Sunday, February 13, 2011

Microfiction Monday: Rufus Flying Solo

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the world's best meme, coming to you from Susan at Stony River. One of the highlights of a dangerous writer's week. Enjoy.

"Well," thought Rufus, waiting for Emma's arrival. "That's the last time I send my picnic invite via carrier pigeon. Next time, I'll tweet." (140 characters)

I've had a great week--plan to post why tomorrow, together with a heads-up about my 1st Blogoversary party (and accompanying contest.) Please stop by, if you have a moment.

Thanks for your comments. I look forward to reciprocating within the next day or two.

25 comments:

  1. Just can't trust those birds!! Fun one for the day! Have a great week, Michael!

    Sylvia

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  2. Michael, if you could see me now you would see my best grimace.
    I love your sense of fun.

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  3. Those dang pigeons. You could never rely on them. Probably plucked out of the sky by an eagle.

    (Twitter...sheeez. Is he holding an iPhone?)

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  4. Those darn birds, can't ever be positive with arrival time.
    Funny Michael!

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  5. Haha--love it! Tweeters vs carrier pigeons...could be a new reality television show!
    Have a great week. Cheers~

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  6. Methinks the pigeon just went on the lunch menu. :)

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  7. Lol! I almost did one involving texting his girlfriend whom he had only met online so far. Good one, Michael. When I had dial-up (until June 2009), it was like using carrier pigeons.

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  8. Very creative Michael, and thanks for the laugh!

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  9. LOL! Love the blend of old & new! :> Hope you have a great week!

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  10. Oh so clever -- pigeon and tweet! Love it!

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  11. One has to move with the times after all!

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  12. Those pigeon carriers are not what they used to be, poor Rufus...all alone ;-)

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  13. Yep, he looks quite a tweet just sitting there, anyway :-)
    Enjoyed that.

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  14. Carrier pigeons and tweets. How well you've connected the past with the present. Well done.
    PS: For Valentine's Day sake and Rufus', I hope Emma arrived finally..haha!

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  15. Good One. Yeah, tweetering is faster and cost effective. I just wonder what network he got anyway.wink*

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  16. Poor Rufus! Sometimes it pays to keep up with modern trends;-)

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  17. I thought this was an excellent take on this prompt and funny
    original
    I'm still searching for a hook
    Can't wait for the blog party!
    black tie optional?
    I just received my writing book in the mail...glad you gave the heads up for it these past weeks..I'm enjoying

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  18. Well, yeah! Get with the times, dude! :O)

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  19. Why blame the pigeon? Maybe Emma . . . (Oh never mind!)

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  20. Poor Emma. She is waiting just like Rufus.
    Only she's looking for a tweet while worrying about that bird sitting on her doorstop!
    ..

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