It’s a while since I’e contributed here and struggling through this new WordPress process, I began to wish I hadn’t bothered. But I persevered and here it is, brought to you after much cursing, my story for Dale’s picture.
“Gloria, stop crying, you’re adding to the flood.”
She snarled rather than offer the smile he sought.
“One day we’ll look back on this…”
“And laugh? Is that it?”
“I was going to say…with dry feet.”
“Is everything a joke to you?”
“If your feet are dry when everyone’s about you are sodden, you’re wearing wellingtons.”
“Ok, stop now!”
“If you can survive when the water is over your head and all about you are drowning, you’re a fish, my son.”
“That’s enough, what are we going to do?”
“Let the water subside, dry the place out and go again.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Philosophical fortitude. There’s a lesson here
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I hope so, thanks Neil
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The only way is to joke through adversity and disaster. Nice one.
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Thank-you. I think you’re right
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Thanks Mason
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You gotta like that attitude!
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Thanks, I’m pleased you liked it
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I think in Gloria’s place I wouldn’t be amused either. But reading it with dry feet, I laughed. A lot. Fun story, and welcome back.
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Thanks, I’m pleased you thought it fun
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Thanks so much for fighting through WordPress to share this! Made me laugh out loud at both points. And not just because I love the word “Wellingtons.” Why is that such a fun word?
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Wellingtons is fun in the same way as galoshes, you can muck about in puddles and there’s nothing better than that. Thanks for reading and commenting
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There’s always time for a little humour to help a bad situation. Glad you persevered with WordPress!
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Thanks Iain
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I’m reminded of a Snoopy cartoon where Linus is doing all he can to break up Lucy’s ‘crab-in’. He finally asks her if there’s anything he’s overlooked. ‘Yes, I don’t WANT to be cheered up!’ Frotunately Gloria’s a bit more understanding. I can sense her beginning to smile… Just like me! A fun story.
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Thank you, I’m pleased it made you smile
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Yep, always look on the bright=side. When the water drains as you step into the bath–you know it’s time to take a shower.
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Thanks James, wise words indeed
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YUP … WP is a nightmare now but we have no choices but to keep on keeping on.
Interesting the way he uses humor to keep calm. If it would only work??? LOL
Have a wonderful weekend,
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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Thanks Isadora
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He’s ever so practical. Glad you persevered with WP. It is a bit of a pain.
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Thanks Brenda
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Humour in a bad situation is great, but he’s going to get thumped in a minute!
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Yeah, I think you’re right. You understand 🙂 Cheers Draliman
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Congratulations on winning over WP (I’m still resisting, having found a way to keep the classic, at least for now)
And some people just have a way of looking at the bright side of things – annoying the hell out of those who don’t! Wonderful take!
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Thanks Dale
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Glad to see you back, Michael, and glad you had the persistence to get through the WP editor to post it. I’m always thankful for optimistic souls when I’m feeling defeated. Good story.
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Thanks, yes, optimism rules, or should do
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You’re welcome.
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Dear Michael,
This one made me laugh. I guess she doesn’t appreciate his misquote fest. Funny stuff. Welcome back.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle
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just like they say, if you don’t like it, change your liking. 🙂
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I’e not heard that before but I like it and shall look after it, cheers Plaridel
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Sometimes the cursing is the story.
It can be nice to have some levity in a bad situation. It can also get one hurt.
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You’re right, he’s walking a thin line. Thanks for commenting
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Ever the optimst! Disasters can break a person but keeping a sense of humor if you can is a must
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If you can is the big one, Laurie. Thanks for reading and commenting
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