Decorating for Life

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PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

The sign said “Antiques”, but Andy had developed an eye to be able to tell if “Antiques” meant “Queen Anne and Money” or “Cheap Junk”.  This store was the latter.

Andy had also developed an eye for finding those hidden gems.  Josh had joked that it was in his genes.

It was also necessity. 

Furnishing and decorating an apartment on $7.50 an hour was tough.  And it had to be nice so Josh would continue to stop by.

He did need Josh to stop by. 

Andy fingered a lamp.

Finding out about Josh was why Andy’s parents kicked him out.

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word count = 100

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43 thoughts on “Decorating for Life”

    1. trentpmcd Post author

      Thanks. I used to go into those types of shops pretty often, but now I need to get rid of junk, not bring more in. I agree, they can be intimidating, and it is hard to see individual items over the clutter and I don’t have the advantage of having that gene for perfect style – I had to use that cliché in to introduce the real story.

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  8. Shannon

    What gets me is that he NEEDed Josh to stop by…. Implying that Josh, himself, didn’t feel the need as strongly, despite Andy having lost so much on his behalf. I think we’ve all been there before. I also think I’ve been in that store before, the picture triggered a scent memory! 😬 Great piece! You have a wonderful talent for telling an entire story in only 100 words! That’s hard to do!

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    1. trentpmcd Post author

      Thanks, Shannon! Actually, it is a great point about “need”. I was thinking more that Josh was more than content, but Andy was very insecure and vulnerable, so had that need of stability in his relationship to Josh. Hmm, I guess it is sort of the same thing – Andy wasn’t sure if Josh felt that need as strongly, and the story is in Andy’s POV, even if 3rd person. Anyway, one thing I love about fiction like this is that it can be like poetry and everyone can have a different interpretation of the same few words :)

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    1. trentpmcd Post author

      Yes, starting is difficult for everyone, and doubly so for someone not expecting to be starting off on his own so soon… Hopefully they do, since at this point in the game they do seem willing to sacrifice for each other.

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    1. trentpmcd Post author

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I guess a corollary of that statement is that what catches an eye may differ from beholder to beholder – I’m not sure if I’d be as happy ;)

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    1. trentpmcd Post author

      I used to hit a few so called antique stores and was surprised at how little the inventory changed, and when something disappeared, it usually showed up at another shop! I’m with you, I wonder what they are selling in those back rooms… I guess best I never found out.

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  19. rochellewisoff

    Dear Trent,

    Believe me, one would have to dig deep for buried treasure in that shop. It was unbelievable! I like the way you gently fleshed out what your story was really about. Andy’s love for Josh. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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