Sorry it’s a bit (a lot) late. We got back later than expected. The title of this week’s image is in German so I could be completely wrong when I translate it roughly as ‘On the way to church’. However, for me, the title fits perfectly. The couple have a such self-satisfied expressions. He could be thinking about something funny a friend said to him in the bar, but she has that particular curl of the lip suggesting, ‘I have really made it’ that, to my eye, makes her instantly antipathetic. But that’s not the only interpretation of the scene. Who are these people walking side by side but not touching? Where are they going on this brisk autumn day and why—a wedding, to the reading of a will? And what is on the piece of paper? That painting is dated 1935 if that gives you more ideas.
You don’t have quite as long to cogitate this week, but when you have your story, please post the link in the comments, before next Thursday.
Jane Dougherty Writes 
Just cheked in to see if you’d posted this yet and a minute later here it is! Super stuff. Will come back with my tale once I’ve considered that self satisfied smile … 🙂
It’s been a long, tiring week. I’m going to let my story simmer for a while and try and catch up on what i’ve missed 🙂
A bit of humour for you this week Jane.
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/microfiction-challenge-17-a-satisfied-couple/
Not a very appealing pair. Here you go. Any feedback welcomed. I’ve tried to write a monologue, so it might be a bit more wobbly than usual.
https://fmmewritespoems.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/going-to-church-microfiction-for-jane-dougherty
Here are my thoughts, thanks for the date Jane….
https://summerstommy.com/2016/10/09/microfiction-challenge-17-a-satisfied-couple-gertrude-and-stein/
I left off the church and didn’t explain the smugness all that well. Hell, I might try again:
https://myfrillyfreudianslip.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/jane-doughertys-microfiction-challenge-17-eva-and-jurgen/
Hi Jane. Well, I have probably veered too far away from the artist’s original intent but I enjoyed my meandering and this is the result. I haven’t totally fact-checked everything (It’s not as if I’m Donald Trump and every word I utter needs to be examined) but that is why we call it fiction, right? http://engleson.ca/?page_id=7950
And where we get the words ‘trumpery’ and ‘trumped’ up too 🙂
A short little snip about a sly preacher and and a happy couple. 🙂
https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/hook-line-and-dairy-farming/
I promise to pen another installment of Seasoning soon. But I wanted to try something shorter. 🙂 Have a good week Jane!
I didn’t see one last week. Did I just not receive the notification or where you otherwise occupied? Off to read this now 🙂
Oh my goodness! Right you are! I am woefully behind…and such a lovely prompt painting too! My partner had surgery last week and I’m afraid I was a bit consumed with preparation for the homecoming and recovery. I have a bit of catching up to do! Though I have missed the micros. This week was a nice detour. 😊
You can always add last weeks image if you get into a writing frenzy. I thought it would fit your story line quite well 🙂
Already on it Jane. It is a perfect fit. This week works well too! So we shall have two installments this week!
I thought we might 🙂