Lj Idol Week 7: "Bupkis"

[dblicher]

Note to readers:  Because of the quick deadline, I was not able to check all these facts. Please consider all questionable numbers subjective. Thank you. -Debbie

22: Number of Americans in the University of Cincinnati Amazon medical brigade

3: Months Peter and I knew each other before he left for his seventh trip

10: Minutes after he returned before

Comments

[whipchick]

This is beautiful! I love how much you've told in these short statistics, and what a rich story you sketch from these simple lines. Also, now I want to bring them books.

Wow :)

Also, Peter is clearly awesome.

Also, I think this might be even better than last week :)

[dblicher]

Thank you. It was fun to write, too. And yes, Peter is awesome. :-)

[minnesattva]

I love everything about this (and it makes me glad I have a husband who's understanding when I kiss other people too :) )

[dblicher]

Thank you! I'm glad you do, too. :-)

[karmasoup]

What you've done here with this style is quite impressive. The story in this recipe of numerical data is moving and poignant, on multiple levels, despite the clinical feel of its delivery. A superb juxtaposition of opposites in theme. Really well done.

[dblicher]

Thank you. It was also just plain fun to try.

[noodledays]

what a great, moving way to tell your story. :)

[dblicher]

Thanks.

[fourzoas]

Interesting approach to the prompt; the list and numbers proved an effective way to tell the story.

[dblicher]

Thank you!