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55 - A Better Life

It certainly looked like a better deal than the wilderness: air conditioner, hot and cold running water, and even a door to shut out the coyotes and mountain lions! It sounded idyllic, until she realized the price.







Oh deer! Where would she find a job in this economy?











Alas, luxury was not to be hers.

About Friday Flash 55: The challenge is to write a complete story in fifty-five words. If you've written a 55-flash, go let The G-Man know!

8 comments:

Brian Miller said...

oh deer....ha...we have a family of 7 that live in our back yard...and in this economy it is not easy....that i know...

September 28, 2012 at 5:47 AM
Margaret said...

hunting season is upon us (political as well) Lets hope we get it right when "America" votes this year.

September 28, 2012 at 6:15 AM
izzy said...

28 ionricnWhat a price indeed! I feel the same way about my 2 ducks- Thanks!

September 28, 2012 at 7:31 AM
Alice Audrey said...

I'm sure she wouldn't mind becoming a freeloader. That's what the deer that live on my mother's porch act like. If only they would limit themselves to eating the weeds.

September 28, 2012 at 8:21 AM
G-Man said...

They are like RATS!!
But they are beautiful creatures.
(And delicious)
Loved your Cervine 55
Great pics too!
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

September 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Bubba said...

The grass is always greener. ☺

Cute 55, Ann!

September 28, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Unknown said...

They are both beautiful and delicious. Ahem...love that pictures and your surreal 55! Mine is here
Have you a ROCKING AND BLESSED WEEKEND!!!
hugs
shakira

September 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Old Egg said...

None of us has complete wisdom as we all wish to choose our own fate and spurn protective arms around us.

September 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

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