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Thursday, July 2, 2015

ANT FARM

ANT FARM


I've visited the ant farm, even spray-painted my initials on the 63' Sedan. Dad loved his baby-blue caddy, a testament to his success. I remember racing it down the road and choking on the dust cloud swirling like a comet tale as he drove away.



Memories of him tinkering, washing, and polishing Abby, a car named after me, are all I have, that and a few faded photographs. Dad was handsome; the ladies loved him. I wonder if he loved anyone.

Mom married Hank, a mean son-of-a-bitch.

Stuffing Hank's carcass in the tail of that monument somehow seems apropos.

99 words
Yolanda Renee © 2015



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All we have to do is write in a hundred words or less where this prompt has taken us.  Can you do it? Will you do it? Why not? Tighten your storytelling, give it a try! 

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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Relationships with step fathers are always a challenge.
    (maybe "tail" in lieu of "tale"?)

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  2. Sandra CrookJuly 2, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    That "I wonder if he loved anyone" has quite a plaintive ring to it. Nicely done.

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  3. Keith's RamblingsJuly 2, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Fathers - there's nothing like the real thing.

    Visit Keith's Ramblings!

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  4. Denise Covey July 2, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    A sharp tale Yolanda. Poor ole Hank, eh? Nice voice. :-)

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 2, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    I like how it ended!

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 2, 2015 at 8:50 AM

      Me too, especially when I can still shock my hubby with them!

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  6. DeepaJuly 2, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Hey nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. love your blogs.

    Check this link
    http://indiandramaqueen.blogspot.in/2015/07/versatile-blogger-award.html

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 2, 2015 at 11:57 AM

      Thanks Dee Dee, proudly displaying my award! Feeling awesome!

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  7. Tara TylerJuly 2, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    love your flash fiction! i used to do a weekly drabble but my friend stopped posting her prompts. things change

    and as for your iwsg - sounds like you're doing awesome! and what a great quote! that's sorta how i write, with an outline that needs foundation, ever adding to the foundation!
    happy july!

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 2, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Happy July Tara, thanks, that means a lot! Yes, always adding to the foundation!

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  8. SallyJuly 2, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Great ending.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 2, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Thanks Sally, I actually wrote a pretty soft piece, but quickly changed my mind. Didn't sound like me at all. :)

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  9. UnknownJuly 2, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Best place for him!

    Rosey Pinkerton's blog

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  10. Pat HattJuly 2, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Justice is done. Now just don't get caught haha

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  11. dralimanJuly 2, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Great story of memories, and then that wonderful twist at the end. Loved it!

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  12. Vinay Leo R.July 2, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Hank ain't so lucky. Then again, he never had a chance to replace the real dad :)

    Here's me Friday Fictioneers fiction

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 2, 2015 at 5:49 PM

      Don't know if that's true, I've know many a great stepdad! But it is a hard row to hoe!

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  13. RussellJuly 2, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I just love happy endings when the bad guy gets what he deserves. That was a great line about dad," I wonder if he loved anyone."

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  14. Julie FlandersJuly 2, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    I so love your flash stories. This ending was perfect. :D

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  15. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsJuly 3, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Dear Yolanda Renee,

    Poignant story. I think Abbey will always have problems with father figures.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Yolanda RenéeJuly 3, 2015 at 11:13 PM

      Some fathers, and some mothers aren't perfect. Thanks Rochelle, great prompt!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 4, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    i hope stepdad feels comfortable in his new dig. :)

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  17. TBMJuly 5, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Ah, justice in a way.

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  18. brudbergJuly 6, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Very apt ending for that bad man Hank... love the twist in the end.

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  19. Priceless JoyJuly 6, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    I really enjoyed your story! Loved the ending!

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  20. margireneJuly 7, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    I love the contrast between the two father figures in her life - Dad's not perfect, it seerms, but you can feel the love she has for him. Great ending. No point wasting time or words on Hank. Well told.

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  21. Gah LearnerJuly 7, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    That was a surprise twist. Great story.

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  22. David RonaldoSeptember 30, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    This farm looks great.
    leaf cutter ants

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