I’m going to try something different this week and just offer up my 93-word flash fiction post as part of Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers writing challenge.
What kind of nonsense is she talking about now?
I haven’t gone undizzy blondish on you. I’m just trying to practice efficientism and practicalitiness.
We all live hectified lives, right? A short post is an A+++ post to an overactivated person like you.
So let’s get on with it.
This week’s photo prompt comes to us from C.E.Ayr. Even his name is not unnecessarily elongated with vowels. Thanks, C.!
Positive Reinforcement
“You don’t like it.”
“I didn’t say that.”
“I can tell by your frowny face. You always get that face when you disapprove of—”
“Okay. Okay. It’s just a little … um … over the top.”
“’Over the top,’ eh? My job was to make a statement. I made one. No one told me exactly how I was supposed to do it. ‘Just do something people will notice,’ they said.”
“Oh, people are going to notice, that’s for sure.”
“But in a good way? I’m trying to make a name for myself.”
“Well, then, good job.”
*****
What, you may be asking, is “the job” this person was asked to do? That is the burning question I meant to leave you with. Naughty me…
How can someone who appears so innocent be so rascally?
Lorna's Voice 
Aug 26, 2015 @ 20:37:02
Awww … really blushing. Thak you are always so supportive. Hugs of gratitude. XOXO
Aug 26, 2015 @ 11:37:00
You’re so sweet! You are among those writers I was referring to, you know!
Aug 26, 2015 @ 10:09:00
I agree. The writers are outstanding. I knew you would be a perfect fit. 📚
Aug 26, 2015 @ 09:06:45
Yes, that was a rather unfinished job, wasn’t it? 😉
Aug 26, 2015 @ 08:58:38
Thanks, Izzy. Thanks for inviting me in. I’ve met some great writers and have fun doing this when time allows.
Aug 25, 2015 @ 22:24:31
I’ve had a bit of a set back with time. My health is improving but those follow up appointments take up chunks of time. I’m pleased you’ve continued with this challenge. You write really wonderful stories in just 100 words – or in your case less. Bravo !!! 😊
Aug 25, 2015 @ 16:57:57
I enjoyed that. Leaving it up to me I chose the art work. You can’t help but admire it and be moved by it. I wouldn’t be chosing the building demolisher as I never like to leave a job half done.
Aug 25, 2015 @ 10:42:24
That’s for sure!
Aug 25, 2015 @ 10:41:16
Can’t argue with you there! 😉
Aug 25, 2015 @ 06:34:50
A clever story that only a dizzy blonde could create. 😉
Aug 25, 2015 @ 00:36:55
Clever story. Whichever action is meant, the painting or the demolition, the impact is big. Great dialogue.
Aug 24, 2015 @ 14:32:38
Who else? 😉
Aug 24, 2015 @ 06:02:38
Gotta be “Chief Climate Denier”
Aug 23, 2015 @ 18:08:19
Those rascally muses, eh? Of course, now I’m wondering if it was the dissatisfied artist who bombed the building.
Aug 23, 2015 @ 18:01:35
🙂
Aug 23, 2015 @ 18:01:18
I could’t decide whether one of the two who needed positive reinforcement was an artist or the person who bombed the building… And don’t ask me where I came up with the idea. The words just came. I blame my rascally muse!
Aug 23, 2015 @ 17:58:45
Thanks so much!
Aug 23, 2015 @ 17:58:26
🙂
Aug 23, 2015 @ 17:58:15
Perfect response! 🙂
Aug 23, 2015 @ 12:08:13
You never get a second chance to make a first impression..
Aug 23, 2015 @ 08:14:33
(ok) 😀
Aug 23, 2015 @ 02:29:54
While yes, it leaves us wondering, the dialogue is complete and authentic. Nice job, Lorna.
Aug 22, 2015 @ 23:25:34
(Reads the comments thread.) Oh, I see. So it’s not about getting ,”This is a fashion statement!” tattooed across her forehead after all? Oh well, I guessed that one wrong.
Aug 22, 2015 @ 13:30:11
Dear Lorna,
It’s always good to go into a new job with a positive attitude. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Aug 22, 2015 @ 11:22:27
Sometimes, it’s best just to say “mmm” and let that be that! 🙂
Aug 22, 2015 @ 11:06:38
Thanks, Amy. I don’t know what the job is, either. But it was way over the top! 🙂
Aug 22, 2015 @ 10:43:36
I don’t know what the job is, but sometimes over the top is the only way to go! Nice one, Lorna.
Aug 22, 2015 @ 08:20:23
Interesting.
Aug 21, 2015 @ 11:13:47
Mm! What do you say to that? 😀
Aug 21, 2015 @ 10:11:01
Yes, I had to examine it closely, too. Was the person who needed reassurance an artist or a bomber? That is the question that I wanted to evoke because I looked at this picture and it brought up all kinds of questions in my mind!
Aug 21, 2015 @ 10:04:16
Great dialogue. Says a lot about the relationship.
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:51:16
That’s the question, isn’t it? Where does it all come from. Sometimes I feel like I’m a secretary taking dictation. Other times, just an observer to this life doing itself. So wild and weird this ride called life. ❤
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:49:54
Thanks. I wanted the reader to wonder if the person was an artist or a bomber. Where do these ideas come from???
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:48:01
🙂
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:47:33
Thanks. Every blonde should have one!
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:44:14
🙂
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:41:14
You guess it! I always loved Diana…
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:40:25
Thanks so much!
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:38:49
Or could it be the explosion that created the gaping hole in the building? 😉
Aug 21, 2015 @ 09:38:03
Famous or infamous? 😉
Aug 21, 2015 @ 05:50:06
Quite what “name” they’ve made for themselves remains to be seen 🙂
Fun story!
Aug 21, 2015 @ 03:27:35
Yes, street art of this size and magnitude definitely makes a statement😀 And so does your story. Good job!
Aug 20, 2015 @ 15:41:49
You almost lost me with those 4 and 5 syllable words in the intro, but the story itself was very telling and provocative. Leaving plenty to my imagination. I like that in a story. 🙂
Aug 20, 2015 @ 15:14:45
Oh geez. I get it. But it made me think of when I was an art museum docent and had to show kids this kind of art. What to say?
Aug 20, 2015 @ 12:26:51
Great job, Lorna! Hope that reinforcement holds. 🙂
Aug 20, 2015 @ 09:42:09
And it goes without saying – nice tiara!
Aug 20, 2015 @ 09:40:01
Nice job and nice photo!
Aug 20, 2015 @ 09:07:54
That was really well written. But boy once you put it out there, it’s hard to take it back. How was the “Well, then, good job” received after all that? It set a tone and character mood. Effective. 🙂
Aug 20, 2015 @ 05:41:02
You made a statement and it fit the photo!!
Aug 20, 2015 @ 01:08:47
It took me a little while to see what this picture was showing… your story suits very well…