Cindy shrugged. “I like them both. What do you think?”
“I’ll go with whichever’s cheaper.”
Cindy rolled her eyes before cutting him a look. “Men,” she mumbled as they neared the painting she was leaning toward. A red barn set beneath a blue sky on a field of green. It conjured memories she thought lost to her, causing tears to well in her eyes. “This one.”
Josh flipped the paper slip up to check the price. He thought he may cry also.
WC: 100
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Josh sounds like Oscar Wilde’s definition of a cynic: someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing
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Could be, but I think he’s about to spend the money. Understanding why is another matter.
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I’m not sure his heart is in this exercise.
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I’m sure it’s not. Thanks Sandra!
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Dear Russell,
He did tell her to choose a painting. She did. The one that touched her. Hopefully his team will win and he’ll get over it. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle! I’m sure he’ll be fine, and if not, he’ll at least have a great piece of art to appreciate.
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That man has no soul! Great take on the photo prompt, Russell.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks Susan!
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He’ll pay if it means he gets to watch the game in peace, but I’m not sure how long this relationship will last!
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Thanks Iain! He does seem a bit selfish, doesn’t he.
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I smiled, it’s only cash.🙂
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Thanks Mike, and so true! We so often sweat those expenses, but most of the time, we’re better off if we just go ahead and spend the money.
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Haha it happens to the best of us. Pays to be invested lol.
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Sure does! Thanks Tannille!
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This left me grinning.
Life and relationships, hmm?
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Thanks C! Glad you liked it.
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A little retail therapy? Nice one. 🙂
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Thanks!
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He’ll get over it, in time! Delightfully different Russell.
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Thanks Keith! I suspect in a week or two he won’t miss the money at all.
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This is such a poignant little tale. Loved it. It rings so very true. For me, it’s going into antique stores and seeing an old painting or photo that transports me into a memory. Love it!
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So happy you liked it!
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This is a good example of “Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus.” As long as they orbit the sun of love, they’ll be fine 😉
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Thanks! We are different beings for sure. It’s great when the orbits work out.
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🙂
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To buy with the heart or the brain, one can be expensive but more rewarding. At least she got the one which meant something to her.
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Thanks Michael!
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Made me laugh, never go shopping with a man.
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Thanks Susan! Glad you liked it!
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A good portrait of two people and their relationship. Well done.
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Thanks Eugenia!
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The way I see it is simple… he doesn’t dig on art but he loves his wife enough to get her what she wants – even if it does make him cringe…. compromises!
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Gotta have those compromises, for sure. Thanks Dale!
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For sure!
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Ah, I wonder how long this relationship will last. Although, I do think his thought funny about wanting to cry when he saw the price tag.
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Oh, I think they may be alright. Hopefully he’ll figure out that she is way more important than a few bucks. Thanks for stopping by Sascha!
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Josh is obviously not into art 🙂 Maybe Cindy will be a good influence on him.
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I think it’s possible.
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