Flash 55 - Green Balloon

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"Green balloon" by Vanessa V. Kilmer (c) August 12, 2011

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I took a deep breath;

you know

that kind that fills your lungs and belly and then radiates crystal clear oxygen out to your extremities making your fingers and toes tingle with delight.

With eyes closed and all other senses open, I claimed the joy of perfect weather;

a simple, much needed gift today.

Write a story in exactly 55 words.



The G-Man "Mr. Know-It-All" is our intrepid host. 

Visit him and give him a tickle.

Merry Meet and Blessed Be

Flash 55 - Ode to Summer

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"ozonic corrosion" by Vanessa V. Kilmer (c) August 4, 2011

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Lightening crashed through the neighborhood knocking out the power and air-conditioned goodwill. 

Tempers rose with the temperature. Sweat wiped from stormy brows flew from clenched fists and mixed with words spit out in staccato bursts of anger. 

Between the one one-thousand, two one-thousand count of thunder claps, slaps and punches added to the ozonic corrosion.

Summer is my least favorite season. 

Write a story in exactly 55 words.

The G-Man "Mr. Know-It-All" is our intrepid host. 

Visit him and give him a tickle.

Merry Meet & Blessed Be