Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In…..?
#297” – exactly 41 words using the five required
prompts: ‘balloon’, ‘fancy’, ‘trance’, ‘satchel’,
and ‘monkey’. Also for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly
Prompts The One Day Prompt #15.
Here’s where my thoughts went.
One day a magical hot air balloon appeared in the town square. A tuxedo-clad monkey hopped out of the magician’s satchel and started doing some fancy juggling. The delighted children danced happily while their parents stared as if in a trance.
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41 Words
This is “Mickey’s Monkey” featuring a very young Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha & The Vandellas and others from Ready Steady Go!: The Sounds of Motown, hosted by Dusty Springfield.
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Motown Music is soothing..
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It’s got it going on.
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Fun story and great song.. That’s a new one for me! 💗
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A new oldie! Thanks for stopping by and checking in out, Cindy.
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Fabulous and a great video too. Thank you for taking part in One Day, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Sue. I always look forward to your challenges.
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Thank you, Nancy.
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Most welcome, Sue.
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Ah, the parents really were in a trance…
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I know! Can’t even see their eyeballs! 👀
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Lum-de-lum-de-la-ey.
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Sing it, Jim! What a find that video was with so many Motown greats.
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A fun story with a top shelf video, great job.
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That video was an incredible find, Ernie. I couldn’t believe I was seeing all those Motown greats at one time …. a fantastic slice of music history. Thanks very much. I’m thrilled to know you enjoyed the story and video.
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Great story and image to match 😊
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Thanks very much, Esther. Your challenges are always fun!
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I’m so glad you enjoy them 😊
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A Magical lineup from the Motown musicians, Nancy …
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Another blast from the past. What a find that Motown video was. Thanks, dear Ivor! 🥰
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Yes!! I’ve never it before 🎶😊
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Nor I. I simply had to include it. 🎶
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Yeah… 🎶😊🌏😍📖
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Wonderful use of the words, Nancy!
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Thanks very much, dear Keith.
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Neat…Story.
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Haha! Who doesn’t love the Monkees?!
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yes indeed 👍
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Well done!
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Thanks, Fan!
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