Saturday, April 30, 2011

Robbing The Cradle, A Saturday Centus

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Jenny Matlock


Well it’s finally here, the 52nd week of Saturday Centus!  It was one year ago that our illustrious host, Ms. Jenny Matlock on her blog “off on my tangent,” first began her Saturday Centus meme.  Now a year later and with thousands of fans all over the world, it has become an iconic symbol for really short, short, short story writers everywhere.

I meant the stories are short, not us Centusians, although some of us are probably around five feet tall or so.  Not that it really matters, though.  Truman Capote was short, and he was a great writer.  So were Margaret Mitchell and Alexander Pope for that matter.  I guess what I’m trying to say is that in the writing world, anyway, size just doesn’t matter.

Boy, did I digress! 

I’d love to say that I was with Jenny for that first Saturday Centus and that this week also celebrates my one year anniversary, but that isn’t the case.  I didn’t discover Saturday Centus until week 2, but I’m happy to have been able to post a SC story each week since then.

Next week will my 52nd consecutive week of writing stories to these wonderful little prompts and photos Jenny provides us.  It really has been a labor of love on so many levels and I’m so appreciative to Jenny for making it all possible.

You need to pop on over to Jenny’s SC meme post this week to read the sweet and touching story about how Saturday Centus came to be.  It’s really a wonderful story and a real testament to the kindness and creativity of our beloved Ms. Matlock.  Just click on the Saturday Centus button and it will take you there!

In observance of this very special occasion, Jenny has given us a prompt which is very apropos.  This week we are to add our 100 words to the line “Although the traditional gift for a first anniversary is paper..."  The rules are the same except this week Jenny has graciously allowed us to add a picture to accompany our story.   Here is my story for this week.  I have entitled it:


Robbing The Cradle


“Happy Anniversary Darling,” Jeff said, handing his young wife an envelope.

“But our anniversary isn’t until Saturday…I haven’t gotten you anything yet!

“I know.  It’s all handled.  Although the traditional gift for a first anniversary is paper, I wanted to make this year very special.  You are going to a fabulous concert by your favorite artist! 

“Justin Bieber?”  No way!  I’m so excited!  I love, love, love Justin Bieber!”

“I know, I know!”

“Wait.  There’s only one ticket in here.  Aren’t you coming with me to the concert?”

“Well, no I’m not.  And that’s your present to me.  Thank you, honey!”







Jenny Matlock


I married Miss Right. 
I didn't know her first name was Always.

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20 comments:

  1. Ha! At least Jeff is smart enough to stay home. Love this, Tom.

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  2. Entertaining as always, Tom. Jeff's a smart guy. And that's a very clever title too.

    I never thought of a connection with height and this centus thing...Now I'm wondering if there are tall centusians and if Napolean was poetic.

    xoRobyn

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  3. I love it, just perfect! Signed: Pee Wee:@)

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  4. Yep, sometimes we just need to respect the differences. Clever, and well paced too.

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  5. Haha! What? No ticket for her BFF?

    Nice job, Tom.

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  6. LOL I'm with ya on this one! I made the mistake of calling him Justin Beiberman and my grands still laugh about it! Oh well...not my choice of music. Great use of the prompt Tom!~Ames

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  7. LMBO! This was soooo funny and good.

    And AMEN!

    WHY?

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  8. That rocks my Bieber socks off. great job.

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  9. Just how old is this woman anyway? I'm thinking her husband got the best gift for himself.

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  10. Well done, Tom! Love the twist. (And, as always, I appreciate your talent)!

    Namaste.........cj

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  11. Oh this is ALWAYS so cool! I love her gift to him! He sure was thinking!

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  12. hahahaha. That was hilarious. great job

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  13. You nailed it again. I love how your endings are always a delightful surprise. Me, smiling. :)

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  14. Brilliant take on the prompt and a perfect twist ending. I totally concur ! Great gifts for both of them...LOL !!!

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  15. awwwwe ... perfect gift for another rabid Beib fan! great little story!

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  16. Now why have I never thought of that?! Great entry!

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  17. Such a thoughtful guy and a perfect gift!! That's how my husband and I are....two totally different likes and dislikes when it comes to music! Great job, Tom!

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  18. Tom! This was great! I love how you twisted this around! That would be a wonderful present, wouldn't it? NOT TO GO!

    In some ways it feels like I have just started reading your writing...it is still fresh and funny and original each and every time!

    How cool for all of us!

    Thanks for participating! I look forward to your offering every week.

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