First, I want to say thank you to Maggie for her wonderful prompt of the day, the word “periwinkle.”
I’ve never had a periwinkle plant.
Nor do I believe I’ve ever owned a piece of clothing in the colour periwinkle.
But I’ve always wanted to write a story about a character named Periwinkle.
Periwinkle would be a man of medium stature and medium age.
He would wear wire-rimmed glasses … or a monocle.
And he would have a posh British accent.
Periwinkle would often wear brown woolen suits and speak with his forefingers linked behind his back.
He would be polite, to the point, and smile infrequently.
At home in his quaint English cottage, he would have a collection of frogs in all shapes, sizes, and made from all different materials. But his pride and joy would be the ones he stuffed himself.
Yes, dear Periwinkle would wish he’d been a taxidermist. But not of large animals, but rather, small things. Like frogs, and mice, and even crickets. Thus, the need for a monocle. But I digress.
Periwinkle would have had only one love, a girl named Daisy, in his third year of school, when he was eight. But during a science experiment, he would have managed somehow to turn her into a frog.
Which would be where his obsession with frogs comes from.
Periwinkle would be a fascinating character.
So says I.
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This post that somehow got away from me is brought to you by Just Jot it January and Maggie! Thanks so much again, Maggie, for the amazing prompt. Please be sure to check out her blog here.
For Just Jot it January, click the following link to see how you, too, can join in! https://lindaghill.com/2023/01/10/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-10th-2023/ It’s fun!
January 24, 2023 at 8:50 am
Great post
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January 11, 2023 at 6:10 am
Oh my goodness, thank you for introducing Mr. Periwinkle! He sounds like a fascinating man…and one I’d LOVE to read of his adventures! He (and an army of frog sidekicks) would have some interesting ones I’m sure! 💞💞💞
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January 11, 2023 at 8:19 pm
I think he just might at that! Haha! Thanks, Dawn. 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 5:45 am
haha This was fun to read! :)m
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January 11, 2023 at 8:18 pm
Thanks, Barbara! 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 4:38 am
Ha Mr Periwinkle sounds strange. Funny, but strange lol.
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January 11, 2023 at 8:18 pm
Thanks, Wendy! He’s a character, all right. 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 1:48 am
The only thing I wonder is Daisy still alive or did she escape to have happy frog adventures? 🤣 This was such a delightful read!
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January 11, 2023 at 8:17 pm
I have no idea! Maybe he’s kept her alive and is just looking for a way to turn her human again. 😀 Thank you, Aboli!
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January 11, 2023 at 12:57 am
I want to read all about Periwinkle.
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January 11, 2023 at 8:16 pm
Thanks, Lauren. 😀 Maybe I’ll write about him more one day.
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January 11, 2023 at 12:37 am
Gorgeous little character Linda… 😁
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January 11, 2023 at 8:15 pm
Thank you, Destiny. 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 12:36 am
Oh, Periwinkle is frog-master! Daisy is a frog. This could get complicated! But what a fun start to the story!!😀
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January 11, 2023 at 8:15 pm
Thanks, Dar. 😀
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January 10, 2023 at 11:40 pm
This was such a sweet story, befitting the word ‘periwinkle’. Loved it.
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January 11, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Thank you, Smitha! 🙂
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January 10, 2023 at 10:52 pm
What a fantastic post, Linda! I would love to read about Mr. Periwinkle and his lost love Daisy. Thank you for sharing this bio!
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January 11, 2023 at 12:56 am
Me too
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January 11, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Thanks, Maggie! Glad you enjoyed it. 😀
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January 10, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Hi Linda, I think this is the right link. I’m so sorry for making your comments section a little wonky. I hope this link works. I’m really not rocking this new computer or the 60’s … https://elan-creations Happy Tuesday
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January 11, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Hi Scarlett! Don’t forget to add the .me at the end of your link. https://elan-creations.me 🙂 Hope you had a great day! 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 9:23 pm
Thanks Mz. Linda … I cleaned the house all day and realized I’m not in my 30’s anymore and should get a house cleaner!!! OMG I’m going to be sore tomorrow. I think I’ll just play on my computer and do some blogging. That sounds like a better time. Thanks for the tip. :).
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January 10, 2023 at 8:57 pm
I don’t think I’m following all the rules for Just Jot it January, but I’m working on it 😉
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January 10, 2023 at 7:26 pm
This was a fun read
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January 10, 2023 at 8:53 pm
Thank you, Sarah. 🙂
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January 10, 2023 at 6:32 pm
Absolutely love it Mr Peri Winkle of Berkshire!
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January 10, 2023 at 6:40 pm
Haha! Yes! ❤ Thank you, Willow. 😀
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January 11, 2023 at 3:36 am
😂😂
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