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This week’s prompt has part of an empty wine glass in the right foreground. You can see a candle lighter through the glass. Toward the back is a candleholder with melted candles. There is a cork on the table.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count:100
A NICE JEWISH GIRL FROM CINCINNATI
Papa recited the prayer over the wine. As he recounted the ancient story, ten-year-old Theodosia Goodman envisioned herself in a sweeping drama set in Egypt.
For his part in the Passover seder, her brother Marque asked the question, “Why is this night different from all other nights?”
She interjected, “Someday I’m going to be an actress.”
“Of course you are,” Papa patted her head. “Tonight, we remember when our ancestors were slaves in Egypt.“
”A quarter of a century later in 1918, mesmerized by her onscreen performance, millions of moviegoers applauded Theodosia, now Theda Bara in the blockbuster Cleopatra.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Rochelle, when are you going to start writing biographies? Your so good at this! Excellent as always.
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Dear Peter,
Oy, the research it would take to do full biographies. Although I’ve always enjoyed reading them. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I know, can you imagine! Eeshh.
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I liked the irony of an Egyptian Queen
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Thank you, Neil. I never really thought about the irony. Nice catch.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great write. I did a fictional piece about her not too long ago. I do love the old movies!
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Dear Violet,
I love the old movies, too. And I love learning the stories behind them. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
It’s a glass of cognac but who’s nitpicking? 😉
All that to say, I agree with Mr. Binks. You’d do a bang-up job of writing biographies. Until then, I so very much enjoy the introduction to all these people you give us. Wonderful!
Shalom and lotsa love in silent stardom,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Do I need to remind you of our hackneyed Thoreau quote? It’s not what you’re looking at…blah blan blah. 😉 I’m sure those aren’t Shabbat candles either. He he.
At any rate, thank you for the lovely compliment ie my biographies. I do enjoy doing them because I find out so much more about the person in the story. 😀
Shalom and lotsa flickering hugs,
Rochelle
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Yeah, yeah. I know… 😉 They are!!! My mother-in-law had a slew of boxes and I hate waste so…
They are wonderful and we learn something new almost every week. It’s grrrrreat!
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They really knew how to do the old eyeliner in those days. Another gem, Rochelle!
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Dear Sandra,
These days I can’t find an eyeliner I like. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story and I loved the link about her history
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Thank you whoever you are.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s not spring yet. 😉
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No it’s not, James. But what does that have to do with the price of tea in Egypt?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The Passover reference.
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Thought maybe, but wasn’t sure.
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Beautiful footage. What a treasure!
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Thank you, Lisa. I love those old movies.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Me too, Rochelle. You’re welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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What a treasure of a film clip – she was very beautiful ❤️
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Dear Angela,
She was known as the Vamp in her younger days. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle, I do enjoy your historical snippets of information, in many cases they are inspirational to us all.
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Thank you so much for that, James. 😀 Comments like that make my day.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this, Rochelle. I have a great affinity for all things ancient Egypt and old time movies so this is the perfect post for me.
Shalom,
🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story and the movie snippet. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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so she made it, and got to be an actor! Yay! X
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Dear Carol Anne,
She was determined. She was quite famous in her day. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh wow! I am going to enjoy this one to write… soon. Really interesting about all those things!
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Glad you found my story interesting, Chris. Thank you
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another really interesting mini-bio. I’ve learned quite a lot from you over the years!
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Dear Keith,
Thank you for such high praise.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely story of a beautiful woman. Thank you for bringing her to life as usual, Rochelle!
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Dear Brenda,
Glad you enjoyed. I love finding historical nuggets. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an interesting woman and story. I love the old stories.
And I agree with Mr. Binks. Maybe a book abut the unsung heroines, and then you can spread out and give them their own books. There, how’s that? In case you get bored…😉
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Dear Gabi,
Can’t say I’ll be writing a book any time soon. Biographies have always been my favorites, though. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Now that I see it im the reply… I meant old movies.
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Bravo!
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Thank you, Dawn. ‘
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is a great moment of inspiration. Good on her for making her dream happen.
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