Jenny Matlock over at off on my tangent has been handing out writing assignments for an unbelievable 93 weeks. Jenny hands us a prompt and the devoted followers that take her challenge are asked to write something using the prompt and a couple of extra words, the number of extra words this week is 100 (plus the prompt, which I've placed below in BOLD italics) All are welcome to participate.
It's been a long time since I've joined the fun, today, I just couldn't resist.
My story is a nod to one of my favorite fictional characters...the young and delightful Harriet, from Harriet the spy, a children's novel by Louise Fitzhugh that was published in 1964.
It's been a long time since I've joined the fun, today, I just couldn't resist.
My story is a nod to one of my favorite fictional characters...the young and delightful Harriet, from Harriet the spy, a children's novel by Louise Fitzhugh that was published in 1964.
I was fascinated by Harriet and her escapades and if I could go back and do it all again it would be holding a composition notebook and a Ticonderoga pencil (or two) to accurately record every single minute.
Thanks for reading...
Harriet arrived nice and early. A carefully chosen curb seat
would provide up close access, of utmost importance from a reporting
standpoint. When she heard the wedding was at the firehouse she knew where
she’d be Saturday afternoon, 12:00 sharp. Her black and white marbled
composition book rested patiently on her lap. Soon, Harriet busily recorded word for word the ceremony,
the vows. Just as they were about to kiss Harriet began to choke on a chunk of
pink eraser she’d accidentally bit off and swallowed. She later had her picture
professionally taken with the groomsman who saved her life.
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Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. ~William Wordsworth |
So happy you joined us today! I am a true fan of Harriet as well. What a great storyline you picked to bring forth this wedding at the firehouse....only thing missing (for me) is a photo of the man who saved her life! ...or maybe it was the white dog with black spots!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to see that groomsman, straight out of the firemen's calendar!! Good one!!!
ReplyDeletelove it!! Go Harriet!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting take! My girls and I loved Harriet the spy also.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I like where you took this and the end was perfect!~Ames
ReplyDeleteSuch a great a job. Not only was it a clever story, but I loved the voice.
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Timing of course, is everything - did the happy couple get to kiss or not?
ReplyDeleteHarriet sounds like quite the reporter. I'm glad the groomsman saved her!
Hi! So nice to 'see' you here!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen the Harriet the Spy movies? I love them!
And I really enjoyed how you perfectly captured the spirit of writing from the books!
This was a neat take on the prompt!
Thanks for participating.