In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keith@channing.info before 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here – pingbacks don’t often work.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries, with links to your own blog or web site, next Monday.”
The photo.
Land by John W. Howell © 2017
“Thanks for the lift my man.”
“No problem Senior Dog.”
“You can call me Trevor.”
“No problem Senior Trevor.”
“What is this place anyway?”
“It is called Fin de la Tierra.”
“What doe that mean in dog?”
“End of the Earth.”
“Ah. it fits.”
“Is there anything else you need?”
“No. I think this is all I need. Plenty of water, lots of grass and a nice lamppost. I should be very comfortable.”
“But Senior Dog?”
“Yes, what is it?”
“The water she’s salty. The grass is synthetic, and that pole is no tree.”
“Hmmm. I didn’t notice. Now that you mention it I guess I will need a few things.”
“Si Senior Trevor. Might I suggest you get back aboard and continue with us.”
“Where are you going?”
“We are going to sail to Los Cabos, Mexico.”
“You know I’ve never been there. Maybe a good idea.”
“You can work your passage.”
“What can I do?”
“Can you cook?”
“No.They don’t make body hairnets.”
“Clean?”
“Look at these paws. No opposable thumb.”
“Can you look out for things?”
“What kind of things?”
“Watch for rocks and other boats.”
“Ah ha. I think you have it.”
“What?”
“My specialty.”
“Which is?”
“Watchdog.”
“I wonder why it took me so long to get there. Jump on.”
Fiction Favorites 
This photo was perfect for you, John. Nice job! Happy Tuesday!
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Thank you, Jill. Have a great one too.
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😊 Great reading as always, John! 👌🏻
Mr. Senior Dog 🐾🐾 is in for an adventure. Doesn’t look too bad
for the watchdog.
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Dina.
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Nice one, John. Difficult not to make the dog the sunject, isn’t it?
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Yes it is. Fun though.
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Another fun one, John. And…I never thought of paws not having an opposable thumb, but you are so right. Have a great day! 🙂
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Starting another Tuesday with a smile – thanks John!
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Thanks, Dan. Love those smiles.
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I wish I could be so imaginative!! All I could come up with was, “Now, which boat did that dang cat jump on?”
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You know? I wish I had thought of that one.Thanks, GP.
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Whoa, I wasn’t expecting that good a response!! Thanks.
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😀 Thanks, Jan
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Oh, what a winding road we travel to reach a phenomenal pun. 😀
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Ha ha ha. It does take a while. 😀 Thanks, Charles.
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BRILLIANT!
Who doesn’t love dogs?
Especially sea-faring ones!
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Thank you, Hook. 🙂
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Nicely done, Senor John! Trevor did rather well, I’d say!
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I think he did Thanks, John
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I really hope Don Massenzio stops by today.
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Ha ha ha.
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Exactly what I was thinking.
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Yeah. Where is he?
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Great one! This was the perfect picture for you to have fun with, John.
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It was. Thanks, Jan
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This just goes to show anybody can get a job! Might not be to their liking, might not pay well, but it’s work, right? Great job with this one, John!
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Thank you, Debbie. Interesting way to look at the story. 😀
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HaHa! That makes me smile.
Thanks, John!
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Good. My job is finished here.
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Nice one, John
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You know I love it when you talk dog 🙂 .
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If anything, he makes great conversation. Too funny.
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Exhilarating conversation. Thanks for the treat.
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