Damaged Goods

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Damaged Goods
Lyuba Russova is damaged goods. But then, so are most of the other Russian immigrants at Meadow Lane apartments.

Keywords: 
love, humor, friendship
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lazarus67

Extremely well related. Love the picture you paint.
My mom was Polish/Ukrainian, so the foods you describe are very familiar to me. I even prepare many of then.
Voted.

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barryj1.write

Thanks, Lazarus, for the kind words. This story seems to have struck a respondent chord with a lot of people on this website, which is really exciting for me.

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judycolella

Told both beautifully and realistically, this is one of the best stories I've read in this competition. You better believe you got my vote! :D

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barryj1.write

Thanks for the thumbs up. I've traveled back and forth to Russia several times to adopt my children and work in home care with elderly Russian clients who live in subsidized housing. That, of course, is where the 'seed' for this story came from. But, anyway, thanks for the kind words!!!

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barryj1.write

Thanks for taking the time to read my entry. It's always uplifting to hear from new readers.

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gooduklady

I am one of your biggest fans, Barry, and have enjoyed all your stories. They are so real that I feel I am a fly on the wall. I wish you the very best with this...you deserve it.

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Chris-Jean

A well told story, that deserves more votes & hearts.
I would love to read a longer version of this story.
You have my vote & heart.
Chris

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Paper Planes

Excellent work. You have an exceptional command over dialogue! I voted without a thought.

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barryj1.write

for taking the time and trouble to read my story. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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xmeli.j.nightlyx

Great story line, great dialogue. Overall a great read!

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barryj1.write

I greatly appreciate your kind words. This story was fun to write, especially the part about the old man.

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augustus

Good character-building and decent dialog in such a short work. I voted for you.
Augustus.

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barryj1.write

Your support is greatly appreciated and I'm delighted that you enjoyed the story. I work in health care and some of the material was autobiographical.

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