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Paying Through The Nose

Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶

Written for Friday Fictioneers where we are asked
to get creative in 100 words or less using the
photo below for inspiration. Here’s my story.

Photo Prompt © Roger Bultot

“Did you get it?” Ray asked when the door opened.

“Yeah, but I had to shell out more money for it” grumbled Joe-Bob.

“That rat bastard! Hand it over … and a flashlight.” Ray demanded.

“This is primo, Joe-Bob! Gimme six Ds, will ya?”

Ray inserted the Ds and turned on his newly acquired battery-operated fan.

“Listen, Joe-Bob. When Uncle Lester died, he left me a slew of money. I’m gonna buy a state-of-the-art, solar-powered, non-electric RV. I’m stocking up batteries ‘cos when that asshole gets elected, gas and electric prices will be insane. I’m finally gonna beat the man!”

NAR©2024
100 Words

26 July 2024

This is “Tax Man” by The Beatles

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38 thoughts on “Paying Through The Nose”

  1. This cracked me up (and the comments). There I was, thinking of sinister mob-like doings and then this. I love his attitude and the story. There’s no running away though, I’m afraid.

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  4. Dear Nancy,

    I understand his concern. I find myself wanting to just step off the earth. Great song and probably the greatest album cover of all time! IMHO 😉

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Dear Rochelle

      We share the same feelings about the song, album cover and wanting to step off the earth sometimes. It is a dangerous and frightening place.

      It was my intention this time to write something facetious and tongue-in-cheek. I was happy with the result and appreciate your comments.

      Shalom

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      1. 😂🤣

        Haha! I love it. And yeah, Bill… you’d be surprised what goes on up in our noggins once we absorb a photo…

        Have a fantabulous day!

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