This story is like a joke. Jokes are short and end with a punchline. Most of my stories are like that....it's the reason I enjoyed this one.

that's all...

Finally got over here and read your work. To say I loved it would to say I laughed through this wonderful story. And yes Jack was a fool. Great write.

The dialog is confusing. I read it twice just to be sure I had the right idea and then read through some of the other comments. It’s just as I thought, but it still seems it could be a little clearer as to whether and when the man is rambling and when he’s answering a question from the other person who is not important to the internal dilemma this man seems to be unaware of. I do like the fact that we never figure out if he knows he’s a changed man or if he really thinks he’s someone else.

I like it.

appreciate your encouragements and referrals.

i've been enjoying all the selections this year - the 'bookrix' folder on my kindle is getting happily full. just commented on patrick's submission. if you've got one tatiana, drop me a link so i can prioritize my reads...

Well done. I agree with the other comments. Read it twice, but was glad I did. Wonderful story.

Didja' ever listen to Newhart and one of his brilliant monologue's? I got that amused feeling reading this VERY witty piece!

I prefer to think your protagonist is a brand new man!
Great imagination and writing as usual, Bram! I'll definitely return come voting time.

it's not a settled question whether my protagonist is truly aware of his earlier self or just intentionally living a convenient amnesia. i chose to live with the mystery.

thanks for the read and the feedback!

Really nice story. I wasn't expecting the ending but that is what kept me reading till the end.
To me it seamed like a House episode where the patience lost his memory because of the stroke and the family didn't tell him anything because they liked the new guy better. Maybe a bit silly but that is just my honest opinion. I get the whole "starting over" idea but I don't understand if the accident made him alter his personality or he decided that by himself.
Again, maybe I'm a bit too pedantic here but all in all it was a good story. Good job!! I'll vote when the poll starts.

guess i know i'm onto something when it pulls that much thoughtful commentary out of you! thanks for all of it. and let me know how it reads tomorrow. :->