Photo by Douglas M. MacIlroy
“So, Michael was all, ‘you’ll never touch that,’ but I–”
“And you’re sure about this one?”
“Sure I’m sure.”
“Only, I don’t remember it from the blueprint.”
“Fine, I added it. Figured we might as well have some fun.”
“A mammal. With a bill. That lays eggs.”
“Kids! How’s it going?”
“Great!”
“Almost done!”
“Good. Your father spent seven days on that thing and if it’s not exactly the way he left it, there’ll be Hell to pay!”
“Yes, Mom.”
“Did’ya hear that? Exactly the way he left it!”
“Guess you don’t want to hear about the narwhals, then?”
~~~~~
Yes, I’m joining the ‘early’ posting Friday Fictioneers, at least until my Fridays become less like Mondays.
Thanks as always to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for daring to host the madness, and props to Douglas MacIlroy for the picture which I didn’t even have to think about before I started writing.
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#1 by Jil Maltsberger on December 13, 2012 - 22:12
Writing from experiance? Well done
#2 by waitingforaname on December 14, 2012 - 09:19
Cute story!
#3 by sustainabilitea on December 14, 2012 - 10:17
Another great mind on the creation track. Fun!
#4 by readinpleasure on December 14, 2012 - 10:51
I can imagine the hell that will be paid. Great family story, Kathy.
#5 by Sandra on December 14, 2012 - 11:19
Someone in trouble now. Nice one.
#6 by The Bumble Files on December 14, 2012 - 13:25
Great story! I’m learning so much today. I didn’t know what a narwhal was.
#7 by Kathy McClure on December 19, 2012 - 17:22
My son loves narwhals, we are endlessly fascinated by them.
#8 by Russell on December 14, 2012 - 16:47
I must confess I got lost in the dialogue a couple of times and couldn’t tell who was speaking. By the time I got to the end I got a better handle on it. Like Amy, I learned something too.
#9 by Kathy McClure on December 19, 2012 - 17:21
I knew going for three voices was one too many! Ah well, maybe it’ll make it as a sketch?
#10 by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields on December 15, 2012 - 04:20
Narwhals in the garage? Fun story, Kathy. I’ll admit I had to look up narwhals. Always enjoy an education.
Shalom,
Rochelle
#11 by Kathy McClure on December 19, 2012 - 17:22
Narwhals are awesome! Thanks for stopping by!
#12 by backfromtheedge on December 15, 2012 - 07:55
Haha! Ok, so I’m left wondering why we never heard about god’s wife before and it totally makes sense that some of the more interesting species were designed by children (did I get the wrong end of this creation tale? Well, I loved it regardless).
#13 by brudberg on December 15, 2012 - 11:44
Great story, a creation story seems to be on all our minds this time.
#14 by Kathy McClure on December 19, 2012 - 17:23
I know! But can’t you just see the continents in that sucker?
#15 by bridgesareforburning on December 15, 2012 - 12:15
Hi Kathy,
Wonder if Dad will be mad or delighted? Fun story. Ron
#16 by tedstrutz on December 15, 2012 - 14:46
Made a Platypus and messed with the Whales… I’m impressed!
#17 by rich on December 16, 2012 - 21:09
gotta love anything with a narwhale in it. even its cameo appearance in the movie “elf.” well done.
#18 by dmmacilroy on December 18, 2012 - 01:12
Dear Kathy,
A lovely riff on creation, kids and chaos. Platypus and narwhals? Outstanding.
Aloha,
Doug
#19 by elmowrites on December 18, 2012 - 10:42
I must admit I found this hard to follow, but I loved the sense of kids exploring and creating that came through. Sorry I’m late to the party!
#20 by Abraham on December 19, 2012 - 03:02
I also admit that I finally got it after reading the comments (and looking up narwhals).
Hilarious!
#21 by simonhlilly on December 20, 2012 - 04:28
Hee, hee, haa, haa. Lovely view!