Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
This is where the prompt took me.
The driveway had become a timeline.
The giant grill was where Jonathan spent his weekends, trying to preserve traditions he barely had time for anymore. The toy Silverado belonged to his son, Noah, who followed him everywhere, copying the way he carried tools, the way he checked the propane tank, even the tired sighs after work.
The baby bouncer sat off to the side, sun-faded and still.
Jonathan noticed it only after Noah asked if he was “too big for bouncing now”.
For a moment, the yard felt unbearably quiet.
Children never stop growing. They just leave little reminders behind.
NAR©2026
100 Words
This is “Conversations With My Son” by Mumford & Sons
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
If we’re lucky, adults never stop growing either
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I bet that Chevrolet Silverado made a fun toy.
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I didn’t have anything like that when I was a kid! I was lucky to have a bicycle 😂
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Yep, bicycle, roller skates and a hula hoop, no Frisbie or skateboard.
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This was such a poignant write, amica cara. I rarely am able to listen to the music – either because I’m being a bad employee at work or because I just don’t have the time but I love me some Mumford and Sons and this song was perfect.
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Thanks, darlin! Mumford & Sons are great! There’s a new invention that actually allows you to listen to music discreetly and without disturbing anyone else. It’s called …. earbuds! Ssh! Don’t let anyone in on the secret! 🎶 😀
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They are.
I can’t. While I listen to classical music on my computer at work, it’s very low. Songs distract me and I cannot read and write with them playing in the background.
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Got it ….. but you know I was only pulling your leg! 😀
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‘Course I knew that 😉
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Very poignant use of the prompt.
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Thank you, Jodi.
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My 5-year-old granddaughter has outgrown the little playhouse in our backyard that served her older brother and sister, but she still wants to keep it until she goes into first grade.
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Hahaha! That’s exactly what our six-year-old granddaughter said! They are too funny.
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kids do grow up so fast that you hardly notice it, so enjoy them while you can.
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So true, plaridel. Three of my four grandchildren are now teenagers and I have enjoyed all the different phases of their lives. It will be a pleasure meeting the adult version of them. Thank you for a lovely comment.
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Ah, those little reminders everywhere.
Who owns this sock?
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Happy Friday, my dear D 😊
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Have a wonderful (mobile) weekend!
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Mum told me at my 60th birthday party “you’re that child of mine, who has never grown up” …
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It’s a beautiful thing to stay young at heart, my dear friend. Thanks for the music! 🥰
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Not feeling too young, but I’ll battle on 🌏🎶📖🥰
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I know exactly how you feel, my dear friend 🥰
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I’ve been doing submissions for anthologies, and they are mentally very energy sapping my friend 📖📘🤔
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Pace yourself, dear Ivor. It’s time for sleep. 😴
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Yes, I’m off to sleep right now 🥰🤗😴
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So true, as I know only too well!
Nice drop of Mumford.
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As do I, my friend. That’s such a wonderful song, isn’t it? 🎶💙
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Beautifully written Nance – great ending 🩷
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Thanks very much, Ange. 💕
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♥️
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Loved the last lines ” Children never stop growing. They just leave little reminders behind.”
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I’m glad that landed well with you, Maggie. I have found it is true. 💕
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aww gorgeous Nancy 💜💜 so good!
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Thanks CA. So glad you enjoyed it. 💜
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