It’s time for Friday Fictioneers. Thank you to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting, and to David Stewart for the intriguing photo.
I went from science fiction, to contemplative, and ended with light.
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Genre: Humor
copyright-David Stewart
Out of Reach (100)
“I called, emailed, Facebooked him,” Aubrey said, fretting as we strolled past boutique shops. “I commented on his blog.”
I shook my head.
“I even retweeted one of his tweets,” she exclaimed.
“You did what?”
“Sure. It was the one about him wanting it to rain—”
“Give me that.” I pried the phone from her tight grip and made a break for it, climbing innumerable flights of stairs to a rooftop.
Aubrey shrieked, “Wait!”
I launched the phone into orbit. “If you love someone set him free.”
“Unbelievable,” tears welled in her eyes.
“Don’t you have insurance?” I asked.
Aubrey sobbed.
It IS an intriguing picture, and I love what you’ve done with it. 🙂
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Thanks, Carrie! I appreciate it.
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Dear Amy,
Only two words. LOVE IT! Fresh and unique. Laughing out loud.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
Thank you! I struggled with it, but I’m glad I worked with it until I was happy.
Shalom,
Amy
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You really reached into the picture here. Well done!
Denmother
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Thanks, Denmother. I did try to stretch it.
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Haha. You did.
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Do I dare to comment on your blog after this..? Very funny,.
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Of course, of course. I would be so devastated if you didn’t! Sob!! No, truly…I appreciate it. Thanks.
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I have had this talk many times before. Great work.
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Oh yeah? I haven’t been single for so many years. I can’t imagine dating during this time with so many many connections to people. I’d be overwhelmed. Thank you.
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Im usually the one taking the phone away from my friends. They find some real winners!
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I bet! Well, good for you to think about them and take care of them.
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Yeah, big oops! I don’t think she has insurance. Thanks, Cathy.
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I hardly use a cell phone, I guess I’m in the dinosaur age. But I feel if someone wants to talk to me they can reach me at home, when I’m out, is my time. hmmm I really do think I’m getting old. 😉 funny story though. I could see it happening.
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Thanks, Jackie. There is a little guess work in it for me as I’m not part of the dating scene. We do have several devices (as we call them) at home, however. When you have several you can do them all at once. Yikes!
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Heheheheh, that was so fun for me. If I threw myself into the story, I would be the one tossing the phone. 😉 Great fun in this one!
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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What a great way to interpret that sculpture!
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Thanks! I appreciate it. What a nice thing to say.
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That’s a true friend!
Nevertheless, I might have thrown him/her in the same orbit if someone did that to my phone.. My Precious Haha
I enjoyed reading this.
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My precious is right, I know. Your whole life can be in your phone, or so it seems. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reading.
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I love this – what a great interpretation of the sculpture. Well done! 😀
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Thanks, Dianne. I appreciate you reading it. Thanks for your kind words.
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That is simply awesome, Amy. It’s both wacky and realistic at the same time. I can just see some friend doing that with good intentions and then, as the phone is still sailing through the air, realize what they did. I’m still laughing over it. 🙂
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Thanks, David! I’m glad I could make you laugh. I guess it was this inspirational picture of yours that did the trick! I can see this one is my head pretty clearly, and now I have added your image of the phone sailing through the air in slow motion….:)
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loved your take on the prompt!
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Thanks, Train-Whistle! I appreciate it.
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Very clever take on that picture. I could imagine her reaching out for her phone just like that. HA! Sometimes people just need to put the phone down!
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Thanks, Nicole. I agree, but I understand how the phone can be addicting as a lot of social media is. I think you do need to disconnect for your sanity.
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Brilliant! What a great angle.
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Thanks, Elephant! That’s very kind of you to say. I appreciate it.
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lol i’d definitely be the one throwing the phone ^^ retweeted one of his tweets, damn. haha
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Yeah, me too! Thanks for reading, kz.
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through the eyes of youth and technology comes a great post! I really enjoyed this.
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Thanks, Bill. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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ha ha , as long as I don’t have to tweet! 🙂
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No, I promise. I won’t force you to tweet!
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A cautionary tale fro the digital age.
Fun!
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Thanks, El Guapo! Thanks for reading.
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Heeheehee. Cyberstalking.
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Right. I think it’s probably been done.
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Very funny. I’m just grateful she’s not one of my friends. Well done for finding the lighter side to this prompt.
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Thanks, Sandra! Honestly, I’d be lost without my phone.
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I’ve been tempted to get rid of many a phone, although not always for the same reasons. Excellent writing!
janet
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I know, I understand. You need your phone, but probably not THAT much! Thank you.
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I love what you did with the prompt. It isn’t worth being so needy over a guy! The phone, on the other hand….
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Thanks, Bee. The phone has become an essential part of life, I think, for better or worse. Thanks for reading.
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That is a great shot to invoke a story. I love yours and can’t tell you how many times I wish I had the nerve to grab someones phone out of their hands and just hurl it.
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Thanks, Michelle. I think it’s a fascinating sculpture. I wish I knew the history. I’ve felt the same way many times. I have to watch I don’t get too carried away myself.
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Ha! I’ve had this sort of conversation with friends, but I haven’t actually thrown their cell phones away. Maybe I will next time. I mean, most people have insurance, right??
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Madame, I had to make this very decision weeks ago…Buying a phone is like a buying a house! I said “no” to the insurance! I hope I made the right decision. I hope no one hurls my phone across the city.
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Seems that more was out of reach than the phone. Like it!
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Quite right, Ly! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Everyone is so freaking creative!!
I’m reading all the takes on this perspective fictioneer. I love the picture, but what people are writing is just EXCELLENT.
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Thank you! This is a talented group of writers to be sure. I’m impressed also. Thanks for reading mine.
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HI Amy
This was great – I really enjoyed it. I don’t think I’d want to be friends with the phone thief though 🙂
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Too funny, Amy – I really, really enjoyed that!
Is there an app for that?! Orbit phone, I mean? Some kind of self-activating parachute thing?!
🙂
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Thank you for your kind words. You’re too funny, Robert. Orbit phone? Parachute? Maybe there should be! Just in case your friend hurls your phone from a rooftop…
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I could just see this happening. Great storytelling, Amy.
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Thank you, Russell. I appreciate your kind comments.
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Hehehehehe! Very funny!
Now, if the phone started ringing with his custom ring-tone just after it went into orbit…
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I wondered what kind of stories that photo would inspire. Nice! Totally unexpected.
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Thanks, Honie. I struggled with it a bit. I’m glad you liked it.
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I did, because I could picture the scene you described. In fact, I had a friend who would toss my cell phone without a care if I had insurance or not just to keep me from making a fool of myself.
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Oh! I guess this one hit home for you, Honie. I still hope you found it amusing. What are friends for, I guess, huh?
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I found it very amusing. I love to remember how my friend always had my back, would put me in my place (lovingly of course) and motivate me to get a grip. It made me laugh and I think when we are reminded what friends are for, it makes us better friends.
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Oh, good to hear, Honie. Thanks for sharing this with me.
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Unique interpretation, Amy. I felt Aubrey’s pain as her phone got chucked. At the same time, it was a powerful illustration of letting love go. Sometimes we need to experience a physical manifestation before our misguided feelings can follow!
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Thank you, Anka. That’s a good point about experiencing a physical manifestation to let go. Thanks for your kind comments.
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Beautiful work!
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Thank you!
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