After Jack’s family moved from Australia to America, Jack came home within an hour of being left in his first grade classroom. “These yanks are mental,” he said. “I ain’t no sheila and I’m not going back!”
“Whatever happened?” His mum asked.
“Teacher says I gotta skip to the loo!”
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In memory of G-Man’s 55 Flash Fiction Friday. [Write a story in exactly 55 words.]
She: “It’s hard keeping all the plot lines straight when you’re writing several stories at once.” He: “Tough to keep all the alibis consistent, is it?” She (ignoring him): “Not to mention all the character names straight. And how they look. Did she have red hair in this other story too?” He: “Easy fix. Keep…
She: “Hey! I thought you were the mad scientist around here!” He: “Ah, no. Place where I work frowns on the bwa-ha-ha stuff. Bad for fundraising.” She: “So I’ve got to do it?!?” He: “The fundraising? No, we’ve got experts to … oi! Put .. the .. lab .. coat .. down! Do I wish to know where this is coming from?” She: “The island!” He: “The one we live on?” She: “Not this island! That island! The one…
Currently, beta readers are checking my first book for continuity errors and plot holes. Apparently they want better writing and are picky about their coffee, too.
Natalina was a quick-witted, feisty old broad. She lived alone in a quaint little castle on the edge of Snowmania, but she wasn’t lonely. Natalina had a large, extended family and many friends. She also kept quite busy with charitable causes. One of her favorite philanthropies involved promoting small businesses. Her favorite slogan was, “Nurture…
Wow, I really enjoyed this book!! Great first novel. Can’t wait to read Katy’s & Gar’s story, & hopefully Ty’s, too. Really one of the best romances I’ve read in a good while. Authentic in setting & in attraction/desire & in fears. Reminds me a little of Janith Hooper’s books, while in a more modern…
She: “Please pass the salad dressing?” He: “OK … Dang!” She: “What dang?” He: “Something else we can’t use because we have town water.” She: “I like town water. Or do you really wish to go back to flushing the toilet with a bucket?” He: “Not I. But it means we can’t use the salad dressing. Read.” She: “‘Shake well.’” He: “Exactly! We don’t have a well. And if you think I’m going…
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Oooh my my- sly-
haha…lost in translation…and fairly funny…have a great friday! smiles.
LOL! Oh, I can totally see that.
I'm singing the sequel. Nice one 🙂
Well, it helps to skip to the loo when you've gotta go badly – LOL! Cute 55, Charlene!
Good one. I always like those 55's that give me a smile and a chuckle.
The name and surroundings may be different__The the Groan never changes.!__But…I Loved your 55__Welcome back, thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
LOLOL That's great. If he's supposed to Skip to "my" Loo, shouldn't he have gone home to use the facilities anyway? 🙂
Good point, Cherie!
*smirk*
Yep, that’s the reaction I wanted.
Haven't changed a bit! Fabulous 55!
Thanks, Mama Zen!
Very nice, made me smile.