for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Dire and the limit 58 words.
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He’d led a life of reckless self-indulgence over recent years having sold his business for a small fortune.
However, it was only a matter of time before the money-pit dried up leaving him in dire straights.
There was nothing else for it, he had to find a job. After all, there’s no such thing as money for nothing.
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Love your fable and how you combined it with the video. Good stuff!
I’m pleased! Thanks so much.
Well
Done – and I smoked when you led us into the tag line from Dire straights!
That’s great, cheers Prior!
An old favorite
One of mine too!
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I’m enjoying this prompt as an excuse to listen to classic songs from my youth! A topical tape if one looks at the headlines about a certain Sir Philip Green this weekend too.
…now you come to mention it! Cheers Iain.
I have always loved your takes Keith 🙂
Not excepting this one 😛
That’s so nice of you Nima, thank you.
You are welcome Keith 🙂
Dear Keith,
Great minds do think alike. 😉 I love the way you worked the song and story together.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Indeed! Thanks so much Rochelle.
Nice! Now, to work with him … 😉
Quite probably Na’ama! Thanks.
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He’s a grasshopper and needs to go to the ants for a lesson!
Interesting thought Mimi!
And, in my limited experience, the chicks ain’t free!
No, I paid a fiver for a frozen one in Tescos yesterday.
Hi Keith – well done … and great you brought in Dire Straits … life is very dire for so many at the moment. Stay safe and take care – Hilary
Can’t wait to get back on the straights and narrows! Thanks Hilary.