Category Archives: Rochelle’s picture prompt

NOT FAKE NEWS!!!!

Good day, Listening Audience, this is Stella Shellingham, bringing you Local Happenings, your first news responders. This playground is being established to…….WHAT HAPPENED? I kid you not, there were about fifteen children here; they have all disappeared!! Calling home base, … Continue reading

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SADIE DOES

Beyond that hill is a magnificent house owned by Sadie. As a young widow, Sadie had to work hard to supply food for her family. One day she plowed up a treasure. Half million dollars worth. Lots of money in … Continue reading

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CONFIRMING HIS PROMISE

“Just go, I can’t take this anymore.” “Surely you don’t mean that,” Brian responded, as he held her close. “Yes, go,”   Sadly, Brian left.  It was June 8th.  A date never to be forgotten. Two weeks since their baby was … Continue reading

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BENEFITS OF OLD AGE

“They say we don’t have a sense of humor,” chortled Harold.  “I’ve lived long enough to have been manipulated in all ways.”  Harold, a retired Bishop, was speaking to Laurence, a retired Elder.  Subject:  This old church which some entrepreneur … Continue reading

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BEST LAID PLANS

“Bubba,  look at that will you? It’s been there all day. Grill and propane tank just waiting for  corn-on-the cob fit for a king.” “Or fit for Bubba,” laughed Stu. “Let’s run down to the store and buy some meat. … Continue reading

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COVID MISSION

Bang, clang, jug-a-lug. The ride was rough. Joe and Jill sat in the front; Jill drove. I could not see because they were both in the front; I was in the back. All this hoopla because my nose wouldn’t quit … Continue reading

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THANKS FOR WORKING

We entered double doors, and were met with a sign over the hostess table, “Sorry for slow service. We cannot get workers.” A nice dose of honesty. We could see maybe fifteen tables. Lisa was IT. One waitress; one man … Continue reading

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MATH OR DOODLES?

Teacher notes in Jeron’s folder “He’s capable but unmotivated.”  Succeeding years revealed the same conclusions from teachers, principles, and counselors.  They tried.  The turn=around happened in a high school math class.  Jeron was doodling in his workbook instead of doing … Continue reading

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THE SPEAKEASY

Punch the button to make the three-dimensional door close, becoming a shelf for other kegs. Thus the “speakeasy” from Mr. Stanley Garland’s old livery station is hidden. The “speakeasy” – an unlicensed saloon – was the term used by a … Continue reading

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ALTERNATE PLANS

Ahhh, it’s cozy here, 75 degrees, every room. I don’t like cold; I must have a plan. So my anticipated plan follows: Plan A.  This auto-thermostat furnace, 75 degrees. Paid for. Plan B.  Generator. Expensive. Plan C.  Wood burning fireplace. … Continue reading

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