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100 Word Story: Curiosity
“Do you see the cat in the window? He’s lying on his back and has his feet up in the air.”
“Consider it art, living art, animal art.”
“That’s a different way of thinking.”
She grabbed her phone from her back pocket to take a picture of the cat lying on its back in the window, two stories up from where she stood.
The cat righted itself, stood up, then pounced on the window screen with all four paws. She yelled for him to stop but realized her yelling could be an invitation.
It was, they said, a remarkable photo.
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Wonderful metaphor – a beloved cat leaping against the screen, two stories up. I also like the reference to animal art. Thought provoking.
Thank you! It was unintentional but so much of writing is, right? So glad (and honored) that you’re reading my blog, Dan.