Sunday, March 6, 2011

Microfiction Monday: A Bifocal Cautionary Tale

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.


Santiago's photo was on Ana's altar as a cautionary tale. Never trust a man who's so vain he tries to woo you without wearing his bifocals. (139 characters)

I shall be away from my desk all day (going to see "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" at Portland Center Stage) so I'm posting early and will be commenting late. Looking forward to everyone's stories, and wishing you all a very happy and productive week ahead.
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15 comments:

  1. SuzMarch 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    now that I have stopped laughing
    ..EX CE LLENT!

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  2. hopeMarch 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    So THAT's why he's scowling so. ;)

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  3. PatMarch 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Poor Ana--it sounds like her altar is an altar to rejection.
    Unique and funny, Michael!

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  4. Sylvia KMarch 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Yep, now I understand the expression! Great and different one as always, Michael! Enjoy your trip to Portland and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"!!

    Sylvia

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  5. Melanie ShermanMarch 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    ROFL! The scowling cad. The squinting miscreant.

    Very nice.

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  6. Lisa Ricard ClaroMarch 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Aw, poor fella. Maybe he's just really self-conscious and misunderstood!

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  7. Susan FobesMarch 6, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    The mystery behind the scowl is solved. LOL! Thanks for the chuckle with this one!

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  8. MorningAJMarch 6, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Must be nice to be able to SEE without bifocals - I can't! Excellent Microfiction.

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  9. anthonynorthMarch 7, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Always best to wear them :-)
    Nice one.

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  10. DianneMarch 7, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    funny

    I hope you enjoy the play
    It was a wonderful movie

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  11. Shanae BranhamMarch 7, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Cute twist on this photo. I like the idea of not trusting him because he is not wearing his bifocals. I am happy to be your newest follower.

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  12. Lynette KillamMarch 7, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great take on the prompt, Michael! We can all learn from Ana's doomed romance...LOL!

    Lynette
    Imagination Lane

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  13. Linda O'ConnellMarch 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Michael,
    That was a great take on this picture prompt.
    I received my gift today. Thank you so much for the Writer's Workshop in a box. I will certainly put it to good use.

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  14. jabblogMarch 9, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I don't know who to feel sorrier for - on balance I think it's Santiago for being a misguided fool;-)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Good MM! Just goes to show how vanity can lead to disaster!
    Hope "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was good...

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