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PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart
Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
OPPOSITES DISTRACT
Jane and Michael walked hand in hand past Victorian homes lining the street. They stopped in front of one that was surrounded by a picket fence. Its turret windows sparkled in the afternoon sunlight. Jane imagined sipping lemonade on the sprawling front porch.
“It’s like something in a romance novel, isn’t it? Wouldn’t you just love to live here?”
Michael kissed her forehead and said in a soft whisper, “Nope. Do you have any idea the cost of upkeep on an old barn like this?”
She scowled. “You certainly have a knack for finding the cloud in every silver lining.”
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I had some fun with last week’s prompt. 😀
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Nice word picture and lovely last line.
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Thank you, Joy.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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An authentic conversation and I love the flip of the saying- ‘cloud in the silver lining’.
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Thank you, Clare, I’m so glad you enjoyed my turn of a phrase. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
‘Twould seem we have similar couples except his horror is $$ related 😉
Shalom and lotsa dreamy love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Did you ever see the movie “The Money Pit” with Tom Hanks?
We did indeed take similar paths. 😉 GMTA
Shalom and lotsa hugs that dreams are made of,
Rochelle
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Do you know… I think I have not. It’s one of those movies that you see so many snippets ofm, you come to believe you did but I am pretty sure not.
And that we did. Different but similar 😉
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I’ve met this man. You’ve summed up the yin and yang of marriage. Tracey
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Dear Tracey,
I’m married to this man. He read the story and laughed. He knows who he is. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Realism is so unromantic. 😀 There’s nothing wrong with dreaming a bit.
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Dear Gabi,
Jane is a little on the romantic side. On the other hand, Michael could have played along. Just sayin’. 😉 Thank you for understanding.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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At least his put-down was delivered with a kiss! A lovely little story, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
I suppose the kiss is a consolation. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ah, these practical types … 😉 They can be annoying, for sure, but no one better to call when the pipes burst or some other thing needs practicality … 😉
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Na’ama Y’karah,
I suppose someone has to be practical. But it sure can take the wind out of the dreamers sails. 😉 Glad to see you here this week. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. I join when I can, and am always happy to! And … yay to the practical sorts. To be fair, I can be such one, though I try to be stealthy (i.e. tactful?) about it. Whether I succeed or not, is for others to claim … 😉
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Men. You gotta love ’em- or you could just do this thing on your own…..
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Dear Violet,
We romantics need a partner who’ll keep us grounded, don’t we?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Some people are more practical-minded and others are dreamers. You show those differences so well in your story.
Your painting is so cute, just right for a nursery.
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Dear Lisa,
Welcome to my world. Although my husband is a bit of a romantic dreamer himself, he’s definitely more practical than I.
Thank you re my painting. I had a great time with it. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I think it’s generally a good thing to have such balance between two. You are welcome on the painting ❤
Shalom,
Lisa
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A slice of life! Good writing, Rochelle.
I love that house!
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Thank you so much, Susan. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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In every couple there’s a Jane and a Michael. This story felt so familiar I had to check it wasn’t a rerun – mostly be the homely comfort of it.
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Dear Jen,
Nope, not a rerun. But definitely a slice of my life. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, that sounds like a perfect pairing, the romantic and the pragmatic tempering each other. 🙂 I think I’m a bit more like the man, although I’m enough of a romantic to think I’m up to the challenge. 🙂 Thanks for picking my picture this week. Have a great 4th tomorrow.
-David
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Dear David,
Thank you for the loan of the picture. 😉 I fell in love with that house. I’m definitely more like Jane and my husband is like Michael. He’s a bit of a dreamer, too, but then will stop himself with a reality check. 😉
Thank you for reading and commenting. (We did have a nice 4th)
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I liked the play on the pharse with the “cloud in every silver lining” – and that resonated with me because Micheal is SO RIGHT about the money pit with old homes. Whewwwww – and hopefully Jane will have her views and knowledge, but also listen to any advice and not have to learn the hard way!
In our area, there is a 5,000 square foot house for sale for 89,000 (and they’d porbably take 50 grand) but it looks like a complete remodel (or tear down) and would cost a million or more.
Oh and I liked your art for last week’s prompt….
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Dear Yvette,
It costs nothing to dream, does it? Reality is a different thing entirely. I can only imagine what that 5000 square foot fixer-upper will cost to renovate. 😉
Thank you re my art. That painting was just plain fun. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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we were out walking and I grabbed a photo of the house for sale – with huge red doors – I will share it later.
And wishing you a nice week –
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well, he could be right. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
Yes, he could. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The line about the cloud in every silver lining made me chuckle.
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Dear Astrid,
Mission accomplished. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great dialogue. Hits close to home 🙂
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Dear Will,
From my home to yours. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Men do have that way of bursting bubbles – great story Rochelle 😅
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sorry the anonymous bursting bubbles was me!
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Dear Angela,
Yes, men can be bubble bursting buzz kills, indeed. 😉 Thank you for identifying yourself. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I am with Michael on this – a lovely slice of life. And your painting is simply awesome!
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Dear Dahlia,
Thank you so much for the comments and compliments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well he is not wrong.
A Debbie Downer, but not wrong. lol
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Dear Dawn,
Nah, he’s not wrong. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well, he sure is a downer and not the least bit romantic.
I enjoyed your story, Rochelle.
Shalom,
🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
I agree. He was a downer. It’s not like he couldn’t have played along. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, I like the relationship you’ve described here. Sweet. But perhaps he needs to see the world through her eyes occasionally
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Dear Laurie,
It would’ve have been nice if Michael had tried to see her POV. Ah well, Men. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Leave it to reality to ruin a perfectly good fantasy. Isn’t it always the way? Great last line.
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