Photo Copyright: Barbara W. Beacham
This is my contribution for this week to Monday’s Finish the Story, hosted by Barbara W. Beacham. Every Monday, Barbara supplies a new picture prompt along with the first sentence for the story. The original story to be written should have only 100 to 150 additional words. I’ve bolded the first sentence given with the picture prompt.
Be sure to click on the little blue frog in the blue box, after clicking on the link, to read the other stories. The link for all other stories is as follows:
https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/06/22/381/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 5+11+150=166 Words
MA AND THE WIND CHIMES by P.S. Joshi
“Hey boys, how ’bout y’ll makin’ yer Ma some wind chimes.”
Ma Wilkes had been to the city to visit Cousin Flo. Flo had somethin’ hangin’ on her porch she called “wind chimes.” Flo was always buyin’ some new thing from her favorite catalog. Her husband had a good job at the mill.
Ma liked the tinklin’ sound and thought, “Now this is real class.”
Back home, she called her boys together. Luke, Micah, and Jed came in and gathered round. “What you want, Ma?” She had that determined look they knew so well.
Ma explained and the boys agreed. They loved Ma and always listened to her even though the youngest of them was past forty. Even before Pa died she’d been the boss. Besides, she did all the cookin’.
The trash was checked. Empty cans and some old cord was found. They could all whittle.
Ma could hardly wait. In two days the boys gave her their finest effort.
I love this story Suzanne! Nicely done. Thank you for another contribution to the MFtS challenge and be well… ^..^
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Cute story. We used to make those to keep the deer out of the garden:)
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This is real class.
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The boys did their best!!! I love this….
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Lovely story, and they do treat their mother well indeed!
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Lovely story, and evoked memories of another time. Well done.
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I’m sure they’ll make a lovely sound………
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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I love this! Laughed at the sentence about him being 40. “…their ‘finest effort….’ You’re as sarcastic as I am! lol! great story! 😀
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Lovely Suzanne. I’m glad they were so eager to please Ma. (Not) LOL!!
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Wonderful response to the prompt Suzanne ~ You paint a a lovely homely picture ~ 🙂
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I hope her boys gave her the wind chimes out of love and as payment for all that cooking!
Really enjoyed your story!
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It always feels good to read stories like this one…that speaks of family, love and doing small things for each other….I also love windchimes!
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You caught me when you disclosed the age of her little boy. I like the way you have dealt with compassion between the family members. A sweet story.
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Thanks, Ira. I’m so pleased you liked the story, especially the facts about the characters. I enjoyed writing the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Ah yes, the person who fills their bellies is in charge 🙂
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A lovely story with a lovely family.
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Well done. The hand made was for more loved and appreciated than the bought.
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the youngest is past 40 ? Do they also have a life besides making wind-chimes for their mother? Nice story …I guess it would be great to have such dedicated boys 🙂
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I thought I was only reading a nice story about Ma and her three boys, but wait… did you say the little one was only 40. 🙂 Is she happy on getting those wind chimes? It’s important, otherwise they might have to stay hungry or eat tasteless food. 🙂
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Great story! Good ole ma..cook and boss! And what great sons for making something so nice for her 🙂
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Thanks, Lori. I’m so pleased you liked the story. Yes, the boys loved Ma, but also wanted to keep her happy. 😀 — Suzanne
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You are most welcome 🙂
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