Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Foul Weather

Hunched over in her chair, eyes down, the curved handle of her cane within easy reach, Minnie prepares to shield herself against the shards of a shattered friendship. 

Millie’s face is like a strawberry.  Ruby red.  Ripe with anger.  Her quiet demeanor turns hurricane-and in its wake, $2000 worth of bills, and 60 years of amiable acquaintance rain down around the palm of Minnie’s outstretched hand.  A rainbow colored storm.

Minnie is stunned.  She’d only demanded what was owed to her. She finds that the novelty in owning a hotel on Boardwalk is gone.

 

 

This week's Trifecta one-word prompt is inspired by the recent arrival of the Hong Kong monsoons and the start of April in general.
rain (transitive verb)
1: to pour down
2: to give or administer abundantly <rained blows on his head>

3: to take a lot of money in bill form and toss it up in the air. This is most effectively done at a strip club for the effect of raining one dollar bills on the dancers (and it makes them feel so pretty), or to snub a hater by throwing money into their face that then falls to the floor like rain (use this when paying a debt to a punk bitch who keeps asking for their money to the point that they are ruining your friendship or when dumping someone who has been bankrolling you for a while now that you're making money).

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34 comments:

  1. DraugApril 2, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Further proof that Monopoly kills. ;) This is a cute piece. Brings back memories of childhood and fights over board games.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2013 at 9:55 AM

      Thanks Draug! I hate Monopoly! If the animosity doesn't do a person in, they run the risk of dying from boredom;)

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  2. katie eggemanApril 2, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I was stumped by this week's prompt. It's amazing how well it is being used by everyone. Visiting the grandkids has inhibited my writing time but not necessarily my commenting. I go home this week to my routine. Your post is very good.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      You need that time with your grandkids! You'll return to writing, when you are good and ready-and we will all be here:) And thanks!

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Oh Valerie, this line: "Minnie prepares to shield herself against the shards of a shattered friendship." So wonderful, especially since it is tongue in cheek.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks Jennifer! I think it's what I do best! I just need to learn to write more of it:)

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  4. renae April 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I sometimes feel I have missed what goes on over here at 'For the Love of Pete'. Did someone do you wrong? Or are you being creative in the use of the word 'trifecta'? I've been gone awhile. I've been in a fog all the other times, I guess. hahahaha.

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  5. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I'm in a fog most of the time, my dear! And if someone has done me wrong... ;)

    Trifecta is a writer's group that I've been participating in. Honing my skills with words. It's for poets too-so click on the link above and check it out!!

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  6. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmApril 2, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Interesting. This is one of those I want to know more background! These shorter pieces can sometimes be a tease ;-)

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  7. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Me too Lisa! I wonder if this is the first time Minnie and Millie have played Monopoly? Millie isn't a very good sport! ;)

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  8. AtreyeeApril 2, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Money is always tricky & sticky-even if its only make believe-no one wants to part with it & everyone wants more of it.Great take on the prompt with a deeper morale hidden beneath:-)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      Thanks Atreyee! So true about money-even when it's only Monopoly money!

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  9. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Haha I love it! I wasn't expecting that last sentence :) I'm glad you didn't run with the stripper part of the urban dictionary definition of the word haha!

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  10. lumdog2012April 2, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Ha! You suckered me in. Well written piece. But sad that these things actually happen.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks lumdog! One reason I dislike games sometimes is the overly competitive nature of my opponent! And strangely, I hate winning too-then I feel guilty!!

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  11. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Finding out how 'true' friends really are.... shards of a friendship, rainbow coloured storm - yummy :-)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      Thanks ramblings! Sadly, too many friendships have been ruined over board games!

      Glad you liked this one!

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  12. kymmApril 3, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Shards of a friendship is excellent.
    Definitely not a board game player. (Brings out the worst in me.)

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 7:41 AM

      Thank you kymm-I appreciate that! And I'm not much of a board game player either.

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  13. The Fiction VixenApril 3, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Love that take...x

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  14. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    This is terrific - I hate hate hate Monopoly for exactly this reason. And the rainbow colored money. Loved it.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      Same here Kelly! I never was lucky enough to own Boardwalk, but I sure as heck landed on it often enough;)

      And thank you so much for your comment!

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  15. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Adorable. I love it

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  16. ReneeApril 3, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Fortunately I only ever played Monopoly with my brothers. They cheated. I don't think we ever finished a game for real.

    Love your twist of the prompt, and the description of Ruby's face was great. Well done!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      Renee! Those brothers of yours! Monopoly can be trying enough without cheaters;)

      Thanks for your comments! I'm always so happy to see you've read my writing!

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  17. TrifectaApril 3, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I really love this. It's clever and sweet and well-written. One bit of concrit: that it's should be an its. Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaApril 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you so, so much for this comment! I really appreciate the feedback-and the sharp eyes too! "It's" has now been fixed! ;)

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  18. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Oh, this is awesome! Monopoly can strain relationships, that's for sure :) I hope they can find another game to mend their friendship over.

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  19. BarbApril 4, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    This is exactly why I don't play Monopoly. Well done!

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  20. Ann BennettApril 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    This is a well written piece. I really like what it turned into with two old women playing monopoly.

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  21. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Oh that game, my chilhood nemesis. I really enjoyed this. It was something I wish I had thought of. Very clever!

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