Written for Di’s Three Things Challenge
including the three words shown below.
I’ve added another dimension by keeping
my piece to 33 words exactly. Here’s where
the prompt words took me. Thanks, Di!
stump – stomp – stamp
Stanley Stanford stomped straight to the stubborn stump, struggling to stamp six slippery sardines. Suddenly, silly Steven Stevens stepped sideways, startling Stanley and sending his stamp spinning straight onto the unsuspecting sardines. SPLAT!
NAR©2026
33 Words
#3TC
This is “The Bristol Stomp” by The Dovells
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Thanks for joining in Nancy.
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Always fun, Di!
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Smashed sardines are a highly nutritious, budget-friendly, and sustainable superfood, often enjoyed on toast or crackers.
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They certainly are, and a tasty treat I love. They are a staple in Sicilian cooking.
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And all these years I’ve been sealing my correspondance with wax and a glass stamp. The times, they are a-changing!
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You gotta get with the program, Liz! 😆
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😂😂🐟🤮
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Stellar
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You are too kind! Thank you, Ron.
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hahah! Splendid!!
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And now I’m craving pasta con le sarde! Grazie, Lois!!
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That’ll teach ‘em, Nancy, … and I’ve read it aloud, with no mistakes, ….yaaaay!! …great job, ( to you, not me, I mean 😉) …💙
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Hahaha! Great job to you too, dear Penn. Thanks so much!
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Always a pleasure to read your words, Nancy, …always, …💙🤗
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