Boe was a good ole country boy; rich and handsome too.
After daddy died, he’d had to run the farm. But, he was tired of milking cows and feeding hogs.
Boe took off for college in the big city.
At a party, he met Victoria. Her sapphire eyes captivated him.
Eventually, Boe took her to the farm to meet Mama.
He showed her around the farm. Pointing, she asked, “What’s that?”
“Wild mushrooms in dung. We feed ‘em to the hogs.”
She wrinkled her nose.
At dinner Mama announced, “Roasted hog and wild mushrooms tonight.”
Victoria wrinkled her nose again.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt: Connie Gayer
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***** this is a rewrite of a story from 2015. The views were few back then since I had just started my writing journey.
Enjoy !!!
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
June 6, 2018 at 7:05 pm
That got me chuckling! I could just picture the whole thing. I was probably relating a bit too much with Victoria since I’ve not been on a farm either! 😆🙀💕
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June 6, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Gosh … I’m happy you had a good laugh. This challenge has had everyone writing funny stories so your reaction is perfect.
I went to a farm once. I saw the chicken being killed for dinner. I couldn’t bring myself to eat it nor do I like chicken to this day. Traumatic for me … : (
I guess you could say there’s a bit of Victoria in me. LOLOL 😂😂😂
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June 7, 2018 at 2:12 am
I hear ya! I’d never survive. I’d name all the animals and make them pets. And nobody better touch them! Haha 😂
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June 5, 2018 at 3:24 am
Wait. If the wild mushrooms are fed to hogs, does that mean the people are pigs?
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June 6, 2018 at 3:05 pm
HA HA …. some people are pigs in their mind.
This was a fun week of humorous stories. Thanks for leaving
your funny comment.
Isadora 😎
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June 5, 2018 at 12:09 am
Wonderfully descriptive. I could see her nose wrinkle.
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June 6, 2018 at 3:02 pm
Thank you, Dawn. I could imagine her wrinkling her nose too.
A city girl in the country may not work for her.
Isadora 😎
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June 4, 2018 at 7:45 pm
Mama will make sure that Victoria either cease to wrinkle her nose or leave…
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June 6, 2018 at 3:03 pm
HA HA … yes, Bjorn, Mama may not want Victoria for her son.
Glad you stopped by to leave a comment … thank you.
Isadora 😎
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June 4, 2018 at 6:57 pm
Roasted hog and wild mushrooms sounds delicious. I’ll be back for second helpings! Is it served with crab apple jelly? Please?
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June 6, 2018 at 3:08 pm
HA HA … I’m sure there will be seconds if Mama’s a good cook.
The city gal may have had these foods in city restaurants but seeing the process
was a bit much for Victoria. It’s been a fun week of stories. Thanks, Penny, for stopping by
and leaving your hungry comment. : )
Isadora 😎
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June 12, 2018 at 9:29 am
What ?
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June 12, 2018 at 12:06 pm
???
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June 4, 2018 at 6:41 pm
Hehe! I guess mama does not like Victoria much. City girl stealing his simple minded Boe. I found the story really cute.
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June 6, 2018 at 3:12 pm
Or, maybe, Boe asked Mama to make his favorite foods for Victoria.
Sometimes, you walk right into a culture you didn’t realize was very different
from yours. Victoria must have had something like these foods in city restaurants.
But … seeing the process was a bit much for her. Glad you enjoyed my story.
Thanks for stopping by …
Isadora 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 9:27 pm
I think that Mama was up to something. 😀
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June 4, 2018 at 5:51 pm
HA HA … Mama may be trying to get rid of this city slicker and has figured out the way.
Glad you enjoyed, Sylvia. Have a wonderful week.
Issy 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 4:01 pm
Well done and interesting take on the prompt. Reminds me of some if the stories English war brides told. Some London girl lands on a farm in a remote part of the prairie. 😊
Life is full of challenges and new experiences and the g.f. will adjust depending on how much she wants Boe. My mom-in-law taught me a LOT. 😄
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June 4, 2018 at 6:15 pm
I agree, Christine. I had a mother-in-law who was kind and loving towards me. Not all mother-in-laws are bad some can be quite caring.
It’s tough to be city gal on a farm. I wonder if she could adjust for love. Mmmm ….
Thanks for popping by and commenintg.
Isadora 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Hahahaha! That city girl belongs in the city. LOL! Cute story, Issy!
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June 2, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Some women can’t be country girls. 😊
She’ll have to adjust or convince Boe the city is the place for them. Realtionships … not always easy. Thanks, PJ. Have a fun weekend.
Izzy 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 5:02 pm
LOL! So true!
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June 2, 2018 at 12:48 pm
Mmmm..Roasted hog and wild mushrooms …. I wonder if that is the way to Boe’s heart? Victoria probably needs to show some appreciation for such fine dining 😉
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June 2, 2018 at 10:14 am
Hmm, sounds like Victoria isn’t suited to country living. Fun story!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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June 4, 2018 at 5:52 pm
Sometimes, you just can’t take the city out of the girl.
Glad you enjoyed, Susan. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 8:05 am
She’ll be popping into McD’s on the way home methinks!. Nice one
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June 4, 2018 at 5:53 pm
HA HA … McD’s might be more her style. Thanks for the laugh and comemnt, Keith.
It’s always a pleasure to see you here.
Isadora 😎
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June 1, 2018 at 11:39 pm
LOL! Reminds me of the first time I was served venison…I think Boe will be looking for a new girl soon.
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June 2, 2018 at 2:01 am
Me too, Donna. I was tricked into eating venison. I didn’t like it. I only eat fish – no meat or chicken or pork. Hopefully, Victoria will adjust. Ha ha
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 2:05 am
I discovered if it’s baked in cream of mushroom soup and the soup is tossed, it doesn’t taste gamey. Who knew? LOL!
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June 2, 2018 at 4:56 pm
😳
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June 1, 2018 at 11:10 pm
It goes with the territory. It’s very seldom that a mother will like a prospective daughter-in-law.
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June 2, 2018 at 2:04 am
Sons are special for moms. I’ve got 3 girls but have viewed these behaviors from afar. There are women who can win mother-in-laws over. I did. 😊
Thanks
Isadora 😎
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June 1, 2018 at 10:52 pm
Oh! Mama knows best, that’s for sure. Great take on the prompt!
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June 2, 2018 at 1:56 am
I wonder which way this could go. Perhaps, a longer version could clear that up. Mamas can be overprotective with their sons. Sssssooo … many ways to go. Mmm … I’ll have to write more. Thanks, Alicia. Have a super weekend 😊
Cheers 🍷Izzy 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 3:16 am
I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.
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June 1, 2018 at 10:52 pm
Hmmm…just kinda turned me off of bacon and mushrooms
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June 2, 2018 at 1:57 am
Who doesn’t love 💕 bacon 😊
Thanks
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June 1, 2018 at 8:06 pm
Methinks Victoria is the wrong woman for Boe…
Just sayin’
Mama knows what she’s doing…
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June 1, 2018 at 8:42 pm
You right, Dale. I think Mama’s not letting her boy go that easily.
All that cash and the farm … MMMMmmm – she’d best get her some overalls on and start picking mushrooms.
LOLOL …. good week for fun writing. Have a super weekend.
Isadora 😎
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June 2, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Oh no… not some city slicker, that’s for sure…
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June 1, 2018 at 7:46 pm
Querida Isadora,
Pork sounds even less appetizing than ever. 😉 No quiero comer puerco o hongos tampóco. Otra vez, como Na’ama, digo ‘cute story.’ ❤
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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June 1, 2018 at 8:46 pm
Querida Rochelle,
No me gusta puerco o hongos tampoco. LOLOL
I just had to write something a bit silly. But, it sure isn’t as funny as the ones all
of you guys have put together this week. Super fun stories !!!
Carino,
Isadora 😎
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June 1, 2018 at 10:54 pm
I know! too difficult to write a serious piece with Russell standing there up to his knees in muck.
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June 2, 2018 at 1:46 am
LOLOL … I didn’t know it was Russell in the photo until I was popping through the comments on different blogs. The purple princess, Dale and Russell should write a comedy book 📚 called it “The 3 Amigos Invisible Box Mystery”. YUP 😳 it’s been a wild FF. Perhaps, R is planting fun stuff. 😂😃🤣😄
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June 1, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Poor Victoria – and naughty Mother who knows exactly what she is doing. Victoria will be leaving without eating breakfast tomorrow morning. Great story.
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June 1, 2018 at 8:50 pm
I think Mama wants to pick the gal Boe gets to be with. Mama may decide to add mushrooms to Victoria’s omelet. LOL
Thanks, Jilly. Glad you enjoyed my little tale.
Isadora 😎
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June 1, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Cute story! This is fun AND now I know about this Friday Fictioneers stuff! 🙂 Thank you for spreading the fun! 🙂 Na’ama
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June 1, 2018 at 8:48 pm
Yes, Na’ama … Fridays are Fictioneers time to write with the photo prompt the ‘Purple Queen’ provides.
Pop on over and give it a try. 😊 Glad you enjoyed my little tale.
Isadora 😎
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June 1, 2018 at 8:52 pm
Check it out. I have, thanks to you! (and let them know, too!) 🙂
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