https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-69/
We’re gathered together to tell our stories, prompted by our host, Denise’s word: HELP! If you’re not familiar with her weekly challenge, Six-Sentence-Stories, it’s time you click her link above for info, and get started! I promise you’ll soon be hooked!
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“Come in, Judd…hope that frown’s not for me–coffee?”
Judd sat across from Richard’s desk–“Yes, on the coffee…frown is speeding ticket I got 10 minutes ago–haven’t had one since my twenties, makes me feel old.”
Richard grinned, handed Judd a steaming mug–“my preacher license only covers comforting the sick, marrying folks and counseling them when they hit a rough patch…or burying them; sorry I’m not able to fix traffic tickets.”
Laughing lightly, Judd moved on to his reason for requesting an appointment: “I had a weird nightmare–I dreamed I was experiencing the same scenario you lived, and wrote about…the strange music and knocking on the walls, and becoming deathly ill during your stay in the Birchwick Cliff victorian–the details were exactly the same as you described, but it wasn’t you–it was me…I wonder if I’m going crazy.”
Richard leaned back in his chair, steepled his fingers as he studied Judd’s face for a moment, then said, “wow–I didn’t anticipate my readers might have that response, but I can tell you’re troubled; my instinctive suggestion, since you’re a talented and successful artist, is–paint it, put it on canvas so you can see it…if that doesn’t help, you can sell it for a hefty price–Munch’s ‘Scream’ is still a favorite among collectors.”
Judd wasn’t sure if he should be grateful or embarrassed–“that’s it?…just paint it and pray for sudden wealth…Lorelei will either laugh her head off, or invite you to another lasagna dinner”; to which Richard shrugged, replied, “hey, I go for simple solutions first–it might work.”
~ Cale
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Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 
It may indeed work.
Paintings are another breed and people who paint from their nightmares make very compelling art,
he may be right, it may sell for a hefty price, worth a try.
I was waiting for your story to drop because of last week already. Loved it.
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I am a simple solution seeker myself.
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I am just asking my hubby (who is an artist now)…. He said… ‘what??’ I will let you know next time! Still, lasagne is always good – wherever in the world.
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That sounds like good advice from Richard: “just paint it and pray for sudden wealth”
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Richard’s advice makes perfect sense. I hope Judd takes that advice.
Methinks there may be a deeper mystery surrounding Judd’s dream. Good episode, Cale.
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You lose nothing by trying the simple way first.
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Many thanks for your encouragement always, Denise!
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Thanks Chris, I’m curious about your husband’s thoughts–maybe he can help with my next episode!
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Bless you, Reelika–thank you for your wonderful comment.
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It’s always nice when “simple” works first! Thanks for reading, Violet😊
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Exactly!
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Thanks Frank, l guess we’ll see what’s next. I’ll be over to read your posts tomorrow (Friday)😊
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I did ask him, but sadly he said he never remembers dreams or nightmares. Lucky him, I would say!
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Yes, it’s a blessing to not remember dreams–I have terrible nightmares with some frequency.
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A simple solution perhaps. Perhaps not, for I get the sense there is much more to this story.
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Maybe…thanks muchly for reading and your response!
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Hmmm…that sky is Munch’s ‘Scream’ is reminiscent of a cheesy lasagne. I say go for painting AND dinner!
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Sounds good to me!
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Interesting
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Thank you.
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