Monday, October 25, 2010

Microfiction #54

Susan at,http://www.stonyriver.ie/
hosts a weekly meme
write something using only 140 characters or less
using the below photo as your prompt





This is my genetic pool,like it or not.
In my youth I was embarrased by them
often whining about reunions.
Older now,I understand it all. 

-140-characters of fiction

22 comments:

  1. So true about extended family and reunions. With age comes a realization of their important context.

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  2. Boy is that the truth.
    Loved this Suz.
    You write so well, I always love coming over on Mondays

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  3. oh Paul..yep..age
    ha ha made me laugh and yes I lov them all wrts and all and miss so many dearly
    Why thank you Peggy..funny how we all know the truth..at least those of us over 40..or 50..or ;)

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  4. Yep, we have different realisations as we age.
    Nice one.

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  5. Oh, yes ... one has only to look in the mirror... like it or not...

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  6. So true. Our genes come home to roost at reunions.

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  7. yeah, thank goodness understanding comes with age (although sometimes I'm not that sure)... ;) - great MM

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  8. Well expressed microfiction. So true in many ways.

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  9. There is much truth here, my friend. Plus, I adore this picture!

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  10. A lot said here, Suz, and it's all so very true! Great one for the day! Hope you have a lovely day! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  11. Isn't that the truth for many of us?! I love your take on this week's picture--so creative.

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  12. Oh, family. I never thought of them as one genetic pool with so many differences. Interesting angle.

    Kay, Alberta

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  13. As ususal, most interesting and thought provoking. How is your Mom and her arm?

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  14. Hi John...my mom is milking it for all she can! Tomorrow she has to go and see the hand doctor...thanks for asking about her.....she's a peachy one she is

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  15. I'm sure many of us can relate to your post--can't choose our gene-pool, but can choose to embrace it, with all its quirks!
    Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

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  16. As one who's spent part of the day researching family tree stuff...oh does that sing true! :)

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  17. You're right-we can't choose them. LOL!

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  18. i just giggle b/c i can relate. lol.

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  19. That's a wisdom that only comes the hard way -- I can relate too! What a wonderful Microfiction, Suz, thanks!

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    how are you?
    please vote when you have a moment,

    you are nominated, automatically, u win 1 vote,
    when you vote for other poets, u win another vote for yourself,

    thanks for the attention.

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  21. isn't it true that families have a history of their own? and what a difference it makes when we know the backstory!

    great words

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