An Argument About Reincarnation
On a warm, summer’s evening on the patio, Amy and her best friend waxed philosophical.
“In my previous incarnation I was Marie Antoinette.” Amy took a sip of wine and waited for Rebecca to argue.
“No you weren’t. You couldn’t have been.” Rebecca spoke with complete conviction.
“How do you know? Do you have any proof?”
“Because I was Marie Antoinette.”
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
Today’s Totally Random Picture was brought to you by my Etsy store. Click on the picture for sales info.
13 Self Defense Tools
Well, defense from being tickled anyway. The Girl likes to bug me until I drop whatever I’m doing and chase her through the house. She wants to share the various things she’s used to fend me off.
1. A shoe
2. a section from a tent pole
3. a chip bag clip
4. a blanket
5. a laundry basket (which she pulled over herself and tried to hide under. Didn’t work)
6. a cardboard tube leftover from wrapping paper.
7. a bread wrapper twisty
8. an envelope
9. bubble wrap
10. a cat
11. the other cat
12. Mr. Al
13. a bowl of cereal
Suzie’s House 312 : Where to Get a Mask
“Here you go.” Bruce pulled his latest creation out of his backpack and put it on the lunch table in front of Emma. “For tomorrow, when we play in the school talent show.”
Emma sucked air in through her teeth and her eyes bugged out like he’d put a snake on her lunch tray. It was great.
“Want me to help you put it on?” He reach out like he was going to take the mask back, but she quick grabbed it and stuck it in her lap under the table.
The Serialists for May 22nd
Featured Author: Welcome Kabobbles! Wow, sever serials at once. Clearly you are going to keep me hopping. 🙂 All of them are well written and intriguing.
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Photos on Etsy
Last week was pretty hectic with choir and drama stuff and The Boy getting busy. Seems when the kid’s schedules rev up, so does mine. But what’s really taking my attention right now is my Etsy store.
Recently Etsy added an option that will allow it’s craftsmen to offer digital files. Well, I certainly have enough digital files. Especially if we are talking about pictures. I thought, heck, why not? So I’ve been digging around in my archives for picture that would make good background images and screen savers.
I’m probably being waaaaaay too conceited about the quality of my photos. I like to think people will value them enough to toss some coins my way, but I’m not exactly photographer or anything. Still, it’s been fun looking at old vacation pictures. 🙂
Years Later
His former lover came to visit. She couldn’t help but remember the night the ex stayed over – how she bounded across the darkened living room to the couch like a deer in a field. Yet when it came to the choice between hiking around in the park with them or getting the dishes done she said, “have fun” with a wave.
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
13 Manga Phrases
I read a lot of manga. Most of it I read online from people who have kindly translated from Japanese to English because the love it so much they want to share. I’m eternally grateful, but sometimes the translations need translations. Here are 13 commonly used English phrases and the phrases that would make much more sense in their places.
1.
It can’t be helped. (“Well, alright.”)
2.
You have worked hard (Seems to be used in place of “goodbye” but it could also be where “good job” would fit.)
3.
Please take care of me (Seems to be in place of “hello” most of the time but also sometimes fits, “At your service.”)
4.
So that’s how it is. (“Oh, I see.”)
5.
I’m going first ( “See you later”)
6.
I want to stay by your side. (“I love you”)
7.
I wont forgive you (Apparently a dire threat)
8.
You’re a pervert. (Often used remarkably lightly. Never precedes criminal proceedings.)
9.
Who knows (In place of “maybe” or “I don’t know.”)
10.
I like you (could really mean “I like you” but generally used to mean “I love you.”)
11.
Fight! Fight! (“Do your best.” or “Go for it!”)
12.
He’s an elite. (“He is high class”)
13.
Can’t I? (We would never say it at all. Usually said while kissing someone. Hey, even in manga I read the romance versions.)
Suzie’s House 311 : Word War
“Argh! It happened again.” Ben grabbed either side of his head and grimaced.
“Yeah?” Lisa looked up from her legal pad. She was sitting on the other side of the dining room table so she could keep a vigilant eye on the kitchen. Ben didn’t care about when their writing sessions got interrupted, but it drove Lisa batty. With that much thumping around, and the good smells coming out, they’d have to make room for the plates soon.
“Now I have to type it all over again, and I can’t remember what I wrote.”
The Serialists of May 15
Featured Author: Old Egg
I’m tickled pink to see new episodes of Ahu and Ahuahu. Thank’s Robin!
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Sneezing Kitties
I’ve never had a cat catch a cold before. At least, not like this. I’ve seen them sneeze a time or two, but all day long? Totally new to me.
So first it was Diana. A week ago she started sneezing. A lot. We kept an eye on her, hoping whatever had her sneezing would go away on it’s own, kind of like we do with the humans in the house. After a week, I called the vet.
Turned out we did it exactly right. the vet didn’t want to see her any sooner than that because it was too likely to resolve itself. But one look at her, and “upper respiratory infection” was the diagnosis. He gave us a prescription of antibiotics and sent us home.
I gave her the first dose right away. As soon as it was all in her, I let go, and she bounded across the room like a gazelle. She went three feet of the floor for six feet in a single bound, then right out the cat door. The next day I gave the medicine. As soon as it was in, she bounded across the room, then boomeranged right back past me. The next time she only made it across the room.
It’s working, and not just in having more vigor. Her sneezing is almost gone.
Now it’s Icarus who is sneezing.
Full Moon
Previously in Jack and Jill: SMILES
The theme for this week’s Jack and Jill is full moon as suggested by The Boy
Want to see what I can do with a word or phrase? Make a suggestion.
Blind Date
Theresa giggled. As soon as she realized it, she slapped a hand over her mouth, but the damage was done. Ted grinned back, his eyes saying gottcha! Pride wounded, she bristled, but Ted ignored her dignity and cracked another joke. Dangerous man. If he kept this up, where would she be?
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
