55 Flash Fiction: Clueless

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 11:59 pm | In writing...

It’s 55 time!  Okay, it was 55 time about three hours ago.  But better late than never, right, G?

“Everybody I’ve talked to has said such wonderful things about her… what happened?” she asked gently, but with genuine interest.
“She…” he began on a sigh, then paused to collect himself.  “She is wonderful: smart, funny, kind, resourceful…  She’s just wonderful.”  He grew quiet.
“So…?” she prompted.
“So, I don’t know… I just don’t know.”

Story behind the story:

It’s not women’s fault they can’t figure men out.  Men can’t figure men out.

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11 Responses to “55 Flash Fiction: Clueless”

  1. Susan @ inappropriateSue Says:

    No they can’t! I LOVE THIS! LOL Very true and funny and sad at the same time. What is wrong with those Martian boys anyway? ;)
    Get a clue boys, get a clue.
    Thanks for visiting mine which was right HERE

  2. brian miller Says:

    yeah…i feel that. been married for almost 14 years and i hav yet to figure it all out. smiles. nice 55.

    mine is up!

  3. G-Man Says:

    Certainly not talking about YOU, unless they are idiots!
    Excellent 55 Smoofy.
    Thank you for placating an old man…You Rock Baby.
    As always, your stories are food for thought, and please have a Kick Ass Week-End….G-Daddy

  4. Hootin' Anni Says:

    Sooooooo, isn’t this the norm? I thought so. Guess I’ve been under my rock too long. Great 55.

    Mine’s HERE

    Not really ‘fiction’ this week. You can find it by scrolling below my show n tell friday.

  5. Alice Audrey Says:

    I’ve heard that conversation far more than I wanted to, often directed at me.

  6. Titanium Says:

    Amazing, isn’t it? It takes a strong man to love a strong woman.

    Mine is up- better late than late, I always say…

  7. KB Says:

    It’s a wonder any of us make any sense at all really. Hehe. Loved this.

  8. Akannie Says:

    Ah…sweet mysteries of the Universe….just sayin’….

    Great 55!!!!

  9. Prats Says:

    Loved this !!!!! can relate to this too :)

  10. kathleen Says:

    Hah! So, so true! Nicely done!
    Here’s mine:
    http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2010/01/flash-fiction-friday-uh-oh.html

  11. Mojo Says:

    Heh. Ummmyeah.

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