Copyright – Björn Rudberg
Jed stretched his arms, breathing in the mountain air. “Ah. This is the life, ain’t that right, woman?”
Kate puttered around the living room, baby on one hip and laundry basket on the other. She eyed him as he sat in his rocker on the porch. “Hey, woman, fetch me a sammich.”
Kate set her burdens down, grabbed a broom, and stalked outside. She took pleasure at Jed’s surprise when she swatted him. A smile creased her face as the bastard went tumbling down the mountain.
Kate picked up her baby. “Time to move to the city, darling.”
Word Count: 98
Friday Fictioneers time again. Every week Rochelle at Addicted to Purple posts a photo and 100 or so intrepid writers craft a 100-word story from it. Head on over and join in the fun!
Hope you enjoy.
Happy Reading and Writing!
J. Milburn
Writing To Be Noticed 
Ha, so that’s what Tumble-Jed is..
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Ugh “woman”… happy ending with a funny twist!
Thanks! “Woman” just conveys so much about the person saying it, doesn’t it? 😉
The love of a good woman, is the death of a bad man, lol 🙂
Ha! Love that line 😀
Ha! Love that last line.
Thanks!
Heh, gave me a chuckle this one. The ‘sammich’ line was classic.
Thanks! I almost went with the regular spelling, but that just didn’t fit with Jed in the short time we knew him.
Ha!ha!ha!ha!Too good JM-this woman is a goldmine;-)
Thank you! 😀
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Too many good prompts; not enough time.
There are some advantages to city living 😉
Thanks for the follow – I’ll be bookmarking your place. Looking forward to seeing more haibun too.
Thank you for reading and the bookmark! I have the same problem; there’s only so much time. I just happen to be off work today, so I’m taking advantage 😀
Would have had my grandkids if school wasn’t canceled due to weather…So sort of a day off here too. 🙂
Oh dear, tragic accident, what a shame, back to the city then 😉 Serves him right.
Great word, “putter”. I shall have to work it into one of my stories!
Yes, I have the feeling Jed shall not be missed. Now I’m interested to see how you use the word 😉
I can see that. He was too happy and her too disgusted. Nice job.
Thanks!
98 Jeremy? You couldn’t find two more? 🙂
DJ
Since I’ve gone over the past couple of times, I tried to make up for it 😉
the ‘sammich’ line– hilarious and irritating, lol i swear i would’ve done the same thing! i enjoyed this 🙂
Thank you!
Another one bites the dust! Nicely written!
Thanks! I’m pretty sure Jed broke more than his crown and Kate didn’t even come tumbling after 😀
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I feel a little guilty but that made me LOL! hehehe
I’m glad it got a laugh. I wouldn’t feel too guilty 😉
Love it!
Thanks!
Smart woman, that one, giving an apt response to the chauvinistic demand for a “sammich”! I loved this:D
Thank you!
Ha ha ha ..I bet the old coot picked up speed as he went ( oh my, did I say that ?)
Ha! I kept picturing Buttercup pushing Wesley down the hill, though I doubt Kate will follow Jed out of “true love” 😉 Thanks for reading!
Hahaha! Nice interpretation and re-envisioning!
Thank you!
Ha! Good riddance to bad rubbish. I can just see the chair and Jed tumbling head over rockers. I was wondering whether “darlin’ ” might fit well for the last word, in keeping with “sammich” and all. Not bothered either way, but my head read that before realizing my eyes had seen “darling.
janet
ha-ha this really made me giggle. Can not wait to read more of your stuff 🙂
Thank you!
Haha! Oh, he had that coming. Good one!
Yes, Mr. Man got what he deserved. Good for her and well written story. Good job! Nan
Dear Jeremy,
All around the world I hear the women in this group cheering and singing Kate’s praises…and yours for writing such a fun story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle! This is the biggest response I’ve ever gotten for a character, and it’s exciting to see. Thanks to everyone for reading!
as she not thought of mediation? Jed would go along with that. Wouldn’t he?
He’d probably use her still head as a beer coaster 😉 If the sammich request hadn’t pushed her over the edge, that probably would have 😀
Great story with a great protagonist. I really like Kate!!!
Thanks! 😀
All I can say is “Where’s my sammwich?” You went with Green Acres and I use a Beverly Hillbillies theme. Sounds like we’re on the same wave length.
I would have done the same to Jed. Woman! hah!
Nicely done! I like Jeb’s accent. Keep it up!
Thank you and I’ll certainly do my best!
Go Kate, go!
Hahaha! That’ll learn ya, dern ya!