Recent Reviews for Lloyd Lofthouse
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Our Hart, Episode 23 (Short Story) - 11/25/2009 4:52:23 PM
I like the tension in this episode, Lloyd, as you continue
to dramatize the conflict of cultures. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode 23 (Short Story) - 11/23/2009 4:24:11 PM
Excellent story, Lloyd; well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! :)
Our Hart, Episode 22 (Short Story) - 11/18/2009 3:27:40 PM
This is a beautifully written episode, Lloyd; perhaps one
of your best. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode 21 (Short Story) - 11/11/2009 8:51:36 AM
Lloyd, a lot of excellent detail in this episode. Good work.
Congratulations on the Honorable Mention. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode 21 (Short Story) - 11/9/2009 2:50:17 PM
Good continuation of this series, Lloyd; well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode 20 (Short Story) - 11/2/2009 2:57:58 PM
Great story, Lloyd; well written!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode 19 (Short Story) - 10/27/2009 7:57:37 AM
Lloyd, like the way you integrate Chiness national affairs with
Hart's personal affairs, though the two do overlap. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode 18 (Short Story) - 10/19/2009 4:49:53 PM
Excellent imagery in compelling story format, Lloyd; you take us there to their world! Very well penned; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode One (Short Story) - 10/15/2009 1:55:13 AM
holds reader interest
Our Hart, Episode 17 (Short Story) - 10/15/2009 1:48:19 AM
interesting read
Our Hart, Episode 17 (Short Story) - 10/12/2009 11:07:33 AM
Great tale, Lloyd; keep these coming! Well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode 16 (Short Story) - 10/5/2009 1:43:39 PM
Compelling story, Lloyd; well done! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode 15 (Short Story) - 10/3/2009 10:59:05 AM
I like the tension here, Lloyd. Glad to see that the
finger in the pocket maneuver still works. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode 15 (Short Story) - 9/28/2009 12:04:24 PM
Excellent story, Lloyd; well written! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode Fourteen (Short Story) - 9/14/2009 2:56:52 PM
Excellent continuation of this series, Lloyd; well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
My Splendid Concubine, Episode One (Short Story) - 9/13/2009 8:52:58 AM
Lloyd, a bit of fascinating background to your "Splendid Concubine"...
You must have skipped a few heartbeats when you found those boxes of aging, crumbling documents. -gene.
My Splendid Concubine, Episode One (Short Story) - 9/11/2009 4:02:46 PM
Wonderful write, Lloyd; I love this series! Very well penned!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
My Splendid Concubine-Episode Two (Short Story) - 9/11/2009 2:29:25 PM
You know how to capture one's attention with your writing, Lloyd. A wonderful part of history you reveal to us...thank you.
Blessings - Micke
My Splendid Concubine, Episode One (Short Story) - 9/11/2009 2:14:47 PM
My...my...how you and your wife persevered for your research, Lloyd! 'Tho I think I've read one or more parts of your story, I'll go over them all.
Blessings toyou both - Micke
Our Hart, Episode Thirteen (Short Story) - 9/5/2009 12:02:15 PM
Another informative episode, Lloyd. It's apparent that the way
to a Viceroy's heart is through his stomach. But then, who wouldn't light up at the prospects of a crab feast? -gene.
Our Hart, Episode Thirteen (Short Story) - 8/31/2009 7:55:26 PM
Great story, Lloyd; well done! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode Twelve (Short Story) - 8/17/2009 2:45:10 PM
Great continuation of this fascinating series, Lloyd; keep 'em coming! Well done; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode Eleven (Short Story) - 8/3/2009 11:13:43 AM
Lloyd, Patricia is an excellent addition to your tale. I hope
we hear more from her. -gene.
Our Hart, Episode Eleven (Short Story) - 8/3/2009 9:54:04 AM
Lloyd~
Very well penned story, well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Hart, Episode Ten (Short Story) - 7/20/2009 11:35:45 AM
Fascinating again, Lloyd, a strange land in which cultures clash within the culture. -gene.
Building Characters Through Conflicts (Article) - 9/24/2009 6:43:34 AM
'My Splendid Concubine' traces the love life of Sir Robert Hart a young Englishman born before his time. Torn between the rigid Victorian morals and the conflicting values within himself he left England for China during the Ching Dynasty. , , ,
A great write one of those fascinating story- one of those books you don’t want two put down.
First Eighteen Months (Article) - 9/23/2009 4:53:57 PM
Man, after reading this, I wonder if I will ever get my book out...but, persevering does reap its results! Your articles are very helpful...
Thank you for sharing~
Becoming Respectable (Article) - 7/20/2009 8:51:52 AM
enjoyed the read
Wai-nani (Article) - 7/15/2009 7:50:23 PM
Thank you Mr. Lofthouse. Your credits are quite impressive. I especially liked your comments about the dolphin interaction. I took great pains to make that part of the story realistic and believable even though it does add a fantastic element to the story.
Linda Ballou
First Eighteen Months (Article) - 7/6/2009 2:45:16 PM
Lloyd, a fascinating tour through agents, rejection slips, and
publishers. I'm betting that your energy and determination will
pay off big-time. -gene.
Wai-nani (Article) - 6/29/2009 7:54:04 PM
Except for two brief stopovers at Pearl Harbor during the war,
going out and coming back, most of what I know about Hawaii comes from books (Michener,for example), so I look forward to picking up a copy of Ballou's novel. Thanks for the review,Lloyd. -gene.
Six-Hundred Hours of a Life (Article) - 6/27/2009 12:28:34 PM
An excellent review, Lloyd. Six-Hundred Hours of a Life sounds like a winner. Thanks for letting us know about it.
Connecting the Dots to Discover the Truth (Article) - 4/6/2009 1:02:50 PM
Great! and now the CIA works for Obama, Reed and Pelosi.
Connecting the Dots to Discover the Truth (Article) - 4/6/2009 10:53:45 AM
Yikes! Sounds electrifying on all counts. Beautifully written, as always, Lloyd.
A True Journey Through Fire (Article) - 2/7/2009 11:26:50 AM
Excellent review of timely topic, perhaps always timely, unfortunately. R
Left, Right, Fact or Fiction (Article) - 12/20/2008 8:24:09 PM
Another splendid article, Mr. Lofthouse. President-elect Obama would be wise to appoint someone with your outlook, Press Secretary!
Left, Right, Fact or Fiction (Article) - 12/20/2008 6:57:42 PM
I apologize, Lloyd. My Fulbright comment wasn’t intended as a criticism of your writing, article, or choice of Fulbright. You are a very good writer and I enjoyed the article…and Fulbright might have been a good choice for your purpose. I was just voicing my personal opinion of the guy. ..and also thank you for your service and sacrifices in Vietnam. God Bless.
Building Bridges of Understanding One Word at a Time (Article) - 12/18/2008 5:22:20 PM
I find it fascinating to read both sides to every issue...even in these times...so that I can be better understanding of why....not always received...the understanding however; altho I do realize that you have done alot of this because you love your wife...and it's important to understand her and her beliefs and background - vice-versa... I am not so familiar with China, but I do know that it was not very good for them under a communist regime... so I do value being more understanding whenever I can.. You defend her well.. be proud of that. lindalaw
Building Bridges of Understanding One Word at a Time (Article) - 12/18/2008 3:34:56 AM
Nice article, well written. However, Half Bright Fulbright was traitorous idiot that gave aid and comfort to the enemies that were killing American soldiers. In fact, when you look up the word ignorance in the dictionary, you'll find his picture there. That aside… interesting prospective.
Building Bridges of Understanding One Word at a Time (Article) - 12/17/2008 7:12:53 PM
Lloyd, I continue to be fascinated by your experience in China and by your resarch for My Spledid Concubine. Whis this is a good insight
as to why you feel as you do about the changes which have shaped modern China, I would like to see a more in-depth treatment of why
you defend China's claim to Tibet. Perhaps that is another book?
I also promise to pick up a copy of your novel. -gene.
Humor out West (Article) - 12/11/2008 3:49:29 PM
Yes, Shalom is funny and serious, sometimes simultaneously-- :)
Humor out West (Article) - 12/11/2008 5:55:54 AM
interesting article
Doing God's Bidding to Replenish the Earth (Article) - 11/12/2008 3:24:03 AM
Very insightful comments. I played the hand dealt me by the Good Lord and spent many years atoning for my percieved "sins."
Lloyd is kind, my irreverentwriting style is merely lack of editing skills. I actually just don't care. These are stories for my Grandkids and Great Grankids so they will know who the gray haired old fart was. If others are entertained, good for them.
My Dad, rest his soul, instilled in me the ethic if I killed it, I had best eat it. God's creatures were not toys to be disposed of in careless fashion.
Yup, I've thrown many into the "crow bar hotel." It was my mission.
Understand this though, I am a hunter/gatherer and harvest what my family needs.
No apologies.
Doing God's Bidding to Replenish the Earth (Article) - 11/11/2008 10:17:00 PM
Have you seen any prairie dogs lately? I rarely (if ever) go to the Bible anymore for my source material, but I agree with premise of your review. I have long had a problem with hunting, and increasingly with sport fishing. If we have to kill to eat, ok. But to slaughter
for the pleasure of it--no. Thoughtful review, Lloyd. -gene.
Summer Palace--The Return of the Dragon (Article) - 10/24/2008 3:36:53 PM
Good stuff, Lloyd! A visit to a place that's so far away in my imagination...Lovely to share such a voyage with your wife, who can show you the most wonderful and cherished parts of her heritage. I've been watching the new Chinese cinema that reaches our shores over the last few years and it's a fascinating experience for someone who knows very little about those lifeways. One thing I'm struck by, though, and it's the terrible domination and absolute power of life and death over women by men in the earlier societies. Just watched "The Curse of the Golden Flower," and was in awe of the gorgeous sets, settings, costumes, and fight scenes of a highly structured world in an age when Vikings were beseiging Western Civ--at least, what was left of it.
Summer Palace--The Return of the Dragon (Article) - 10/22/2008 2:43:00 PM
interesting read
The Return of the Dragon (Article) - 10/19/2008 6:25:51 AM
Lloyd, welcome back. You've been missed.
What and incredible and fascinating trip.
I look forward to all installments.
-gene.
In All Probability-- (Poetry) - 10/24/2009 4:37:20 PM
I occasionally google you to see what you're up to.
I even bought your book.
I worshiped you for 18 years.
But now every time I read how disappointing I am to you - it hurts.
I may have made mistakes, but even my mother (the witch) still loves me.
Isn't that what parents are suppose to do?
Love their children?
regardless?
Sincerely,
The Boy Half Your Age
Underground (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 8:26:58 PM
Powerful images. Thank you for your service and for sharing.
Combat Jazz (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 8:09:52 PM
Glad I checked out some of your older stuff. Great write.
Symphony (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 5:30:03 PM
A nice metaphor. Enjoyed.
Symphony (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 4:41:01 PM
Lloyd,
I share your disillusion, that 'fedupness' with the way we've gone. Thematically and structurally this is very fine, moving from the hateful unnatural to the natural, wanted sounds of the world, its real music,
"Buzz of insects
Wail of wolf
Yip of coyote..."
and then the (symphonic) movement upwards to the stars, what's beyond us and awaits eternal, spiritual, fulfilling. And you might well be right, a final (deserved) destruction, a wiping of the slate and a new start.
Thank you for this fine offering.
John
Symphony (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 8:49:28 AM
Much to ponder in these lines, Lloyd - so many forget what it is like to wake up to the call of a bird, the click of antlers, the holyhush of morning. During the crush of the day, they forget the sounds of creation. At night, TV takes the place of the whine of a mosquito, the mighty crack of thunder, the quietude of another blessing given (and forget to thank Him for it) Thank you for the excellent reminder. My new favorite of yours.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Rain (Poetry) - 10/13/2009 7:52:36 PM
A wonderful creation.
Rain (Poetry) - 10/13/2009 9:33:06 AM
I like your thoughts and associations with rain, Lloyd.
I like rain. Usually. But then--
the rain raining faster
than the wiper wipes...
-gene.
Rain (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 6:44:07 PM
I like nothing more than gentle rain, it's sweet melancholy's seem like a great gift to me.
Rain (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 4:57:55 PM
Lloyd,
You must have looked out my window: raining even as I review your refreshing words. I'm with John Flanagan (below) - the rain is never changing, we change with the rain, because of the rain. Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Rain (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 4:09:54 PM
Lloyd,
It's our circumstances that change, not the rain and not nature's, and what we welcome in one place we fear in another. I like how you ponder and wonder here and predicate through personal experiences and link to the recent disasters my neighbours in SEAsia have endured. This is very fine.
John
Happy Faces (Poetry) - 10/11/2009 12:46:16 PM
Lloyd, I'm afraid that too often we walk through life
and miss the funny part. -gene.
Happy Faces (Poetry) - 10/10/2009 10:15:22 AM
Yeah, laughter's the only remedy for the human condition.
Happy Faces (Poetry) - 10/8/2009 8:33:20 PM
Loved the history lesson and yes I am a firm believer in laughter and smiling every day no matter what is going on. A day without laughter IS a day wasted, as life is so short. Wonderful piece and delivery....
Be always safe,
Karen
Happy Faces (Poetry) - 10/8/2009 11:17:17 AM
ABSOLUTELY! THE BIBLE SAYS; ...A MERRY HEART IS LIKE....MEDICINE... I DO BELIEVE THIS AND I THANK GOD THAT AS CRAZY AS THIS WORLD CAN GET...THERE IS ALWAYS 'SOMETHING' TO BE GLAD ABOUT...THIS MAKES ME SMILE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Curtain Calls (Poetry) - 10/6/2009 4:49:09 PM
Lloyd,
Power writing! No holding back, the drama unfolds, act after cruel vivid act with snacks and treats in between for comfort and irony. At your very best here. Kudos!
John
Curtain Calls (Poetry) - 10/5/2009 8:42:08 PM
Powerfully penned, after all the horror, better be laughter - well penned, Lloyd!
(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
Curtain Calls (Poetry) - 10/5/2009 8:05:46 PM
Take a bow, my friend; be well and be happy.
Laugh, and I for one, will laugh with you.
Another fantastic write in the Lofthouse manner.
-gene.
Mountain Memoires (Poetry) - 10/3/2009 12:30:46 PM
Why be concerned about where those memories go
so long as we can live and relate those memories now,
and, my friend, you do it so well.
I like the phrase, the purple Detroit haze.
-gene.
Mountain Memoires (Poetry) - 9/27/2009 1:53:51 PM
The reason why people write and take photographs to keep the memories flowing down to the next generation behind...
Be always safe,
Karen
Mountain Memoires (Poetry) - 9/27/2009 8:48:25 AM
"Drinking the mountain-peak army with our eyes" is also my favorite line of this "retreat within" - a trek to a time that will always exist somewhere in the landscape of All That Is. You have given this reader a story as might've been shown through old black and white, flickering family films.
Mountain Memoires (Poetry) - 9/26/2009 7:13:47 PM
Lloyd,
..."Drinking the mountain-peak army with our eyes" is, for me, the outstanding image in this fine memoir, days re-lived vividly, richly with a proper nostalgia for what was, not gushing but strongly embedded, and that great question at the end makes me sit up straight.
John
The Darkness (Poetry) - 9/25/2009 1:12:02 PM
The sad thing, Lloyd, is that I agree with you
and applaud your skill in relating it. -gene.
The Darkness (Poetry) - 9/24/2009 6:35:47 AM
Bravo! The world of realiity, methinks! More recognitioin should be given for poems such as yours, Lloyd, where truths abound. Seems we are still warring over the "Crusades"...never learning there is no win-win situation.
Blessings and Love - Micke
The Soulful Veteran Speaks (Poetry) - 9/24/2009 6:26:56 AM
Every time I hear of a listing of "casualties" in war, I know the count does not include those who come home batterred and crippled...and mostly "forgotten". This is our Nation's s-h-a-m-e! Our veterans deserve much more from our Government and people.
Their stories should be told over and over again; your poem is raw and telling, as it should be. Thank you, Lloyd!
Blessings and Love - Micke
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