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1,000 Words Each… Part 1
An Exercise in Short Fiction from Days Past.
The cliche goes that every picture is worth a thousand words, so a while back, two or three years ago, I think, I took it upon myself to try and do something in the way of short fiction which built on that very idea. I took images from artists I knew and wrote some fiction based on them.
I’ve decided to republish the stories here, because it’s a good idea to pass on, but I can’t use the original image inspirations because I don’t have permission. I have tried to approximate using similar images from public domain or Creative Commons sources.
Enjoy.
Tea and a Touch of Timeless Wisdom
It was mid-morning as I lazily began my journey in pursuit of pajama-laden explorations on the meaning of life and the world I inhabit. After crossing the expanse of my wooden-floored sanctuary, I sat down in my comfortable chair with its beautifully patterned cushions and masterfully carved arms and legs. The floor wasn’t usually cold but I habitually wore my soft slippers just in case there happened to be a stray bit of gravel laying about, having been…
