Just the facts

“You can’t see them anymore because over the years they’ve mostly eroded away – like that one with the nose. There were lots more of them when I was a kid.”

“David!” The way she said his name was as short and sharp as the elbow that followed.

David ignored her. The kids, it seemed, were lapping it up; their wide eyes demanding more of dad’s facts.

“I know what you’re going to say,” He continued, “we thought the Pyramids were yellow?  Well kids, let me tell you about global warming.”

For the fifth time that morning, she rolled her eyes.


 

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Responses to “Just the facts”

  1. rochellewisoff

    Dear Peter,

    Everyone should have a dad who tells them ridiculous stories. 😉 I had one. Great memories.
    Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    1. MrBinks

      Thank you!

  2. Lynn Love

    Haha! Love to spin kids tall tales. We’ve told my son a few over the years, though we’ve been found out on every occasion so far. Great story that made me smile 🙂

    1. MrBinks

      A smile is all I ask for. Thank you.

      1. Lynn Love

        My pleasure 🙂

  3. FabricatingFiction

    I think all parents have been guilty of this! It made me smile.

    1. MrBinks

      smile/10 Excellent!

  4. iainthekid

    Ha, brilliant, made me chuckle.

    1. MrBinks

      Very kind!

  5. Edith M. Field

    Great fun. I’m impressed that he perseveres in the face of such opposition. Good for him!

    1. MrBinks

      Stamina. 🙂

  6. Sandra

    Long may he live to tell such stories. 🙂

    1. MrBinks

      Quite right, thanks for reading 🙂

  7. The Writer’s Village

    I like family relationships like that.
    Randy

    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading.

  8. TraceyDelaplainMD.com

    Never interrupt a great story teller! I’m smiling.
    Tracey

    1. MrBinks

      Love this comment.
      Oh wait… it wasn’t about me?

  9. gahlearner

    This is so funny. Pyramids turned red because of climate change–brilliant dad. Lovely story.

  10. spicedmullings

    Happens all the time in our home!
    Yeah, I indeed do the eye rolling!

  11. lingeringvisions by Dawn

    I love this dad! He reminds me of mine.

  12. patriciaruthsusan

    Sweet story, Peter. I loved the stories my dad told of his childhood, growing up, and time in the Navy. They were funny even without being made up. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne

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