Story by Ruth
All the silent letters gathered at the Overpass one day, roiling with discontent.
The First “R” in Sarsaparilla exclaimed, “We’re not being heard!”
“If you’re not going to use me, I’ll just go back to the herd,” said The “A” in Heard.
But another protest had already been scheduled for that morning. It was the Misunderstood Phrases Consortium.
“I suppose if a king were doing sit-ups, it would be correct, but please do not call me ‘Regime,’ said Fitness Regimen. “That’s not my name.”
If they’re all there, their tempers will be flaring! You’re sure to see your sentences in fragments.
Legend has it that it all went down at Mile Marker 26. All because they didn’t want to fall through the cracks.
This weeks collaboration was written by the one they call, Auntie Ruth. Two things that aren’t a crash of letters are her blogs. You can find her at grace-gratitude.blog and praypower4today.wordpress.com. Cheers, Ruth!
Cheers to Kathy & Warren for the continued $10 Patronage. You can find me on Ko Fi, Patreon, Etsy, Amazon, Skillshare and Threadless.
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Brilliant!
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Ruth wrote us a great story.
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Thanks, Peter! Glad to be a part of the process. Your doodles and dramatic reading pulled it together and brought it to life. Well-done!
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Arf and aww, cheers Ruth!
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Hilarious, top marks for this post 🙂 🙂
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Cheers, David. Don’t forget to check out Ruths own sites (linked too in the post).
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Very good. I have great sympathy with the silent letters.
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I think we can all relate to them, right? Heh.
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Inspired!
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Thanks, Marge! I really enjoyed your Sunday Story as well. 👍 Spot-on punnery!
https://littlefears.co.uk/2019/05/26/grave-reading/
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Thanks, Ruth! 🙂
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It’s a fab tale.
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Having just returned from a silent P, I think this is superb. Tremendous collaboration, and what a great blog Auntie Ruth has!
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So kind of you to say, Peter! 🙏
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Cheers, Peter. Glad you enjoyed!
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I suppose the Homonym Identity Crisis hotline will be lit up presently (with a present to present to the LittleFears president).
“But what about us homophones?” the blue/blew bear/bare bawled/bald.
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Score!🥅
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Hah, awesome!
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Grate x
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Ooooof! 😀
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😊
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Yay! 👏 It’s my Tiny Tale on Little Fears today. What a privilege to be part of the Fears Family! Thanks for the invite, Peter. ‘Preciate all the kind comments.
💗Love,
Auntie Ruth🌻
PS Please don’t slouch.
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Hah, thank you, Ruth. Is a pleasure having you!
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Always available for more stories, Peter! I’m also fun at parties. Well, Tupperware parties and knitting circles. 👵Hope you’re getting your rest, dear heart!
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This was a great story, Ruth. As always, no amount of Psyching is enouGH when reAding a Little Fears post. Now I Know where to find more of that!
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I’d tip my hat in thanks to you, Agyani, but I don’t wear hats. Messes up my hair and gives me a flat-top! Instead, here’s a high-five ✋ Thanks for commenting!
💗Love,
Auntie Ruth🌻
PS Please eat more veggies.
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Arrrrgh! Haha!
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