Happy Anniversary to Rochelle’s special brand of Friday Fiction! I’ve been gone a while, so I’m a bit rusty, but I hope you enjoy my little tale below.
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The Piano Whisperer
Although they did indeed live side by side on the piano keyboard, Ebony and Ivory did not live together in perfect harmony. They argued constantly, and anyone attempting to play their keys caused a cacophony that attracted cats from miles around.
In desperation, the keyboard’s owner called in the Piano Whisperer. He sat at the keyboard and leant in close.
‘Right you little bastards,’ he hissed. ‘Play nice or it’s off to the under-fives Musical Mayhem group, got it?’
The keyboard responded with a perfect rendition of Beethoven’s Ode To Joy.
And they all lived happily and harmoniously ever after.
(100 words)
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For those who don’t know, Friday Fictioneers is a challenge to write a 100 word story from a picture prompt. It’s hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, and anyone can play. Thanks for hosting, Rochelle! Check out the link below to see what other fictioneers did with this week’s prompt.
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EL Appleby: Brain Fragments 
I was trying to figure out how I could come up with your email address to check in, see how you were doing and say you were missed. And here you are. Your story is still in perfect tune. Hope you are, too.
janet
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Thanks Janet
I missed you too! It’s great to be back 🙂
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We’ve missed you! I’ve missed you! Where have you been? Are you okay??? Good story as usual. Keys should always get along. 😉
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HI Jackie
I’ve been off having adventures! I think I need a couple more weeks to get into my stride but thanks for your kind comments. Looking forward to reading your blog again 😀
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Having adventures is an excellent excuse! Well done! 🙂
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Well you brought a smile to my face with that. I suspect Macca would giggle a little too.
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I’m probably showing my age here, but remember this being in the charts when I was young (won’t say how young!). Glad you enjoyed my silly tale. thanks for commenting 😀
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The perfect key to a great Friday. Wonderous to have you back in town!
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Thanks Trey. Feels a bit weird being back – a bit like jumping back onto a roundabout going at full pelt. Might take a week or two to get back into the rhythm of it.
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I always wondered what those piano whisperers actually said. Good to see you back, look forward to more.
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thank you! It’s nice to be back 🙂
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Nice cute little tale, and I can almost imagine the animated versions of the two Bastards. C’mon, Disney-Pixar, do the film!
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Thanks Perry. I love the idea of a cartoon version!
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A cleaver tale.
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Oh, brilliant! That was quite the threat. Which reminds me, I must dust off my piano and remind her what to do.
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Loved it.
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Dear EL,
So happy to see my favorite elf back in the fold. 🙂 If this is rusty, bring it on and more of it. Loved the ebony and ivory line. Perfect harmony. Well done. I’m laughing with delight.
shalom,
Rochelle
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thanks Rochelle, glad I made you laugh!
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Dear El,
You have not lost your touch. I am so glad to read your words again. Perhaps I should become the El Appleby whisperer. Or has that position been filled.
Welcome home.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks Doug. You can be my whisperer anytime, as long as you’re not as harsh as my piano whisperer!
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Sometimes you just have to tell it straight to get some action. Nice one, and lovely to see you back. I felt a nice sense of anticipation when I saw your avatar on the linky and you didn’t disappoint.
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Thanks Sandra, it’s lovely to be back! I’ve missed this so much 🙂
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I giggled. Nice job!
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Ah.. wonderful to have you back again.. and piano whisperers are needed .. I know some musicians that need to use a little bit of whispering.
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This story really makes me laugh. I really want to see the movie version of the Piano Whisperer now. 🙂 Beautiful job.
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welcome back! your stories are always a treat to read. loved the way the Piano Whisperer handled the situation. ^^
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What can one say? Except perfect.
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Oh, El! Good to see you back!! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been. No rust here, this was a joy!
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Thank you!
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AnElephantCant condone such strong language, but loved your little tale regardless.
Very entertaining.
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Great send-up of that politically correct song. Ron
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I like how this whisperer works. I may have to borrow him for a couple of problem things/people in my life.
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I never knew piano whisperers were so harsh. 😉
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Hahaha! And a hearty welcome back, El! I missed this story last week since I was out of town and had a story ready and everything. Oh well, that’s show-biz. I see the batteries are fully charged here with the usual El Creative Juices. Good story! Now, if only Paul can get his Beatles music publishing rights back …
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