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 keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm 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.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next Monday.”
The Photo
The transfer by John W. Howell © 2020
“Now, you have to be very careful with this.”
“I know, I know. You already explained that.”
“Yes, I did, but I want to make sure you know exactly how precious this is.”
“Please don’t lecture me on being careful. After all, you’re the one who dropped the last one.”
“Okay, that was an accident. I was jostled when we traded last time.”
“I’m just saying there is no reason to doubt that I won’t take care.”
“Okay, I get it. I didn’t realize you were so sensitive.”
“I’m not sensitive. You’re always giving me directions that don’t seem necessary is all.”
“Excuse me, but aren’t you the one who always gets nervous on new assignments?”
“You call it nervous I call it thorough because I want to do a good job, unlike some people I know.”
“You can’t be talking about me.”
“I am talking about you, Mr. Oops.”
“Where did that come from?”
“Oh, come on. Your little slip caused an entire system to implode.”
“Wait a minute. That system was tens of millions of years old. it was ready.”
“Says you. Okay, let’s forget it. I have the Orion arm solar system in my hand. You have a nice play day.”
“I will try now that I know you hate me.”
“Quit being a little child. You are a god for heaven’s sake. Act like it.”
“You are always so mean.”
“Cry baby.”
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Funny. Wasn’t sure where it was going.
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I hope it went to the right place. Thanks, Charles.
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Hilarious!
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Love that comment. 😁
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“Cry baby,” perfect epithet to end any argument!
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I was going to have him reply but it seemed pretty much done as you say. Thanks, Liz.
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😀
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You are so funny! Thanks for the giggles. 🤭
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Send you off to work with a smile is a good thing. 😊
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Definitely! 🙂
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Jeez, I’m leaving this one up to you, John. I’m not going to be able to beat your humor here.
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Thank you, GP. 😊
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haha. I did not see that coming!
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Thank you, Pam. I was hoping you wouldn’t. 😁
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It’s comforting to know that Gods still possess that childlike (and childish) exuberance for life.
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It is. Except when they drop a galaxy. 😀 Thanks, Marc.
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Yeah, that’s never a good day LOL
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🎶Please help me I’m fallllllliiiiinnnnng.🎶
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Bahahahaha!
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Never saw that twist coming.
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That is a good thing, I’m a thinkin’ 😁
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Nice trait for an author.
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Uh-huh. Thanks, Craig.
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So clever and inventive. I really liked this!
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Thank you, Mae. Your comment makes me smile.
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It’s good to know they also drop things. I thought I was clumsy.
Very nice work, John.
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Yes. lucky for us they seem to have a be careful additude.
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I stared at this picture for a long time before reading your take. No way would I have come up with what you did, John — very creative!
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Thank you, Debbie.
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Excellent take, John. I had no idea where you were going with it until the last few lines.
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Lol…no more opps!
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No. Gotta keep going.
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Even kids must portray your dialogues…just kidding! very nice and always enjoyable! Nice ‘touch’ at the end! ♥
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Yes the little buggers need to toe the mark.
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I had to ‘reach’ but I ‘get it’,,,’toe the mark’! ♥
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Hahaha
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Very clever, John! I certainly would never have gotten any of that from the photo!
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Thank you, Jan. 😁
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Echoing the conversation from my house tonight. 🙂
Thanks for the laugh, John.
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Hahaha. Glad I can provide a laugh. 😁
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Well done!
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Thank you, Mark. 😀
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This is great, John. Poor little guy getting told off by his big sister.
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Don’t forget they are gods. He’ll get over it.
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[…] The transfer by John W. Howell © 2020 […]
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Haha! I’m sure the gods have dropped more than a few things… (Might explain some issues…)
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I think so too. Welcome back, Dale.
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Thanks!
Not quite back yet but soon!
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You give a good imitation.
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Haha! Free wifi! And time to kill till our Uber picks us up at 1 pm
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Was it fun?
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Mostly
A few disappointments but all in all a good time was had.
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😊
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