It didn’t worry me when Aunty Joan started talking to the lamps, not like it worried my mother whose flustered hands pressed my spine towards the door.
We spoke about it later, her fingers wrapped in mine as she tried to convince me that there was something wrong about the way my Aunt shouldered life.
“Normal people don’t talk to inanimate objects Jessie. You can’t hold a conversation with something that isn’t living.”
I didn’t mention that the green lamp with orange trim was supposed to be Argus Vien, three times world boxing champion and a dab hand at checkers.
Haha! I think you’re missing an “m”, though: “green lap.” 😉
janet
Unique and creative and quite funny. 🙂
Thank you.
Why let everyone know? I’m sure Argus wouldn’t want everyone jabbering in his ear. Nicely done.
Thank you very much, and I’m sure Argus would not appreciate everyone and anyone chattering away to him.
I love your writing style – so clear and straightforward. And a great story too.
Thank you very much, it is nice to hear that there does seem to be a writing style present. Though I do have some weird, twisty, rambling pieces like Scholar tucked away.
She has the same gift as her grandmother- Lamp whisperers. Great Story.
What a wonderful way to put it.
Dear Carol,
Sometimes you can have a much better conversation with an inanimate object than with another person. They’re better listeners. Nice one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you very much and I completely agree, I have a dress mannequin I named Eleanor (after Eleanor of Aquitaine) and a wooden duck which sits on my desk called Ducky.
Very humorous story. I really enjoyed it. At least Aunty Joan was never lonely.
Indeed and I’m glad you found it humorous. It is nice to know I can write a funny piece when I want to.
Talking to lamps…cool idea. I liked your story. shouldered life… haven’t heard that one in a while… I may ‘borrow’ it.
Help yourself, I’m glad you enjoyed.
Haha I love it! Lamps with personalities fantastic!
Thank you very much, it is turning out to be a far more popular story than expected.
I talk to inanimate objects all the time – it started out with teddy bears and dolls. Aunty Joan has friends wherever she goes. Good job!
Thank you very much, I tend to think inanimate objects can be great conversationalists since they never tell you your an idiot for saying something. They just look at you in a judging manner if you have lost just enough of your sanity.
I love the little addition about being a checker champ.