It’s time for Friday Fictioneers, but Word Press has stopped sending me the posts I follow! Alas, I am late again. It’s the amazing flash fiction challenge, which I wait all week for! Check out Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, to join in, or to read the other wonderful stories in the collection. This photo is for Rochelle, but Happy New Year/ Bonne Année to all!
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Photo: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
(100 words exactly)
“Come down Auggie!” Jessie stamped her foot and pat her leg. “Auggie, peese come down and pway!” She looked longingly at her companion, willful and determined.
The small terrier gazed over the wall at the park and the woods beyond. His best friend couldn’t possibly understand the thrill of running untethered, or the joy of so many trees to mark. However, he couldn’t bear to see disappointment on her tiny face; the field would wait. His humans were amused by his ability to climb a tree; they had not figured out that he could climb over the fence as well.
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I had a feeling he could climb the walls. He’s probably up to no good tricks, but at least he’s sympathetic to the humans. Good one, Dawn!
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Thanks Amy! So grateful that you brought me here… I love it! But damned WP is not sending me blogs. I keep forgetting to check Reader, and I missed the prompt! Arrgh.
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Dear Dawn,
Just remember to check out the Friday Fictioneers page on Wednesday. So far I haven’t missed a Wednesday morning. Usually it’s the first thing I do upon arising and after coffee.
Sweet story. I think the dog is not only sympathetic to humans, she knows from whence comes her doggie treats. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
(Love that gravatar)
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The gravatar is for you, dear Rochelle. How could I pass on your suggestion? I know I should check, but my head is still not processing clearly and without the reminder in my inbox, I keep missing all kinds of blog posts! Totally forgot it was Thursday… until I checked! Arrgh. I will have to start finding a new way to remind myself… until I’m back to baseline. 😉 You are up awfully late tonight… or very early tomorrow! Thanks for reading. Shalom.
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The latter. I’m usually up by 02:30. It’s also when my FF post goes live on Wednesday. If you like I can start sharing the link on your FB page on Wednesday. I’m happy I made the suggestion on the gravatar. That’s very sweet of you.
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Some weeks, I’m up at midnight and see it go live. Most weeks, however, I’m in at about 20’something. I just have to get into the habit of checking Reader. I just got lazy, with emails coming directly to my box! As for bedtimes… up at 2:30!! When do you go to sleep?? Do you sleep? Wow. You amaze me.
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This is a fun change-of-pace storyline from you. With all that you have gone through in recent weeks, maybe I was expecting another emotional gripper. This time I got a playful pup and small child. That resonates right now because I am reading a story about a boy and his dog to my grandson – via Skype, of course. Kids and dogs. I bet you have a bunch of stories like that! – Mike
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You must read The Art of Racing in the Rain, Mike. It’s so wonderful! An adult story about a man and his dog. I felt like the photo called for levity. So, that is what I wrote. 😉 Glad you enjoyed it.
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Reblogged this on ugiridharaprasad.
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Ah! My dog used to do that, escape from the back garden and run around the neighbour’s properties. But she only ever did it when we went out, so we never knew – she was always sitting in the back garden whenever we returned. We only found out when a neighbour told us. Susie, the dog, could hear my Dad’s VW engine from miles away, giving her enough time to get back into our garden and develop an innocent look. (Thank you, Dawn, for reminding me.)
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What a sweet story, of your dog, Mike. I’m glad my story took you there. 🙂 Susie sounds like a dog after my own heart.
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So like a dog to put his own desires secondary to humans. 🙂
I haven’t been getting email alerts either lately. It’s been hit or miss, and when the alert does come, sometimes it’s a couple days late. Weird.
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Yeah, what’s up with that??? I’ve sent a question to Support, but no response yet. So annoying, as I’m missing so many posts… just kept thinking that everyone was taking a holiday break. Given my physical side trip, I’ve been a bit foggy anyway. Sure would like to figure this out… as I’m such a habitual person. I rely on those emails! Glad you enjoyed this one, Carrie. 🙂
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Carrie, here is the link to the support page where they are addressing my issue. You are one of 5 other bloggers I heard this from. Maybe if you each way in, on this page… they’ll look into it. Or, figure out we’re all fools? In the meantime, today, many of my emails started coming again. Voodoo! http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/not-receiving-new-blog-posts-by-email?replies=2#post-1581203%23postform
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Thanks, Dawn. I appreciate the link. My alerts seem to be working now, but if they act up again, I’ll know where to go. Fingers crossed…
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Mine too… but I noticed not all. I told them that this was not a problem that just I was having. Hopefully it’s fixed.
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Several months ago my WP notifications went AWOL, then suddenly reappeared. Never did figure out what happened! So annoying!
Anyhoo, fun story, Dawn. That dog must have some fox-blood in him or something. Very cute pic! And I loved your interpretation.
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I thought the photo was adorable too! Like seeing a goat in a tree. 😉 I am so frustrated with the notifications! I’m so habitual and when they don’t show up in my email inbox, I forget Reader. I’ve missed so many great posts recently!
Thanks for checking out this post; so glad you like it. 😉
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Aww, nice one. Auggie is saving the best until last. And until she’s a bit older.
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I know my dog, Luke has a whole secret life… I love the idea of Auggie climbing fences and running free. Thanks for tuning in Sandra; much appreciated!
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Not only is this dog very talented, it’s also very sweet to choose playing with the girl instead of running in the field. That field can certainly wait for another time.
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Thanks! Yes, I think this sweet boy has his priorities right. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment; much appreciated!
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Delightful tale, sweetly told.
But, AnElephant asks, do you know you have a wee thingy on your nose?
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Indeed. It was done for Le Clown, and seemed the perfect way to herald the New Year.
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AnElephant is concerned you do not notice it and risk embarrassment at some point.
But then he is not three bright.
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It takes a lot more than a red thingy to embarrass me. AnElephant must be much more shy. 😉
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When one is large and pink like AnElephant, embarrassment is pretty much a permanent state!
A pretty lady is, no doubt, delightfully imperturbable.
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*blush*
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Glad you’re feeling better. WordPress, however, has been attacked by gremlins lately. I’ve also been kicked off my subscription to the Weekly Photo Challenge before. Who knows why? I really liked your story.
janet
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Thanks Janet! I’m glad you liked it. Sweet and easy this week. 😉 Check out the thread regarding the emails. I’d love it of other bloggers note their problems! http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/not-receiving-new-blog-posts-by-email?replies=2#post-1581203%23postform
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Nice story Dawn. I think Auggie is not just a solid little dog, but has solid character too. 🙂
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Thanks, Lyn; much appreciated. I felt like this photo called for lightness… as many did this week. Auggie worked. 😉 Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
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aww i liked that Auggie willingly chose to stay with her. such an interesting character.
love unicorns! happy 2014 as well 🙂
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Thanks KZ. Yes, unicorns and sweet dogs make for happy tales and happy days. 😉 Thanks for stopping by! Much appreciated.
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Happy Friday fun! Shorts are a sweet way of exploding out literary energy, eh writer?
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Yes! Love the 100 word challenge. Makes me really think about each word, and its value. Don’t you think, writer?
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Oh this is sweet.. I think you are right. Dogs are faithful and stays because they want to stay… not because they are thehtered….
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Thanks Björn. I know my dog would! That said, the image just called for sweetness this week, in my mind. 😉 Thanks again for reading; much appreciated.
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I hope he never leaves her side for greener fields.Every dog I had did.
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Oh, how sad! 😦 I have had very loyal dogs, so I think that’s where my head went. My dog Luke is 13 now, still a studmuffin, and looks at me like I am THE greatest woman on earth… gotta love that! 😉 So sad that you had dogs who took off. I think Auggie is true blue. A girl can dream…
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I’m sorry Dawn, I was being facetious and speaking of my ex husbands. I don’t know why I do that! Please excuse me.
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Haahahahahahhahhahaahahha! Because you’re a Dawn. I need to remember that. I am sarcastic to the bone, and it really throw people off, or messes with nice people. That is hysterical, Dawn! I was feeling all bad for you, and thinking: wow, that is an entirely other side of her! I’m not laughing that your husbands ran off, just re-reading your last comment and getting it! Too funny! I do not excuse you; bring it on! This is what I love. 😉
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Ahhhhh a kindred spirit. YaY!!!!
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Indeed. 😉
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Dear Dawn,
I loved the nose. I guess we’re kindred spirits in that respect. Auggie is such a thoughtful little pup. I like that he puts his best friends wishes first. We should all follow his lead.
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Indeed we should! Friends should come first… in most situations. As for the nose, it’s just fun, right?!
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Cute story. Love your fireworks background.
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Thanks Patti. I’ve been trying to change up the backgrounds… working to get the blog out there more. Thanks for reading my story!
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That dog reminds me of the one I have! Willful, but she’ll listen in the end.
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Sounds about right. Reminded me of one of my dogs too, Gracie. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment; much appreciated!
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great story. i enjoyed reading it.
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Thanks! I really appreciate that. 🙂
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