I’m happy to welcome Keith Channing back and am so glad he is feeling better.
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo below (taken in Singapore at the end of 1978) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. 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. Thank you for taking part.” Here is a link to Keith’s post https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/09/04/kreative-kue-397/
The photo.
Getting to Know You by John W. Howell © 2023
“Hey, mom.”
“Yes, Adam.”
“This deer keeps putting its head on my butt.”
“Yes, dear. It’s trying to get to know you.”
“Well, it already knows Tania.”
“Yes, dear. Let’s just move on, shall we.”
“But Mom. Shouldn’t I try to get to know the mom.”
“I don’t think so, Adam. We need to see some other sights.”
“But I’m right here. I would make it a fast introduction.”
“You are starting to make a scene. Don’t make me come over there.”
“If you do come over, bring some carrots.”
“How about a switch.”
“What’s that?”
“Something to warm your bottom.”
“Will it get to know me too?”
“In a manner of speaking.”
“Okay, I’m coming over. Come on, Tania.”
“Good boy.”
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Good one, John. I have to admit, though that you threw me a bit with the switch. My first reaction was that Mum was suggesting she and Adam should change places. Ain’t language wonderful?
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It is. Never thought of the possible confusion. 😁
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We are, indeed, two countries separated by a common language.
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Ah yes, the switch. A disciplinary method I was quite familiar with back in the day.
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Most feared words of childhood. “Go cut me a switch.”
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Shudder . . .
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Tremble.
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LOL
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Wow. Bellbottoms in the background?
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Yup. Was trying to work them in but gave up.
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Knowing the mom better is not a good idea. Good one, John.
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Thanks, Dan
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The switch getting to know the boy, haha!
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Thank you, Vera.
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At least he didn’t have to cut his own switch.
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For sure. Thanks, Craig.
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I remember the switch quite well. Good one, John! The photo cracks me up.
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Thank you, Jill.
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LOL I love this!
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I’m glad you got a laugh, Kymber.
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Very clever, John. I haven’t thought about switches for a long while. Morning fun for sure! 😄
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Thank you, Gwen. I’m glad you liked it.
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“Will it get to know me too?”–Adam, you’re a quick learner.
A switch–a staple in every good southern home. Funny one, John.
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Thanks Lois. I’m glad you liked it. 😁
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I had a friend who would threaten “the switch.” The threat didn’t faze them.
Move along, Adam, just move along.
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You have the back the threat with a reminder. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John. They were quite badly behaved children.
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Switch memory would solve that for sure.
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😀
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Time to move on when the switch is mentioned. Good ine, John 🙂
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Thanks, Denise.
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John, please welcome me as a new user. . . . . I hope.
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Welcome Tom Tom the long lost son. 😁
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Thanks
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Cool picture. It looks like the deer is becoming quite familiar with the boy, and he’s getting a laugh out of it. Did he give the deer a fart? Speaking from experience, the switch will definitely warm his bottom.
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Not sure about the fart but would have liked to see the boy put his nose in the deer’s butt. 🤣
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😉
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😊
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Lol, boys are so mischievous and this little one is a redhead to boot 🙂 My hubby is (or should I say was) and he is still a character!
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Always good to be a character.
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It’s nice to see Keith back at it. Love this one, John. Yep, a switch is something my mom would have offered. 🙂
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Thanks, Jan
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The wisdom of youth. Quick sniff and we’re friends.
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Looks that way, Pam. 😁
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Old school and new school combined. Well done, John!
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😁
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I haven’t heard switch used that way in a long time! Those deer look like their spots are painted on. Or maybe they have measles.
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They do look that way, Luanne.
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I’m glad it’s not just me!
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Salt cedar makes a fine switch too.
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Yes indeed.
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Haha! Best listen to mom. Not too fond of the switch, myself!
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Yes indeed.
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🙂
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