Written for “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 71 words using the prompt words below.
captain ~ leapfrog ~ bakery
prescription ~ widow ~ shampoo ~ anagram
Captain Sheridan visited the Widow Culbertson on Leapfrog Way every Tuesday. She always served fresh bread from the bakery next door.
He arrived with a jar of honey, muttering to himself. When she asked what he muttered, he tapped his head and said, “Solving anagrams… prescription drug names and brands of shampoo, mostly.”
She smiled, sliced the bread and thought “This one’s been at sea too long. He’s off his rocker!”
NAR©2026
71 Words
*Calenture: feverish delirium supposedly caused by being at sea for extended periods of time and/or the heat in the tropics.
This is “Against The Tide” by Sail North
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So good Nancy – you’ve taught me a new word too, though I’m not sure if I’ll ever find a use for it!
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Haha, yes! I know what you mean. Thank, dear Keith.
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Nicely done- and I learned something too!
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Great! Thanks!
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Who’s the loony one at Leapfrog Way … You made me giggle, even though I’m tiring quickly … and a cracking song has me jigging, Nancy ..
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Nice to know you’re getting jiggy with the music, my dear friend! Thanks so much for a fun comment! 😁
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You’re most welcome dear friend 🎶🤗🥰
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You made me laugh with that, Nancy. Funny story 😊
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Thanks so much, Esther! 😁
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😂what tickled me was I was all ready for a romantic tale – great write Nance made me laugh out loud 🤣
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Yay! That’s what I was hoping for! Thanks, Ange! 😂
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🙌
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Very well done, Nancy.
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Thanks much, Fan!
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Lol!
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😂
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🥰🥰🥰
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