too regal to reach fifty
Marie:
Costume’s cut.
Costumier:
It’s being boned. Put this corset on.
Marie:
You want to strangle me now?
Costumier:
South London chokes me too. We’re moving out after the show. You’ll visit?
Marie:
Not in this bodice.
Costumier:
It’s period!
Marie:
Director’s changed it. He’s doing ‘Marie Antoinette’ post-modern.
Costumier:
Quick. Take it off or it’s me for the chop.
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I love it! Off with her head!
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Chop chop!
Loved your 50 words encompassing Joni Mitchell. Respect!
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Theatre in 50 words! Shakespeare is somewhere jealous of your talent!
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You are much too generous! Loved ‘Steam for Breakfast’ on your blog.
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Love this! Great use of 50 words, You totally rose to this occasion.
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Thank you Carrie! I loved following the journey of your 50 words post. This challenge has been an adventure.
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Yes, I really like this challenge. I am always looking to practice saying less but meaning more. This was a great exercise. Honestly, I read a lot of entries, curious how others took the direction. Yours was at the top. So good.
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That’s high praise as there is such a lot of quality! Thanks Carrie.
It’s been great to see how writers tackle this. Agree with you, I always like to figure out how to use less words. Such a skill!
I’m having a great time exploring your site and enjoying the rich imagery in your poetry.
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You’ve taken the gauntlet and thrown! I’m curious about what happens next.
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All I can tell is the show will go on!
I loved the flow of your 50 words of fiction.
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I haven’t written one. 😀 Not brave enough!
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Ahh. It it the Fog post I recall! I love it! You are so gifted. 50 words will be a breeze for you!
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Thanks, Lita! 🙂
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I could see everything with my eyes, especially her reaction to the corset.
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Definitely! Corsets you either love or hate I think. They definitely look great but no one has hips that tiny now! I loved reading about the traditional Cascarones for fiesta on your site. You make such beautiful crafts by hand. I know if you are the costumier you would do the most amazing corset!
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Thank you so much. I think I would love to do that, well maybe in my younger years.
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This is a great take on the prompt. Loved it.
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Thank you. Your blog is beautiful!
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Thanks so much for stopping by and the follow :), I loved your entries too.
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This is dynamite, Lita. Not just one story, but a subplot as well, in fifty words! Brilliant.
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Thank you so much! You have made my day now. I am still thinking of the superb poem you crafted ‘Wrong Answer’. Top drawer.
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Great one. Was that stiff corset meant to strangle Marie also 🙂 Or would the ” Off with her head” part come in the next installment?
Shakti
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Hello Shakti!
You must be a dramaturg to raise this great point! I’m plumping for next instalment. So watch this space!
I just visited your fascinating site Shakti. Full of inspirational posts. I am exploring your work today! Excited.
Lita
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Excellent response, dear Lita. I didn’t even attempt this one. Good for you!
Hope your week is going well. We just got back from the beach. I’m trying to sneak in a visit with you before my workshop gets going. Sorry to be so rushed.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Super to hear from you Kathy! As always.
I can’t wait to hear more about your workshop and how it goes and enjoying second hand some of the gems you find as a group. I am a big fan of your posts and as I am a recent arrival to WP luckily I can enjoy anew the work you have archived. Super blog. Your bring Ecuador and good literature to my front door!
I am sending all good wishes for a great workshop. I wish I was near Cuenca just now! Have a great time of it.
Hugs
Lita
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love it! the drama behind the scenes – lol
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😀 Thank you so much Liana! It was inspired by a moment in a costume shop that made me smile!
Hope all is well. More power to your blog.
Now I know I’m lighting up April when I wear an extra piece of blue.
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🙂 Thanks Lita! Off to feeding therapy today, almost done after 6 years! Somehow I think I will miss therapy. Our occupational therapist is like extended family after all these years… Hope you have a great day! I’ll be thinking of you and all the others who are advocating for autism this April!
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Brilliant! I hope the session goes great today. 😀
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