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I’m on my way to BlogHer 2014. If you’re going to be there too, please shoot me a message, and maybe we can meet in person!
©Marie Gail Stratford
Smokin’, Babe (98 words)
“Seriously Gerry! You’ve gotta stop eating that shit!”
“Don’t make me choose, baby; I love the stuff.”
“You may love it, but I hate it! Look at my lips!”
“What’s the problem? I thought chicks were paying big bucks for pouty lips?” Gerry swatted Dee’s ass and grinned.
“You’re not funny! If I wanted duck lips I’d pay for them.”
“You mean, I’d pay for them…” He smirked again.
“Jesus! I hope you have heartburn; you deserve it smart ass.”
“Take it easy darlin’. I love my Sriracha, and I love kissing your puffy– err, luscious lips– Quack-quack!”
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Cute. I can feel the heat! Lips and otherwise…..
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Thanks Claudia! So happy when I see your name here… Miss you like crazy! xo
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That was great for a laugh. I used to love spicy food — it doesn’t love me so much anymore. If it does that to your lips, what’s it doing to your insides.
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No doubt! It’s funny (not) how foods change their status as we age! So many things I once loved, now make me miserable! There are some interesting things out there about food you eat and how it effects your lover… I went with the clean version, darlin’. 😉 Thanks for taking the time Ms Hann-Basquiat. It is always an honor.
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Lovely back-and-forth here, Dawn. I can feel babe’s pain. Quack, Are you home from all your travels?
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Thanks Alicia! It was a fun piece to write.
I have just arrived in San Jose, CA for BlogHer 2014. So excited! When I get home, Sunday, I won’t be flying anywhere for 9 whole weeks! Can’t wait. 😀
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Funny, Dawn! I can’t handle the spicy myself. I love the line, Don’t make me choose. Guess what?! I will be in San Jose this weekend for my son’s water polo tournament. Maybe we could meet?!! I don’t know my son’s schedule yet, but I will in town from Fri – Tuesday! How cool is this?!!! I will message you.
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THAT would be SO fantastic, Amy!! I will be here (just arrived) from Wed.-Sunday. I was thinking of you as I flew in, remembering that cool post you did on the lake that dried up. Then I realized that I should have asked where you were… and here you are, in town! Voila! Message me and let’s try to make this work! Water polo sounds fun! Let me know if you’ll be around, and maybe I can sneak out of the conference for a bite or a coffee… That would be amazing!! Butter cream icing on this big, fat cake I’m eating. 😉
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Yay!!! This would be SO fantastic! I’ll give you my number.
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This weekend just got infinitely better! Rochelle should love this… more Fictioneers meeting other Fictioneers. Given that you brought me to FF, it seems only right. 😉
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🙂 I can’t wait to meet you, Dawn!
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Ditto! It’s turning out to be a very fun weekend! Emily from The Waiting is here too. Such a fun conference already! Keep me posted on your plans, Amy. See you!
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Don’t forget to take a picture. 😉
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Indeed! I will for sure. We FFs are just going out and having all kinds of reunions! 🙂
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Oh, that is so hot! I love my Sriracha, too. The spice of life! (Quack) 🙂 – Mike
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Poor Florence! 😉 Hopefully you brush first.
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He takes his food pretty seriously. Although if I had to choose between my husband and chocolate it could be tough 😉
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Hello? Right? I love my husband too, but there are some things he better not ask me to give up. 😉
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Yummy. I love my sriracha too 🙂 good one and very relatable too.
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Thanks Camgal! I can’t tolerate it, but I know that those who do love it, LOVE it. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Sounds delicious!
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If you like hot sauce! There, we differ, Dawn. 😉 But, I get the idea.
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That guy’s ass is going to be on the floor!
So what’s BlogHer 2014? Is that like a chick thing?
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Hey Ted; good to see you here! Something tells me Gerry’s got the upper hand here… but, his ass should be on the floor!
BlogHer is THE biggest blogging convention in the world. It started our for women, but men attend now too. However, there will be about 3,000 plus women bloggers and much fewer men. This year is the 10th anniversary, and I set my sights on going, a long time ago! I didn’t realize it would come back to back with all this travel I’ve been doing… but as I head out to the sparkly pool, that doesn’t seem like such a hardship right now. 😉
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Gerry isn’t very respectful. But it seems that’s just me. I’m not much for people forcing food on me that I don’t like. 🙂 That’s my ex-husband’s fault. Great dialogue though. It really gets their character across.
Have a blast at BlogHer!
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Melanie, thanks for stopping by TFTM. I appreciate you taking the time to read my story and comment.
No, Gerry isn’t exactly respectful, but then I think that’s just part of his “charm.” As for forcing anyone to eat… it isn’t the eating that’s a problem, it’s kissing Dee with Sriracha on his lips! 😉
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Ah! Kissing…I didn’t catch that this all started from a kiss. Sorry about that. 🙂
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Welcome home…almost…Dawn. We’re back as well, me and my Sriracha lover. Not for me, but half our family likes heat and half doesn’t, so I get it.
janet
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That’s about the break down in our house too… 50/50. I’m on the no spicy side!
Sounds like your trip was wonderful, Janet… or the parts we got to share. 😉 Welcome home!
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Hot stuff, Dawn. 🙂
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Thanks Hot Stuff! 😉
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Dawn, Good story and well written as always. I can’t stand too much spice. Our daughter can eat spicy, but our son can’t. My husband doesn’t like spicy like he used to. People here eat chilies like french fries. I sit and pick out chilie pieces. Well done. Have fun at the convention. 🙂 —Susan
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Thanks Susan. I’m not a spicy girl either– at lease when it comes to food. 😉 So far, the conference is going really well! So many great kernels!
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Dear Dawn,
Have fun at the BlogHer event. I hope you and Amy can hook up.
Gerry should receive some hot sauce on his…oh, never mind…he’d probably like that, too. Loved this story.
Aloha,
Doug
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Doug, I’m always honored when you drop by, and more so when you love the story! As for Gerry, well… I took the clean route. 😉
I’m sure Amy and I will make this work… it’s just too good. Have a great week! Mahalo, dawn
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Dear Dawn,
Fourth line: Gerry swatTED her ass. Unless you’re writing in pidgin English. 😉 Aside from that, fun dialogue.
So does Gerry slather his lips with Sriracha before kissing Dee? Powerful hot sauce that. ;).
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I’ve corrected the “swatted,” good catch. As for Gerry’s kisses, I can just tell you this: if you’re sensitive to spice, it doesn’t take much! This story, however, is fiction– of course.
Shabbat Shalom!
Dawn
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Have fun at BlogHer, Dawn! Love the story. Hot!
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Having a blast, Cathy! You + Me, need to make a meeting happen! I can be your photography asst for a few days! 😉
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Seriously! 🙂
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😀
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Hey, Dawn! Tremendous exchange on that dialogue! Rhythm, characters, lots o’ energy.
Yes, I am going for Chinese food as soon as the restaurant opens! 😀
Loved that picture of you and Bjorn! So jealous am I! I think we started something when that video was put out last year.
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Hey WM, I think a lot of people are jealous that I got to meet Björn; he’s a Kool Kat!
I’m not a sriracha eater, but lots of people like it with Pho, or Vietnamese food… I’m glad you enjoyed this one; it was a lot of fun to play with. 🙂
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Lovely portrait of one ordinary moment that happens in every relationship.
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No doubt. It happens in all kinds of ways, but happen it does. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
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I’d have smacked HIM in a heartbeat!
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Me too… but I’m just the writer. 😉
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You noticed the sauce too ! Hot stuff Dawn ! 🙂
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Me, or the sauce? Thanks Horus! I appreciate your time. Thanks for stopping by TFTM, and thanks for reading and leaving your saucy comment. 😉
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Dear Dawn, good story and it sounds like you’re having a great time meeting other FF’s. Bet you have a blast and take a picture so we can see! Have fun! Nan 🙂
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Thanks, Nan! It has been an incredible conference, with endless opportunities to meet bloggers from all over– in addition to a favorite FF friend, Amy. We have photos, and I’ll share them next week. 😉 Glad you enjoyed the glimpse of this huge event.
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Looks like a case of what’s sauce for the gander is botox for the goose. I too lurve my Sricha. Saucy story.
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Great story, Dawn. I loved the dialogue exchange. That burning only last a little while and it certainly makes for some hot kisses.
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Mr. Smart-ass Gerry is going to wind up kissing his pillow if he’s not careful 🙂 Thanks for the fun story!
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Thank YOU, Michael, for taking the time to stop by TFTM, read and comment. Your time and effort are much appreciated. No doubt, Gerry is walking a tricky road. 😉
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I loved the dialogue here.
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Thanks so much Etienne! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Thanks!
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lol love the cute & playful conversation 🙂 enjoyed reading this.
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Thanks KZ. Great to see you here! How have you been? How is the book doing?
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it’s doing alright.people are still purchasing copies and reading.wish there were more reviews though! 🙂
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