It’s a double header (I’m all about baseball this week, as the Cubs won!), as this is my 2nd post for the day. In fairness, the first was a guest post, of beauty and import. I was determined to get my Friday Fictioneers contribution in, too. This one was a challenge. I had a few stories that came to mind, but it was this play with word (do you see it?) that had me counting words and keeping track. Just felt like fun, as I challenged myself to get this story written. Three weeks in a row; dare I hope that the writer is unblocked?
If you’d like to join this 100-word challenge check out Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog, Addicted to Purple. As Always, I welcome honest, constructive feedback. Please leave a comment.
© Jean L. Hays
Word Play
“Hey! Look around; this road is history!”
In the back seat, trading baseball cards, as dad drove down Route 66, on route to my grandmother’s house, it was hot and dry. My buddy Joe and I could care less about jewelry and antiques Nan was handing down, or history. A good trade was the best I could hope for. Joe wouldn’t admit it, but I’m always the victor here. Who gives up a 1985 Roger Clemmens? Joe’s dad nearly killed him.
“Turn up the radio, dad.” My buddy’s thick as a post sometimes, and I’ve got a bead on his Griffey.
(Exactly 100 words)
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Haha loved it – the highlighted word definitely gave a charm to the story (:
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Do you see where I got the words, Ducky? That was the fun. 🙂
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Took another look but I think I got it 😉
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Charming turns of phrase, lovely lady. Well played!
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Wow! You must have read my mind… I have been wondering where you’ve gone. I only see you in other places.
Admittedly, I was pouting. Thanks for stopping by darlin’; it means a lot! xo
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Reblogged this on ugiridharaprasad.
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Thanks for the RT; I’m grateful!
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Nice use of the prompt.
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Thanks Lain!
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What a fun story!
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Thanks Dawn! Did you get it? And are you feeling better?
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Yes and yes. Thank you.
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🙂
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I did not follow the highlighted words, do they tell a separate story?
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Ahh, Michael, that is part of the fun. Take a closer look at the picture. Thanks for taking the time, either way; I appreciate it!
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Dear Dawn,
Clever use of the signs. I picked one sign and ran with it. 😉 It was a great week for baseball. I’m thrilled the cubs won. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Suddenly, the story was just there; love when that happens! Had fun picking out the words and making them work. And yes, I had baseball on the brain–– a brief relief from election nausea. Thanks Rochelle! xo
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A great use of many words in the picture prompt. Three weeks – you’re on a roll.
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What do you know, Alicia! 3 FF posts and a couple others… maybe I am back in the saddle for real. 😉 Thanks for the feedback! Calling swing states all day, but will get to reading later! xo
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So fun and creative! Fantastic. Well done
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Thanks a lot; it was a fun one to do. 🙂
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well, that was very clever word play, you made more of this prompt, great
http://obliqview.blogspot.in/2016/11/the-trading-post-prompt-jean-l-hays.html
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jean and for the wonderful inspiration. Welcome to Tales From the Motherland!
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I’m not a baseball follower but Congrats to the Cubs. Super Win !!! ⚾️
I do remember a friend collectin the baseball cards. It was such an adventurously fun hobby.
Oddly, the words didn’t pop out me. The feel of a desert and struggles stared back at me.
I love FF because of that. Everyone takes the prompt in different directions. Clever …!!!
Isadora 😎
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I love that part too, Isadora! We each see something different, and spin our magic. Thanks for your feedback; it’s always appreciated!
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😎
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a family trip. memories are made of this.
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A clever take on the prompt. Unfortunately I know too little about baseball and the surrounding things to appreciate the subtler parts. 🙂
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There was nothing to really understand about Baseball, Gabriele, just the delivery. The words, I took from the photo and just made it a goal to work them into the sentence. Thanks for taking the time! 🙂
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That was fun indeed! I picked out the words immediately.
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Nice job, Dale. I thought it would be a bit more obvious to all… but perhaps a little too subtle. Glad you got it. 🙂
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😊
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I got it! Excellent, Dawn. I’d say you busted that writer’s block!
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Thanks Amy. I’m working on it… 5 pieces in a week, feels good. The HuffPo one on election day, felt good… until. Thanks for taking the time; it’s always great to hear from you!
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Until…It’s so upsetting. Tell me things won’t be so bad. I don’t know.
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Congrats on your HuffPo piece, too.
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Thanks Amy; I was really honored. 🙂
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Clever use of the prompt, Dawn. Cute story. Good writing as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne; much appreciated! 🙂
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What a novel idea… I do wordles sometimes, but I have never done it on an image..
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Thanks Björn; I had fun with it!
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