Flash in the Pan

James crawled slowly across the tile stiff-armed, hoping to keep the swaying to a minimum. Surely, if he tilted too far in one direction, he would explode.

He drew his legs beneath him, keeping his spine as straight as possible. He pushed the lid open by lifting up onto his knees. If even one vertebra moved forward, he would be lost.

Kris tossed her keys on the counter and picked up the receipt. She rolled her eyes as she strode down the hall. She made the corner just as he lay down his head on the cool surface to rest.

“How many prayers to the porcelain god before it grants you the wisdom not to eat everything on the buffet in one sitting?” The sound of her voice startled him, and he jumped.

She left him to his novena. “Men. Never know enough is as good as a feast.”

 

Welcome to "Flash in the Pan"

Welcome to “Flash in the Pan”

This flash features the wordΒ buffet.Β Against a 150-word limit, it comes under the wire at 149.

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  1. Didn’t see where this was going. I’m that twisted.
    Or not. Dug it.

    Happy Mother’s Day to the best Muthah of them all!
    Love you Red.
    MUST get a copy of the book in ePub format.
    Can hardly wait.

    Tell the kids to peel you some damned grapes πŸ˜‰
    xoxoxoxo
    Rachael Black recently posted..Happy Day, You Mothers!My Profile

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    • Swing by and get the first one…still free! Have you entered to win the set? http://redmundpro.com/giveaway1 Your choice, but I happen to like free as well as the next person! xxx Hope you had a great Muthah’s day, too. Where was Demon Spawn? xxx

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      • Entered to win the set, you betcha! How do I pick up a FREE (my favorite price) copy? Is there a link or do I have to slip you the cash in small bills?

        The Demon Seed was in San Fran πŸ™ but I spent the 2 weeks prior to mom’s day with my own mother. not by choice heh; was supposed to be a 4 day visit and my gallbladder burst the last night I was there.
        The Universe is laughing at me. It doesn’t dare point though!

        Next year we’re going to try and have myself, the Demon Seed and Grandma Dodie (my mom) all together. Three nights max πŸ˜‰

        Love ‘ya girl xxx
        Rachael Black recently posted..ACK! Hairballs and Beautiful Big BabesMy Profile

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        • Hover your mouse over the Book Store and click on the Free Book Bin. Format of your choice πŸ˜‰ So, I can look for a review? *grins* Ugh about the hospital. You know I would break its finger off…

          Are you going to arrange the visit with DS and GD at DS’ place? Quick escape and all… *giggles lovingly*

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  2. This was the best ode to Buffet I have seen in a long time!
    Valentine Logar recently posted..Silver LiningsMy Profile

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  3. I try to avoid buffets at all cost. Then again I have a thing about people touching my food.
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  4. β€œHow many prayers to the porcelain god before it grants you the wisdom not to eat everything on the buffet in one sitting?” I spewed coffee here.

    L–o–n–g time ago I tried all the foods of the world at a fair. Taught me a lesson. Thought for sure I’d either die or explode.

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    • That one still has me giggling. This trip is fun πŸ˜‰ I do not envy you your sampling, either.

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  5. Loved this Red, Very clever, as it unfolded… πŸ™‚ Always avoid the meat products is my motto!… πŸ™‚

    Hugs Sue xx
    Sue Dreamwalker recently posted..A Major Oak ~ Medieval DaysMy Profile

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    • I am so glad you got a giggle out of this one! Glad to see you. You have been so busy whilst I was gone! xxx <3

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  6. Loved this, Red, and also loved the line “how many prayers…” Clever ending, too! Many hugs and hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
    LScott recently posted..Carried AwayMy Profile

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    • I did, and I hope you did as well! I need to stop by when I return. I am already missing your FB page, but I understand it entirely. xxx <3

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  7. I’ve overeaten on occasion but I don’t think I’ve ever done it at a buffet…which is dumb, because if you’re going to do it, that would be the ideal place.
    Wendy Reid recently posted..FTP – Waitress 100 wordsMy Profile

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  8. I have enjoyed your FTP Red
    and nice to see you adding them
    sooooooooooo quickly too πŸ™‚

    How do you mean
    what happened to mine? πŸ™ lol

    Have a fun Tuesday Red πŸ™‚

    Andro xxxx

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    • I know you. Two days ahead of deadline, you will post ten posts in about two hours. πŸ˜› You forget, we have done this before… *giggles*

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      • Yes I remember the Machine-Gun-blogger award that you gave me, now where is that by the way? πŸ™‚ lol You know I have trashed my Spaces so many times that even I don’t know where everything is πŸ™ lol

        Yes you do know me, and
        very well indeed me thinks πŸ™‚ lol

        Andro xxxx

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  9. Perfectly built sense of mystery and woe…
    big hugs and more of them too!

    πŸ™‚
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