Our gracious host, Rochelle, at Friday Fictioneers
asks us to use the photo below as inspiration
to write creatively in 100 words or less while
making every word count. This is my flash.
Lila was a sweet, smart seven-year-old with a heart as big as her imagination. She loved painting rainbows and playing dress-up, but sometimes, when things didn’t go her way, her temper erupted like a volcano.
One sunny afternoon while building a castle out of blocks, her little brother Stewie accidentally knocked it down. Lila’s face turned red and she felt the heat rise inside her. But instead of exploding, she took a deep breath, counted to five, and transformed her anger into calm.
Then Stewie kicked her blocks and started laughing; Lila lost it.
Stewie really should have known better!
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100 Words
This is “Volcano” by Jimmy Buffett
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Yeah he was asking for it at that point. Little ratbag. Good on Lila for trying. Volcano temper. I love that description
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Thanks, Laurie! And a good thing, too, cos little ratbags usually grow up to be big assholes.
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Ha! True
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Oh dear, Stewie should have quit while he was ahead! Funny how we both saw block towers falling here!
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Yes, he really should have!
Seriously! I left a comment on your story about the similarity.
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Stewie is a butt head.
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Hahahaha! Thank you for keeping it real, Dawn!
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Dear Nancy,
Ah siblings. We do know how to push the buttons, don’t we? Love the story and the Jimmy Buffet video. Mesmerizing photos.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle.
If my sister were writing this, she’d say I was the troublemaker, the instigator …. and she’d be right!
That video was a lucky find; it’s a good one! So pleased to know you enjoyed the music and the story. Thanks so much!
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Well, she tried.
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Yep. Gotta give her that!
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hopefully, he learned his lesson. 🙂
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Yes! I hope you’re right, Plaridel. Thanks!
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Let’s hope Stewie learns his lesson. Fun story.
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Yes, let’s hope! Thanks so much!
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I feel for her…i also try but the world doesnt let me be! Good one!
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It’s a struggle, Dahlia! Thank you.
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He’ll be Stew for sure when she’s done with him! Great Jimmy Buffet song…was that in Joe vs the Volcano?
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Stewie Stew! LOL!
I’m sure the song was in some movies; whether it was in Joe vs the Volcano, I don’t know.
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Brothers will always do the necessary to push all the buttons they can, won’t they? He saw she controlled herself the first time so he had to make sure she blew… Excellent, Nancy!
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And blow she did! Stewie got exactly what he deserved (the little turd!) and I can’t blame Lila; Lord knows, she tried her best.
Hopefully Hydro Quebec is doing its thing tonight. Who needs that nonsense?!
Good weekend wishes, my sistah!! ♡
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Absolutely!!
It did for me. This storm was violent, that’s for sure (sent you a video).
And a wonderful one to you my Sistah from another Mistah! xoxo
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Ooh, video! I’ll go check!
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LOL, Stewie will learn the easy way or the hard way. Cute story. I can’t blame her for losing it.
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Lisa, we all know someone like Stewie; I’m afraid it gonna be the hard way. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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My little brother was a Stewie. Thankfully he grew out of it.
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You gave us a nice bit of an erupted ending with the way he did it again and Lila erupted that time – that was a nice twist because I thought it was going to end with our Lila staying calm. well done
and I knew that Buffet song from years ago (hearing it out and about) and NEVER knew is was about a volcano
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Thanks, Prior! Stewie had it coming; there’s no way I would let that slide!
It’s a really good song; glad to know you enjoyed hearing it again today. Thank you.
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🙂 🙂
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Lila probably pounded Stewie into a pulp…
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Haha! I’m picturing multiple scenes from Family Guy right now!
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And I am hoping Lila gave him something to help him remember it by.
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You’re not alone in your thinking, for sure!
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Self control can only go so far! Cute story.
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Thanks, Anon! She tried, I’ll give her that.
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Natural consequences are the best.
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Couldn’t agree more, James. Thanks!
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Stewie’s stupidity got him what he deserved it seems!
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In the words of Forrest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
Thank you, dear Keith.
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I am not sure that Stewie will be able to survive, but I am sure he will have learned his lesson.
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C’est la vie! Serves the little fuck right! ☺︎
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Yeah, she was teetering on the edge there, and it almost seemed like she might make it.
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Once Stewie crossed the line, all bets were off. Thanks, Sandra.
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He should know better! I think lots of us can relate to this – brings back memories!
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Thanks so much, Esther, I think Stewie learned a valuable lesson today.
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Two times and you’re out!
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Sounds about right to me! LOL!
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Stewie learned a valuable lesson that day
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Damn straight!
Thanks, Neil
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Well, Stewie won’t do that again. Perhaps, he’ll learn to tease less. But they never do.
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A lesson worth repeating, perhaps. Thanks, James.
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Yup, twice is too many times to misbehave.
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Let’s hope he got the message! Thank you, Sadje.
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Stewie was being a naughty little brother and probably got what he deserved … here’s another ‘Volcano’ by Damien Rice … featuring Lisa Hannigan (two of my fav’ Irish artists … enjoy)
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That is excellent, dear Ivor. Great song, brilliant performance, raw lyrics. I love this! Thank you, my dear friend. ♡🌋🎶
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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It’s my pleasure to present these wonderful artists to you, Nancy 🎶😍🌏
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And it is so very appreciated! 🎶🥰🌎
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