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August 30, 2010

Mircofiction Monday: Belpre's Lament






Belpre was a lovely place just filled with that Norman Rockwell sort of small town appeal.

But nobody ever visited Belpre anymore... not since shiny Coolville was built.


Written for Microfiction Monday

27 comments:

  1. Michael G-GAugust 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Nice to see Belpre get its due. We all went overboard for Coolvile -- making your MM a prophecy!

    Have a great week.

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  2. DeborahAugust 30, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Very good!!

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  3. Sylvia KAugust 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Michael said it all! Glad to see Belpre recognized! Coolville grabbed us all! Great take on the pic of the day! Have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  4. SuzAugust 30, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    that's because no one ever left Coolville

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  5. Brian MillerAugust 30, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    i bet belpre is pretty cool...smiles.

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  6. FireblossomAugust 30, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Everyone in Coolville is exhausted from keeping up with all the latest trends.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Eric
    Glad someone else noticed Belpre. Thanks for dropping by my blogsite too. :O)
    Madeleine

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  8. Mama BadgerAugust 30, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    They may live in Coolville, but I bet they shop in Belpre.

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  9. TALONAugust 30, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    There's a lot of truth in your micro story, Eric. Sadly, the Belpre sort of towns are just sort of vaporizing.

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  10. NessaAugust 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    That was an interesting way to go; new and shiny always gets the attention.

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  11. Ellie GarrattAugust 30, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    That's so said, but I'm sure it happens. Great microfiction.

    Have a lovely week x

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  12. SouthLakesMomAugust 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    So I guess Coolville is the Walmart of it's genre...how sad for Belpre...

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  13. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Wonderful take on the photo my friend. I bet antique shoppers still visit Belpre. :) Have a great week ahead :)

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  14. Dulçe ♥August 30, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    LOL
    This is great... I am especially now with 21 as well!- ufff scorching!"

    PS
    Hey
    if you'd still like to see my images the blog is open back again
    ;)

    http://sweeterimagesdulce.blogspot.com

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  15. BubbaAugust 30, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks, Dulce! I'm there!

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  16. hopeAugust 30, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Isn't that always the way? Do something nice and shiny gets all the attention. Nicely put.

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  17. PatAugust 30, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Ah, poor Belpre--the big mall and cineplex and professional ball fields of Coolville have left Belpre in the dust. I like your take on this week's picture.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 31, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Aahh.. dying glory...
    But seriously.. all that glitters and shines, is it really gold?! How unfair!!! :(

    A nice read, Eric..

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  19. DaveAugust 31, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Nice.

    Dave
    Dave Wrote This

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  20. EG CameraGirlAugust 31, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Dontcha just hate it when the new overtakes the old? :)

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  21. ninotazizAugust 31, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I like Belpre. It looked lovely by the river and must be so - Belle Prairie beckons.

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  22. John (@bookdreamer)August 31, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    We were happy once in these parts. Thanks for dropping by to read my 140. Hope your week goes well

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  23. John (@bookdreamer)August 31, 2010 at 8:39 AM

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  24. KBAugust 31, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Yes, the way of the world at the moment. Thanks for visiting mine.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    This seems to be the way of the world, doesn't it? Maybe someday Bellpre will receive its 'just rewards'. Good one. Cheers!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    well.
    Nice to know u sir.
    My regards to 4 ur wife

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  27. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Oh boy - and I bet Coolville has a super-cool SuperWalmart too, and an extra McDonalds.
    :-(

    (loved it!)

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