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The photo prompt is a grouping of crystals in what looks to be a museum display case. There a flash of light in the right upperhand corner and the crystals sparkle and reflect the light.
This week I’m flying out to Wilmington NC for my annual visit with my brother and his wife. So here’s a blast from the past. 2015. There are some of you who were part of the Friday Fictioneers community then. Feel free to post your own rerun with the photo prompt…also a rerun.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
SCHIST HAPPENS
I’ll never forget Mike O’Hara, my fellow New York sanitation worker. What a storyteller. Every Friday night me and the boys would settle round for a long listen.
“So I says to Mr. King, ‘whatcha make a dis rock I dug up?’”Mike took a long swig of beer. “Heavy sucker. Looks kinda like a red diamond. King says he knows a jeweler who’d kill for it.”
“This might be your tallest tale yet, O’Hara,” said Pete.
Mike had the last laugh when his “sewer garnet” made headlines in 1886. Pity he didn’t sell it hisself. Could-a made a fortune.
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
It looks like it may have been the tricksy George Frederick Kunz who had the last laugh
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No doubt, Neil. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Interesting background there, Rochelle. Thanks for the information.
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Dear Sandra,
I’m nothing if not full of useless trivia. 😉 Thank you for swinging by for the read.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So what a ya sayin’? Ne’ Yorka’s schist precious gems? hehehehe
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Dear Violet,
Cute. 😉 Very cute. Thank you for starting my day with a chuckle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a great stone, and story. Seeing this exhibition, I think I would just stand there, stare, and *WANT*… And I hope you’re having the best of times with your family.
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Dear Gabi,
That stone really is amazing, isn’t it? Having a great time. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Safe travels – and hope you enjoy family time – also – enjoyed the gem of a story – ha
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Dear Yvette,
I see what you did there. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, that’s an amazing story. He just happened to be walking by a construction site and recognized this for what it was. Even more amazing it remains intact and in a museum. Would love to go visit that museum!
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Dear LIsa,
No doubt there’s more to the story. Gotta love those bits of obscure history. 😉 I’d love to visit that museum, too. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
You are welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Ah, us New Yorkers are known to be hard headed … but I guess I didn’t think of it quite so literally … 😉
Have fun at your brother’s!
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Hard headed indeed. 😉 Finding this nugget of history was fun. And I am enjoying time with my brother and sister in law and of course the furry children. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I just came back from a flurry of children (some furry, most not) and a lot of family and crazy moments and oy-vey moments and lovely times. Even a whiff of a beach, when my spine did not put a veto on moving around. Here’s to making the most of any time. xoxo
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Oh no. Poor chap.
Have a great family holiday.
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Thank you, Gabi. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I love how you turned this little bit of history into an enjoyable read. The things we learn with you!
Shalom and lotsa love in gemstones,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
This was a fun history to find and share. I’m happy you enjoyed the tour. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom and lotsa hugs from North Carolina,
Rochelle
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Very much so!
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A great little tale, well worth the re-run.
Have a lovely time, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
Always fun to revisit the oldies. 😉 Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s amazing Rochelle – enjoyed reading about “Fred Flintstone’s bowling ball.” 😃enjoy your trip!
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Dear Angela,
It does look like Fred Flintsone’s bowling ball. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Damn! That’s for sure a big rock!
And a great story.
Enjoy your trip.
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Dear Laurie.
It’s a big rock indeed. Thank you re my story and trip. I am having a good time.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i think i saw that the last time i visited the museum. thanks for the background story.
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Dear Plaridel,
I’d love to see it in person. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Unbelievable! This is the sort of thing you see on TV or in the movies. An absolutely incredible find …. the stone and the article you shared with us.
As always, a fascinating read, Rochelle. Enjoy your get-away!
Shalom
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Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your lovely comment. I am enjoying the time away. Already going by too fast.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Most welcome, Rochelle.
Time is funny that way, isn’t it!
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Never heard of it, Rochelle – you always find the most interesting tidbits! Enjoy the trip and break.
Jen
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I feel for Mike. Beats me how you come up with these priceless gems Rochelle!
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Another shot of enjoyable fiction.
Thanks Rochelle.
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Thank you, Dawn. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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