In Keith’s words.
“Using this photo 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.
Show me the Way to Go Home © 2021
“Okay, you want to tell me what made you do that?”
“What?”
“Tell the boss that he could take a hike.”
“He was getting on my nerves.”
“For heaven’s sake. That’s what humans do.”
“Well, I just couldn’t take any more.”
“Your barking was getting annoying.”
“Did you see all those people we passed?”
“Yeah, of course.”
“They needed to be taught a lesson.”
“Which is?”
“This is my Earth, and you need to get off.”
“Says the narcissistic sociopath.”
“Aw, come on. You know you would like to bark those idiots to mars.”
“But I don’t, and that is the difference.”
“I would say the boss needed to be taught a lesson.”
“Which was.”
“Don’t stand between a dog and his bark.”
“Okay. Maybe you need to be taught a lesson too.”
“And what would that be?”
“How to start and drive a car.”
“Yeah. Maybe I was a bit rash.”
“You think?”
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LOL engage brain cell before barking 😂🤣😂
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Good moral. Thanks, Chris. 😁
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Maybe one could work the pedals and one could steer.
Well done, John,
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There you go. I think they will have to figure it out. 😁
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This was great, John! That picture cracked me up. 🙂
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Me too, Jill. 😁
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Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time . . . 😀
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So true. Thanks, Liz. 😁
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You’re welcome, John. 😀
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Perhaps he didn’t think that through. lol. Too funny, John.
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Thank you, Staci. 😊 We have to remember he’s a dog. 🤣
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Good point. 🙂
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Can I bark them to Mars? Seems like a good idea to me…. Aw well, I was thinking with the look on their faces, the little one was wondering if his owner would notice if he jumped down and hit the gas.
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I think that is a good interpretation of that look. Thanks, GP. 😁
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That narcissism and inability to think things through makes an ideal candidate for high office, no?
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Could replace the current office holders seamlessly. Thanks, Keith 😁
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Plan would have worked if the second dog was a team player.
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I know right? Thanks, Charles.
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I’ve always wondered about the mischief hidden behind the innocent eyes of pups. 😁 Well done, John.
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You saw the mischef here first. Thanks, Gwen. 😁
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You nailed the conversation, John. Dogs can look so indignant and innocent after the fact. Fun read. 😊
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Glad you liked it, Maggie.
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🙂
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😊
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A lesson in hindsight, LOL.
I loved the line “Says the narcissistic sociopath.”
Thanks for the entertainment, John! 🙂
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Thank you, Mae. 😁
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A bit rash? Perhaps. 🙂 But, heck, you gotta bark those idiots to Mars if you are an intelligent dog! Good one, John!
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Thank you, Jan. I always enjoy talking dog.
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And you do it well!
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Arf. Oh excuse me. Thanks.
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Why I never leave the car keys around our dog…lol
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Hahaha. Thanks, Denise.
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Love this, John! Thanks for the smile!
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Thanks for letting me know you liked it.
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Everything you write is fantastic, John. 😁
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*blush
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This made me laugh. Good one, John. Maybe the dog should have thought about his comment/barking.
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Thanks, Michele. I’m sure he’s thinking that now.
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I’m sure most animals feel the same about humans- take a hike!
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I think they do at times. Thanks, Jacquie.
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HaHa, good one, John. Always fascinating, glimpsing into the mind of dogs!
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Yes it is. Thank you, Debbie.
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Hahaha! Classic acting before thinking! Well done, you!
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Thank you, Dale.
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You know it!
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Good job, John! The photo reminds me of those ads (I think from Subaru) with the dogs driving in the car.
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Yes I think you are right. Thanks, Pete.
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Seemed like a good idea at the time.
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Yes it did. Like most things that don’t work out. Thank you, Craig.
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I think I would trust them over a Tesla . . .
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Hahaha. Yes indeed.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank you for sharing, Michael.
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Sometimes the face expression of a dog couple is saying more than thousands words could explain. Lol xx Michael
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I have to agree with you, Michael. 😊
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Hahaha. I love this!
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I’m glad.
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🙂
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