Written for Kymber Hawkeβs Get To Know You #45.
Here are her three questions and my three answers.
Tag: Humor
Want To Watch A Movie? – Encore
Todayβs movie suggestion comes from our friend SueW; check out her site; itβs a delight. https://nansfarm.net/.
This is a new one for me. Hereβs what IMDB had to say about The Holiday:
Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. Iris lives in Surrey and is a journalist. The two decide to swap houses for two weeks at Christmas β both trying to forget their troubled love lives .β¦ until love finds them anyway.
Well, sounds like my kind of flick and itβs already on my watchlist. I know what we’ll be watching tonight!
Let’s check out the trailer:
Iβll save you a seat. Enjoy the movie! π₯ πΏ π₯€
NARΒ©2024
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Want To Watch A Movie?
Bill and I have agreed (for research purposes) to watch more movies with a holiday theme. This is our first one and, boy, it’s an oldie but a goodie …. a true classic with one of my favorite actors …. Jack Lemmon. Itβs not exactly a holiday movie, but most of the drama unfolds during the Christmas season, which earns it a spot on my list. The Apartment, which won five Oscars (including Best Picture), follows a lonely insurance worker named C.C. Baxter (Lemmon). To climb up the corporate ladder, he starts to lend his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses who are having romantic affairs. However, things get complicated when Baxter learns that his own manager is hooking up with the woman he has feelings for. They don’t make them like this anymore. Here’s the trailer:
Iβll save you a seat. Enjoy the movie! π₯ πΏ π₯€
NARΒ©2024
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WordPress Daily Prompt
The Continuing Adventures of George and Martha, Vol. 6: PotΔto PotΗto
Written for The Unicorn Challenge where we are
asked to get creative in 250 words or less using
the photo below as inspiration. This is my story.
A Dangerous Profession: Part 1
Written for OLWG #395 where this week the three
prompts are 1) carving out a niche; 2) I suppose;
3) no doubt about it, as well as Melissa’s Fandango
Flash Fiction Challenge #298, FOWC βsunriseβ, FOWC βbotherβ,
FOWC βauntβ, FOWC βfascinatingβ, FOWC βfolksβ, FOWC
βdecisionβ and FOWC βinfiniteβ. This is my story.
A Show About Nothing: A Cinquain
Written for dVerse Poets where the
challenge is to write a poem based on
Favorite TV Shows. This is my Cinquain.
So This Is Christmas
This week at Writing Prompts, Esther has teased us
with the word βChristmasβ. Here are some happy
childhood memories from a piece I wrote in 2018.
This is my 2024 version of βSo This Is Christmasβ.
Late Night News
Esther asks: βCan you tell a story in 28 words?β,
using these four words: dynamic, mold, spoon and video.
Yes, I think I can! Hereβs my 28 word story.
Tis The Season
Written for Friday Fictioneers where our host Rochelle
asks us to use the photo below as inspiration
to write creatively in 100 words or less while
making every word count. Also in response to Gerry & Sue’s
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge where the prompt word
this week is ‘frenzied’. This is my 100 word flash.
Paternal Pardon
Written for Sammiβs Weekend Writing Prompt #391
incorporating the word βvicinityβ in exactly 50 words.
Also for FOWC β βtraditionalβ, FOWC β βdoubtβ and
Gerry C & Sue W’s Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge
β βnurturingβ. In exactly 50 words, this is my flash.
Make My Day
For The Birds: An Ovi
Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge #74.
Graphic by Kevin @ No Theme Thursday.
This weekβs inspiration word is βcheerβ –
something we can all use. This is my ovi.
Lamb Stew
Looking through my early stories, I found one from 2017,
my first year on WordPress, with only 4 likes and no comments;
I thought I’d give it another shot. Any similarity between the MC
and yours truly is very much intended. I hope you enjoy Lamb Stew.
Power Trip
Written for “Can You Tell A Story In…” –
Esther asks: βCan you tell a story in 23 words?β
We must use these three words in what we write:
βquinoaβ, βferretβ, and βthwartβ. Hereβs my 23 word story.
The Continuing Adventures of George and Martha, Vol. 5: Child’s Play
Written for Friday Fictioneers where our host Rochelle
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.
Dinner Date
Esther asks: βCan You Tell A Story In….?” This week’s challenge
is to include the words “dentist”, “elegant”, “trout” and “pocket”
in a story of exactly 30 words. Β Hereβs my 30 word story.
Paying the Price
Itβs time for a βFull Frontal Fandango Flashβ!
Written for the following Fandango challenges:
FOWC 11/6 (cottage), FOWC 11/7 (participate),
FOWC 11/8 (initiative) and FOWC 11/9 (implicit).
Here is my Fandango One-Word Challenge4 flash.
Four Letter Words
Written for dβVerse Quadrille #212 β βWhat the Whatβ,
where the challenge is to write a poem in exactly 44 words
with the word βwhatβ as inspiration. This is my quadrille.
A Long Hot Soak
Written for Wordle #679,
using the 12 prompts below.
Here is my story.
sighs γ» fire γ» flip γ» ravaged γ» blue γ» floor γ»
emerge γ» masks γ» ashes γ» soak γ» skin γ» weave
The E.D. Blues
Just For Fun – Happy Halloween
I hope you enjoy these Halloween Funnies,
borrowed from my friend, Bluebird of Bitterness.
Get That Cat-A-Comb!
Bar Kathmandu
Written for No Theme Thursday where Kevin
has offered us some incredible images to
inspire and get our creative juices flowing.
Revamping of a 2020 tale, this is my story.
The Continuing Adventures of George and Martha, Vol. 4: Sea of Love
Written for Friday Fictioneers where our host Rochelle
has asked us to use the photo below as inspiration
to get creative in 100 words or less,
making every word count. Hereβs my flash.
Dear Ryan
Written for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday 10.17.14 photo prompt,
Sammi’s 94 word Weekend Writing Prompt #386,
Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge
and Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge.
Responses must be exactly 94 words (for Sammi), including
‘teach’, ‘ahead’ and ‘simplicity’. Here’s my little story.
Doris sat in the kitchen proofreading her letter.
Dear Ryan Seacrest –
Imagine my surprise when I tuned into “Wheel of Fortune” and discovered youβre the new host!
Where the fuck is Pat Sajak? He could teach you a few things about show business! You have a nice smile and might have a future ahead in commercials.
Youβre a cutie-pie; I wouldnβt mind a roll in the hay with you, thatβs for damn sure. Next time you’re in Wichita, stop by Dorisβ Donuts β simplicity at its tastiest!
Iβll keep the light on.
Fondly, Doris Lipsmacker
NARΒ©2024
94 Words
From 1952, this is βWheel of Fortuneβ by Kay Starr
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Dinner With The Boss
Written for Di’s Three Things Challenge #M849 and
Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt; this is my story.
Joe did it again.
This morning he found himself in the elevator with his boss; they were chatting amiably about the baseball post-season games. Joeβs boss was impressed (and a bit jealous) to learn that Joe had a home theatre set up in his rec room with a 96β Samsung smart TV.
Before he could stop himself, Joe invited his boss over for dinner, a little billiards and the baseball game that night β¦ without first checking in with his wife, Amy. This was not the first time Joe invited someone over without asking Amy; true, they were his friends and Amy didnβt mind because they just ordered pizza and played pool. But this was his boss and Joe was expecting Amy to cook a nice meal. And it was already 3:30 PM!
Joe sent Amy a text (because he was too chicken to call her in person!): βHey, babe! Boss coming to dinner. Big opportunity for me! Donβt care what you have to do, just make me proud. Luv ya.β
Amy stared at her phone in disbelief. A thousand thoughts raced through her head. Wishing to avoid an unpleasant conversation, she answered Joe’s text with a simple “OK” but her blood was boiling.
Two hours later when Joe and his boss opened the front door, they were greeted with the most mouthwatering aromas coming from the kitchen. Joe looked around in awe at his sparkling house and the beautifully set dining room table. Amy greeted them, all smiles and looking lovely.
βBabe!β Joe whispered breathlessly. βThe place looks fabulous and dinner smells amazing. Howβd you do all this?β
Amy blushed sweetly and whispered backΒ βIt wasnβt so hard, honey. I just hired Minute Maid Cleaners, a personal chef and a waiter.β
βYou did what?? We couldn’t possibly afford all that!β Joe barked.
βSure we could, honeyβ Amy laughed, βafter I sold the pool table and the TV.β
NARΒ©2024
Prompt words βmaidβ, βwaiterβ and βcleanerβ for Di
and βblushedβ for Eugi.
From the era of the caveman, this is βWives and Loversβ by Jack Jones
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Chills and Fever
Written for Sammiβs Weekend Writing Prompt #385.
The challenge is to write a poem or a piece of prose
in exactly 85 words using the word “vertigo”. Hereβs mine.
What is this sudden disequilibrium?
I feel like I could fall flat on my bum!
Tummyβs flipping and Iβm gonna be sick
Somebody get me some Pepto quick!
Ears are ringing, Iβve got a headache
Doctor, please! I need a break!
First a fever and now the chills
Pass me some of those magic pills!
My heart is racing like an SST
Give it to me straight, Doc. What’s wrong with me?
Whatβs that you say? Itβs love vertigo?
Thereβs no cure? Well, whaddya know!
NARΒ©2024
85 Words
From 1964, this is βChills and Feverβ featuring a 24 year old Tom Jones and his group, The Senators.
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On The Road Again
Six weeks after my spinal fusion surgery I have been given the all clear to start driving again! Woot woot! π₯³
This is very exciting news for me; however, some people may feel differently knowing I’m back on the road. Well, you’ve been warned! Just saying. π
NARΒ©2024
Author’s Note: Kidding aside, I am so grateful to be doing this well after major surgery. Both Bill and I are delighted with our new-found freedom; he’s been my chauffeur for the past six weeks. I’m really an excellent driver and in the 53 years I’ve been driving, I have never gotten a moving violation (and it’s not because the police have been unable to catch me!). π
This is “I Can’t Drive 55″ by Sammy Hagar
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Lofty Ambitions
Written for Friday Fictioneers where our host Rochelle
has asked us to use the photo below as inspiration
and get creative in 100 words or less, while making
every word count. Hereβs my flash.
Imagine if you will a girl, her dog and three hapless friends searching for a wizard to grant their deepest wishes.
People love scrappy little pups. But what if the dog was a mangy seagull with a caw like a rusty fan belt? What if his wish was to crow like a mighty rooster, to wake the townspeople with his majestic “cock-a-doodle-doo“?
The wise and benevolent wizard could not fulfill such hopes but his reassuring message was that everyone’s wishes would come true if only they dared to dream.
I do believe that gull with lofty ambitions dared to dream..
NARΒ©2024
100 Words
This is βI Gotta Crowβ by Mary Martin & Kathy Nolan
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