Grandma's Goulash graciously hosts Succinctly Yours, the wonderful meme for those of us addicted to microfiction. The trick is to write a story in 140 characters or less using the photo below as inspiration. To add to the challenge is the word of the week, "inspire." My stories are below.
Frosty Fowl
(136 characters)
“Why do my pals look so surprised?” Larry wondered, until he joined them in the icy lake and his tail feathers froze. Question answered.
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The One (Who makes bath time so much fun!)
(131 characters)
Ed stared at his idol and inspiration, Rubber Ducky, immortalized in song as The One. “He’s so much shorter in person!” Ed thought.
Ernie from Sesame Street sang the Rubber Ducky song, as most parents will recall. How many of you sang the song to your kids and still remember the words and tune? I sure do. Do any of you still sing it, either to one of your little ones or to a grandchild? I'm sure I'm not the only microfiction participant this week who has included a video of Ernie's rendition of "Rubber Ducky." This sure brings back memories.
To read the microfiction stories of others participating in this meme, please click HERE.
Thanks for visiting! See you on Wednesday for the naked truth about . . . Blog Topics.
Have a great week--
Lisa
13 comments:
As is always the case, Lisa, I thoroughly enjoyed both of your microfiction pieces. Yes, I remember Ernie's song. That brought back a flood of memories.
Both of your memes are funny, and oh wow did youtake me back with Rubber Ducky you're my friend...
I turn on Sesame Street in the morning sometimes just to bring back the memories. I still love Ernie and am annoyed by Bert.
Excellent, both. Great fun.
Hi Lisa :) ~~ Great little micro-stories. Yes, that 'in person' meeting often gives rise for second thoughts.
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Oh Frosty Fowl is my pick this morning. Just hit me right, made me laugh. A good way to start a Monday!
You sure quack me up with your microfiction!
Great job, Lisa! I loved the first one and always enjoy what you come up with on Microfiction Mondays!
As soon as I saw this week's picture, I started singing the Rubbery Ducky song! Memories, memories...of my boys when they were little.
Poor Larry...he had to learn the hard way. I laughed at both of these. I hope Ed wasn't too terribly disappointed. I still can't figure out what the hooks are for.
Oh, they are both great ... I've jumped in to super cold water before and I bet I looked like those duckies after I screamed that things were a bit too cold.
And, of course, t.v. adds 10 pounds, so it makes sense that those guys look smaller in person!
Kathy M.
Thanks for your comments everyone! I appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave a note. :)
There's just something about a rubber duckey that makes me smile. And so do your micro-stories, Lisa!
Pat
Critter Alley
Two laughs AND a trip back in time. So sorry I wasn't here earlier!
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