT

    who could ever forget that fateful day...and the days that have ensued afterwards ...eventually leading to recession and depression...

    Mine is up...

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  12. One Prayer GirlSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:03:00 PM EDT

    I thought you would never ask.

    It's up!!!

    PG

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  13. SerenaSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:17:00 PM EDT

    A chilling tale in 55 words, and a great tribute to those horrible events that none of us will ever forget.

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  14. listen for azureSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:19:00 PM EDT

    I'll post mine later but wanted to say thank you for not forgetting.

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  15. big JennSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:30:00 PM EDT

    Wow! What a day that was. I will never forget. Great 55. Mine's up. jeNN

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  16. Monkey ManSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Touching tribute. My 55 is up as well. Find me HERE.

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  17. listen for azureSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:22:00 PM EDT

    Now, please, PLEASE come visit my blog and my special 55 today. I have a gift to share with others if you do.

    Downtown

    May you never know want.

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  18. Tall KaySeptember 10, 2009 at 11:43:00 PM EDT

    Very touching Mr.G. It tells the whole story of all the hopes and dreams that were ended on that day we will never forget.

    I remembered without a reminder this week...amazing...and I learned the linky thing...click here

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  19. Granny SueSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:52:00 PM EDT

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  20. Granny SueSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:00:00 AM EDT

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  21. clean and crazySeptember 11, 2009 at 12:04:00 AM EDT

    wow, very chilling!! love it and mine is posted too!!

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  22. Granny SueSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:11:00 AM EDT

    Third try; can't remember how this link thing works. If this doesn't work, I give up.

    Granny Sue's New and Reviews

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:20:00 AM EDT

    I know I'll never forget that day and I'm now where near New York City. I've never even been there. Great 55 G-Man.

    I'll have one up soon and this week I'll try really really really hard to comment on other 55's this week. Oh, and answer the questions from my last week's 55. :P

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:24:00 AM EDT

    Great tribute!!

    Mine's HERE

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:29:00 AM EDT

    I can't believe, for a minute, I did forget.

    I'm still on a musical kick here.

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  26. The neverending battle of child's opiate addictionSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:53:00 AM EDT

    Very moving 55, really touched me and caught me off guard at the end. Yes, let us never forget.

    Mine is up.

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  27. KathleenSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:23:00 AM EDT

    This is absolutely stunning! Well done, Mr. Knowitall! One can NEVER forget, never.

    Mine is here:
    http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2009/09/try-4-flash-fiction.html

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  28. anthonynorthSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:19:00 AM EDT

    A terrible iconic day. It won't be forgotten.

    You'll find mine here.

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  29. Dulçe ♥September 11, 2009 at 3:24:00 AM EDT

    Oh that reminder is so sad. But yes... never will come this day and forget as dragons say...
    Mine is UP
    Thank you G-Man

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:06:00 AM EDT

    Excellent. We can NEVER forget. Mine is up HERE. Aloha :)

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  31. CJSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:07:00 AM EDT

    None of us will forget 9/11. It was one of those days when it would have been wonderful if Superman could have flown around the globe and turned back time like he did in the movie.

    On a lighter note, my Flash 55 for this week is a new twist on the age-old question Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?.

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  32. the walking manSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:49:00 AM EDT

    I'll forget it when it ends. the business begun on that day is not yet over.

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  33. Dr.JohnSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:07:00 AM EDT

    Such a sad 55. But 9/11 is too recent for us to forget.

    What time do you people get up? It's 5:00 and 34 have commented before me.

    Mine is posted

    HERE.

    And it's a groaner.

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  34. PaulaSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:23:00 AM EDT

    Glad to have found your blog. Sometimes I read about your "Friday Flash 55" however my English isnt good enough to particpate. Nevertheless there is NO German who doesnt remember 9/11. Regards across the pond

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  35. Hootin AnniSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:41:00 AM EDT

    Whoa....this was a very disturbing piece this week. I don't know whether to cry or commend you...it's still such a very vivid, emotional memory for me.

    Mine's posted too. As always, scroll down beyond my show n tell for Friday!

    Have a great weekend Mr. G ---oh and I love the 'have a kick ass weekend' message you left me last Friday!! Love it.

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  36. ShadowSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:57:00 AM EDT

    very fitting 55, g-man.

    have a great weekend sweet one!

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  37. hopeSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:47:00 AM EDT

    Life is a mixture of A-Ha! and Oh no! moments. You captured both well.

    Mine's up. Have a great weekend!

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  38. LynnSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:04:00 AM EDT

    Wow - didn't see that coming.

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  39. JessieSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EDT

    Wouldn't the world be a happier place if we all just had a pillow fight? WTH????

    Great post G-man and yes, mine is up!

    smiles & YOU have a kick ass weekend as well!

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  40. snowelfSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:59:00 AM EDT

    Never forgotten.

    Happy friday G-man!!

    ((hugs!!))

    --snow

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  41. buffalodickSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:05:00 AM EDT

    Pretty well thrown punch.. makes you think of the people, not the building..

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  42. Wait. What?September 11, 2009 at 9:13:00 AM EDT

    It is good to remmeber and in this way - you made it real.

    Spank me for not coming by sooner - :P

    Have an excellent weekend!

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  43. Wait. What?September 11, 2009 at 9:57:00 AM EDT

    Oh and my link to you was broken! SO that is fixed now as well.

    Have an excellent weekend!

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  44. forever lostSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:01:00 PM EDT

    that totally rocked G!
    I love it that you came by and read YESTERDAYS 1000 word blog ;oD

    and I have one planned...so before you call it a day, well come see.

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  45. forever lostSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:32:00 PM EDT

    thanks to "proartz" I can (try) to post a direct link to my 55!
    HERE.

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  46. AkelamaluSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:36:00 PM EDT

    No-one can forget that day G-man, but it's right that you remind us. x

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  47. Spoony QuineSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:44:00 PM EDT

    Damn terr'ists.

    Hey, I started a website called the Corrigendopedia. It's designed so that even you can understand what I'm talking about.

    I'd keep updating it, but I'm in a swamp right now.

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  48. PatrickSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:26:00 PM EDT

    I picked the same topic. I was out in AZ back then and we woke up to the news. A sad day.

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  49. MarjieSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:39:00 PM EDT

    I wrote a tribute this year, and last, and will continue to do so. I will never forget, nor will I permit my children to forget.

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  50. Lisa G. BeaudoinSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:04:00 PM EDT

    Well, this is my first attempt for the Friday 55 although it's not fiction.

    http://dancingwithpens.blogspot.com/2009/09/aftermath.html

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  51. SSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT

    53! :O
    WOW

    Im so impressed


    Have a fabulous weekend

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  52. SSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:15:00 PM EDT

    How do you do the link thing GMAN?

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  53. DonnettaSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:05:00 PM EDT

    Very nice, G-Man!

    Mine is finally up! D

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  54. Connie T.September 11, 2009 at 11:39:00 PM EDT

    They build a new one , one tower so far, so that could apply to today too.
    I wore my 09-11-01 t-shirt from that day today.

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  55. MonaSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:18:00 AM EDT

    LOl! Susie, G man will ask Sign Gurl or Mona & tell you :D

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  56. buffalodickSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:19:00 AM EDT

    Have fun at the big game Saturday!

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  57. javajazzSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:50:00 AM EDT

    well, seeing as
    you brought up the subject,
    here's some
    food for thought...

    http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

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  58. Brother FrankieSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:10:00 AM EDT

    i remember, its my home town..i worked there at one time..

    mines late but up
    Brother Frankie
    A Biker for Christ

    http://spankieg.blogspot.com/2009/09/id-be-late-for-my-own-funeralfriday.html

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  59. Connie T.September 12, 2009 at 10:01:00 AM EDT

    Ok Mr. G-MAN, I wrote a 55. It is up. You can see it here.

    http://connieemeraldeyez.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-flash-55-hummingbird.html

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  60. SSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:05:00 PM EDT

    Hello everyone!

    I am most impressed at all these fabulous 55ers converging on GMANS blog to keep him busy and out of trouble!

    Hurray~

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  61. limeSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:28:00 PM EDT

    very well done, galen. a very poignant vignette. 2996 differnt stories came to an end that day. we will never forget.

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  62. Head CookieSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:12:00 PM EDT

    Hey there G,

    I may be late but its up. I love your 55 and We will never forget 9/11. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  63. MonaSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:56:00 AM EDT

    galen, for how long will you continue to flash your 55ve?

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  64. FireblossomSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:46:00 AM EDT

    Don't hate me, Mr. Knowitall! I actually did write a Friday 55, but didn't post it cos I wasn't happy with it. Sorry!!!!

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  65. buffalodickSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:58:00 AM EDT

    Post something about State losing to the Chips, Ohio State caving in to USC, and our beloved Wolverines beating those peckerheads from Notre Dame!!!
    I can now die a happy man... you can have my collectables, as I know they will be in good hands...

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