PHOTO PROMPT © Priya Bajpal
“I think that all of the talk of the disruption Jerry would cause if he came home is a tempest-in-a-teapot. We should welcome our son with open arms.”
Mother shook her head. “I don’t know.”
“Tempest-in-a-teapot?” Em asked.
“It’s just an expression, dear.”
The little girl contemplated her father a moment then left.
“Where’s she off to now?”
Father shrugged.
Ten minutes later Em returned with a Mason jar full of confetti and a festive noise maker sticking through a hole in the top.
“What’s that?”
“Not a tempest-in-a-teapot, I want a party in jar for my brother!”
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Word count = 98 (cheating ;) )
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Ha ha. cute.
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Thanks :)
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Wonderful story, Trent. That brother is blessed to have such an incredible little sister. She has the right idea. He’s returning home. That’s reason to celebrate!
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A great reason to celebrate! Let’s hope he realizes how lucky he is to have such a sister.
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Wonderful story, Trent. Love the fact that the little sister shows love!
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Thanks! yes, she sees no reason what-so-ever not to love her big brother unconditionally :)
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Lovely sister looking out for her brother. Hope it stays that way
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Hopefully it does. Thanks for reading.
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Such a sweet sister. Such innocence. Hopefully he is the type of brother to appreciate and honour that love. Love the party-in-a-jar idea.
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Sometimes I have to let my sentimental side out :) Thanks.
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Innocence of a child.. But I am more interested in the return of the prodigal ans the back story 😊
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Maybe this weeks FF we can find out about the prodigal – I’m sure he has an interesting story to tell!
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Em is such a sweet girl and Jerry is a lucky brother. I bet his little sister will protect him like a lioness in the future. A lovely, heart-warming tale.
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I hope Jerry does realize how lucky he is to have a sister like that. Thanks.
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Ah, the wisdom of a little child. Love this story.
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Thanks!
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Lucky Jerry to have such a sister. Really nice story – clever.
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Jerry is lucky. Thanks!
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Touching the way the sister changed it all around.
A nice read, Trent. I like where you took the prompt.
Isadora 😎
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Thanks, Isadora. :)
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Very sweet! Nice job.
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Thanks!
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A party in a jar sounds lovely. Enjoyed your take, Trent.
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I’m sure Jerry will be thrill his little sister thought of it. Thanks.
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Do they sell Party-In-A-Jar in a twelve pack? Asking for a friend
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Yes, the celebrated Party in a Jar can be yours for a low price of 9.95 (plus$200 shipping)! Order today. If you order in the next five minutes we will send you two Parties in a Jar for the price of one! And wait, we are going insane because if you order two right now, for just 18.90, we will send you a six pack! (Shipping, $200 per PiaJ not included) ;)
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Now Em has the right idea! It’s all in how you choose to see things… sweet (you softie, you!)
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Yes, I can be a softie :) Em does have the right idea – the return should be a celebration.
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That’s a good thing, Trent :)
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Thanks, Dale :)
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A party in a jar is an amazing idea! Brilliant stuff
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After reading all of these comments I’m beginning to think I need to copyright or trademark the idea ;) Thanks!
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Already done it! Want to buy the copyright?!!😉
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lol, maybe not since I am the world’s absolute worst marketer ;)
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Me too. Lets form the worlds shortest lived worst marketing company!
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Sounds good to me. We can call it PiG for Party in (a) Gyar (pronounced “jar”). See, I already made a totally awful marketing decision!
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A very sweet story! I love Em’s idea, The best ones come from children. =)
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Thanks! yes, the best ones do come from children – I often try to channel my inner child to get creative ideas for stories :)
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Simple- yet says it all. Well done…
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Thanks, I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
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Delightful! I love Em’s logic. If you can have a tempest in a teapot, why not a party in a jar?
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Thanks! I think a party in a jar makes perfect sense :)
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Very nice and heart warming. (I have to post with my facebook identity as wordpress won’t let me comment with my blogspot one)
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Thanks Frankie. I read your story about the Baron and sons and daughter, but, like you here, I wasn’t able to comment on it.
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Little children are always right, most of the time anyways, because they decide from their heart and not their brain.
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Yes, that’s often true, and is totally true in this story.
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Ha, I like “party in a jar”, I hope it catches on! At least somebody is looking forward to his return.
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Em and Jerry’s Original Party in a Jar – the siblings are now millionaires ;) She doesn’t care what he did, she just wants to see her brother.
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That tempest made me smile.
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Thanks, Frank.
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Party in a jar could become a thing. I like it. It’s got class.
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I’m sure someone good at marketing could do well with it, I would just ask for a small percentage for coming up with the idea ;)
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Dear Trent,
Uniquely sweet story. I really enjoyed this.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle.
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A party in a jar is a really nice affirmation for her and her brother. Forget the teapot.
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She obviously missed him and doesn’t care what the grownups think, she wants to see her brother.
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Oh I loved this!
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Thanks!
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Little kids are so cute, forgiving, and creative. Lovely story, Trent. :-)
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They are,and, as I’m sure you’ve seen, they’re always a great source of inspiration. Thanks :)
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That is such a cute story. You really brought out the innocence of that little girl. I am always intrigued by a child’s honesty and innocence.
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Thanks. She obviously wants to see her big brother again, no matter how much trouble he has gotten himself into.
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Regardless of what he’s done. She still sees him as her big brother hero, and wants him to know how important he is to her. :)
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Exactly. :)
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Cute
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Thanks
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A party in a jar – how lovely!
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Thanks!
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You big softie, Trent!
Cool story.
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Yes I am, though I do occasionally go with the typical FF flow and kill a few characters in those 100 words ;) Thanks.
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That’s adorable, Trent! I needed the chuckle this morning.
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Thanks, glad you got a smile from it :)
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