Like us on Facebook
The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpose without express permission. It is proper etiquette to give the contributor credit.
PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
THE WRIGHT WAY
“Do you really think you’re going to fly like a bird?” Fifteen-year-old Katharine giggled as she set steaming bowls of soup on the table.
“Someday you’ll eat those words, Kate,” said nineteen-year-old Orv.
The years zipped by. While her brothers never let go of their dream, Katharine kept their books and managed their bicycle shop. She became their staunchest supporter and spokesperson.
Katharine’s heart fluttered as the Wright brothers’ Model A Flyer left the ground. Who would have dreamt she would see France, let alone soar over it?
“Kate,” Wilbur squeezed her hand. “You are the wind beneath our wings.”
CLICK here to know more about this lesser known Wright sibling.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I smiled when I saw the photo because I thought – I wonder what Rochelle is going to teach me about the Wright Brothers today. Please take that as the compliment it is meant as!
Fantastic as always.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Mr. B.
Your lovely comment/compliment makes me smile. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
A nice way to start each day.
LikeLike
Wonderful share Rochelle ❤️
LikeLike
Thank you so much, Sadje. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re most welcome
LikeLike
Awesome story. We hear so very little about those who work behind the scenes… the ones who do the ‘dirty’ work behind the world’s greatest inventors. That is something we need to change. As you can see, I’m back into my page! YEAH! 🙂
LikeLiked by 3 people
Dear Bear,
I’d never heard of the Wright sister before. This was a happy find. 😀 She was her brothers’ liaison. Glad to see you back.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Rochelle,
We can always count on you to find that bit of history hidden behind what was “more”. Thank you for sharing Katharine’s non unimportant part in her brothers’ success but also her own achievements.
Shalom and lotsa learned love,
Dale
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Dale,
This was indeed a happy “find.” 😉 I love finding these bits and passing them along. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
Shalom and lotsa informative hugs,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have fun in the sun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice perspective on that old story. Perhaps people should say “The Wright Siblings” instead of “The Wright Brothers”…
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Trent,
She does deserve more than a mention in the history books. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, times have changed. To think, it wasn’t all that long ago. The saying “Behind every great man is a woman” springs to mind.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Tannille,
Times have definitely changed. It seems Katherine was a tour de force in her own Wright. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow. What an interesting story. And, the link about Katherine was very informative and revealed quite a history that few people know. Good job M’Luv.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Jan,
Glad you found the story interesting. It’s amazing what you can find my surfing the net. Thanks, M’luv. ❤
LikeLike
Behind every successful man. . . . .
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Linda,
What would these men do without us? 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Most of us know of them, but less so of her. I take off wiser than when I landed!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dear Keith,
I only just learned of her myself. Thanks for taxiing down my FF runway. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Good to hear the rest of the story with the Wright Family.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Lisa,
Interestingly, Wilbur and Orville also had two older brothers. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Rochelle, you’re welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
LikeLike
As always, you taught me something. Well done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Athling,
The highest of compliments. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Thank you for bringing her story into the light.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always happy to pass it on, LIsh. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Wow! You sure know how to distract me. What a fascinating story. She was such a go-getter. So often it takes the village to develop genius as well as raising children and I agree with Trent that we should be honouring the Wright Siblings.
I’m stoked I’ve managed to get back into the swing of blogging again and now two weeks in a row.
Best wishes,
Rowena
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Rowena,
I love finding the stories that aren’t, but should be, included in the history books. Glad you enjoyed and took the time to say so. Thank you. Welcome back to the blogosphere.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m a real history buff too. Love it.
Thank you for welcoming me back. I’m really enjoying it and feeling more productive.
Best wishes,
Rowena
LikeLike
Excellent! A wonderful story, thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much, Dawn. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is such a fabulous story about a strong woman. Thank you for telling us about her.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Gabi,
It’s always a pleasure to share obscure nuggets of history. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Great story. Had no idea about the sister. Makes sense someone had to keep them inline.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words, Will. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
great story as always. i never thought the wright brothers had a sister. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks, Plaridel. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Kitty Hawk W(T)F,
Just a few corrections for your er..um..article. The food in the bowl was not soup, but brown beans. What Wilbur actually said was, “You put the wind behind my britches.”
And I have one question. Is a staunchy supporter similar to an athletic supporter but with extra starch added?
You’re welcome
Yu Arso Rong
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Yu Arso Rong,
Thank you so much for those corrections. I’ll take them under advisement. You never cease to stop my thoughts in their tracks. Glad to see you on the Squares this week. I’m sure someone misses you when you’re gone.
Shalom,
Kitty Hawk W(T)F
LikeLike
Thanks, Rochelle for sharing the history of a woman I knew nothing about 💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Angela,
Katharine Wright was new to me as well. Happy to pass it along. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is fantastic! How is it under 100 words?? Hopefully, one day I can craft such a story. I tried but did not come close. Kudos.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Michele,
Writing stories 100 words are under is a great exercise in word conservation. Doing this revolutionized my longer pieces. You start to realize that sometimes less really is more. 😉 Jump in any time. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well done, again, Rochelle! I’ve been away so almost missed the fact that you used my photo!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Liz,
I’m happy you saw your photo and joined in this week. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Oh fabulous !
I always learn about such interesting people reading your pieces, Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Laurie,
I couldn’t ask for higher praise. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Touching story. Love this. How interesting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks, Brit.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Rochelle,
As ever, you’ve dug out a bit of history behind the history and brought it to life. As so often happens, that unsung hero is a woman. Although my favourite version of ‘behind every successful husband’ ends “is the drawer I’m trying to get it. Why are you standing there?”
Jen
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Jen,
I’m happy to see so many unsung female heroes coming into the spotlight. Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Nice take on the prompt Rochelle. I love history and it is amazing to watch someone else’s dreams make it! The Air and Space museum in D.C. has so many fascinating parts of our past. It was one of my favorite places we visited.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Kimber,
It’s been many years since I’ve visited the Air and Space Museum. I’d love to go there again. As for history…there’s so much I’m sure we’ll never know. Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person