I have to admit, this week’s photo prompt by Madison Woods was a challenge! But, here goes:
Don’t know what I said to tick Marylou off. Maybe I pinched her love handles too hard. Maybe it’s that time of month. These days, seems like it’s “that time” more than it’s not.
Alls I know is, just as I was thinking, “Women!” she started in on me like she could read my mind.
“Yeah, I’m a woman,” she cried. “W-O-M-A-N. And I’m dang tired of doing it all. Tired of bringing home the bacon and frying it up in a pan.” Then, she left, slamming the door behind her.
Heck. I can cook bacon too. And who needs a pan, anyways?
Thanks for jump starting my brain this morning, Madison. Now, I’m hungry. I think I’ll go fry myself some bacon. Think I’ll use a pan, however.
Feel free to post a link to your blog with your comments!
Jan Morrill Writes 
Dear Jan,You hit your target right on the money. I'm still laughing as I type this. And that is how a lot of teenage boys would be cooking if left to their own devices.Aloha,Doug
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I love the jargon you used! It was perfect and so were the names.Well done just like the bacon!
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Fantastic. I, too, struggled with the photo this week a bit, but I like where you went with yours.
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@Douglas MacIlroy – thanks. It makes me smile when I make someone else smile. :)@Susie Lindau – I like playing around with jargon. Thanks!@Penchantforpenning – It was definitely a different prompt from any other Madison has posted. But, I ended up enjoying it!
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Great flow and dialog. Very nice./
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Yeah, when that old volcano of hormones starts erupting and spewing molten anger and fiery discontent, it's time to fall back and rely on survival instincts. Great story, Jan!
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Ummm…can you talk to my husband for a second? hahaha That was fun!I'm back to my Friday's, so here goes:http://wp.me/p1MNJe-c0
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Oh my…I laughed out loud when I got to the end of your story even though I knew where you were going with it. That was hysterical! I absolutely love it!!
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LOL. Yeah, really, who needs a pan? Well done, Jan! 🙂
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This was excellent! I'm glad you did it even though the pic was hard. It was really hard for me, too. I can't wait until he gets home from school and starts reading these. He's going to get a kick out of all of these stories.
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Truly hilarious! I laughed out loud. That old song ringing in my ears and the idea of someone else heating bacon on a portable radiator to show he's a real man! doesn't even need a pan!Yours,lindaura
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Hilarious, perfect, lovely voice. Sometimes I think the challenges result in the best pieces.
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Haahahaa! Love it! I also loved the choice words like "Alls", "Heck" and "Dang". It gives it a certain flavor to the story. I especially love the last line "Heck. I can cook bacon too. And who needs a pan, anyways?" Hahaa! Thank you for sharing!
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One of your best, Gypsy Jan. I laughed so loud the cat ran for cover!
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LOVED this? Fantastic dialogue and word choice. Great story!
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heehee, fantastic, Jan! The last line really brought the whole story together. Mine is at http://www.elmowrites.wordpress.com if you're interested.
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