The Facts Of Life
Posted on May 13, 2012 11:51 am under Microfiction
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A kindly Grandpa returning a lost pacifier? Maybe. Or is he taking it away? That’s where my mind went.
Can you guess how many names there are for a pacifier? Check out this link for an answer.
Losing Stuff
Life ain’t easy, kid. First they take your binky, then your bottle. Just wait until they come for your security blanket. (122)
Sharks Are Rough
This is just a warning. Miss another payment and you’ll never see your treasured pacifier again. (99)
Life is Tough
Think you have it bad? Some kids have to share their binky. (60)
If you don’t believe it, check this out.
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was treasure.
Succinctly Yours Week 60
Posted on May 12, 2012 10:40 am under Succinctly Yours
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Photo for Monday, May 14th
Word of the Week:treasure
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Appearances Are Deceiving
Posted on May 7, 2012 12:58 pm under Microfiction
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Former Belle
The impetus for Mathilde’s blue jean wardrobe and minimalist lifestyle was deeply rooted in her childhood. (91)
Stuck In The Well
“Didn’t I ask for ten minutes of quiet to read my paper?”
Fay wouldn’t argue with that look. She hoped her brother could tread water. (133)
Pig Pens Are Swell
Lucy struck her cutest pose, hoping Mama wouldn’t notice the muck on her shoes and stockings. (93)
Remember Pigpen from Charlie Brown? I didn’t know that he had his own dance.
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was impetus.
Succinctly Yours Week 59
Posted on May 5, 2012 12:01 am under Succinctly Yours
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Photo for Monday, May 7th
Word of the Week:impetus
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This is a public domain photo of an old advertisement. What’s the product? Leave your guess in the comments. I’ll post the answer on Tuesday.
A Dino’s Life
Posted on April 28, 2012 11:01 pm under Microfiction
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Jekyll and Hyde
Try as he might, nothing could thwart his darker side. Charming millions of children by day, Barney inflicted terror after sundown . (133)
Cramped Inside
“I smell Big Macs.”
“Okay, Bob, but we’re using the drive thru this time. I can’t afford to pay for more broken booths.” (120)
Hitchin’ A Ride
Eight hours with thumbs up and still no ride. Rex bravely held his pose, but Yoshi started whimpering about hand cramps. (122)
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was thwart.
