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Saturday, 21 August 2010

Flash 55 - Family Secrets

Horrified to learn his great grandmother had spent most of her life enslaved, he cursed and judged the man who’d been her Master. Later, he discovered his family on his father’s side had been slave traders. Not only was he shocked by his family history but how quickly he’d judged his own flesh and blood.


Inspired by a true story from  the TV Show Who Do You Think You Are?



Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss G-Man. If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.

Have a wonderful weekend all.
Love KB
xxx

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34 comments:

  1. PattiKen21 August 2010 at 15:11

    The part of that story I find worrisome is the judgment. We all came from some bit of our country's history. It's what we do with our own lives that counts. We are making tomorrow's history.

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  2. KB21 August 2010 at 15:19

    Patti - Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it can be really difficult to not judge people but really nobody can know what they would do in a situation unless they are in the same situation.

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  3. Jingle21 August 2010 at 16:25

    tense,
    there is so much tension in it,
    well plotted 55.

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  4. KB21 August 2010 at 16:26

    Thanks Jingle. Have a great weekend.

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  5. magiceye21 August 2010 at 18:46

    judgements can be circumstantial..
    well crafted 55er

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  6. KB21 August 2010 at 18:52

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Larry21 August 2010 at 20:04

    sad so sad

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  8. Whitesnake21 August 2010 at 20:48

    Amazing ain't it how quickly we are to throw the first stone...
    Well done my love..xxx

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  9. Nessa22 August 2010 at 00:07

    Very good story. I find myself very guilty of snap judgments. Not a good thing.

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  10. Me22 August 2010 at 00:19

    Interesting story. The blend from both sides makes him what he is today, and what he does with that (plus the new knowledge of what came before) is the most important part. :)

    Nice 55!
    -C

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  11. Claudia22 August 2010 at 00:25

    not easy to live with a certain background - but i think it's what we do with our lives is, what counts in the end

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  12. G-Man22 August 2010 at 00:55

    Hi Karen...
    You are never too late for G-Man.
    You are one of my longest followers and friends, and I always love to see you and your sharp mind.
    I see you've made some friends as well. All very talented folks I might add.
    Loved your 55 My Dear.
    Always insightful, always perfect.
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  13. Anonymous22 August 2010 at 01:05

    One thing I tend to do is make snap judgemens myself. Sad but a great 55. Have a great weekend. :)

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  14. Brian Miller22 August 2010 at 03:26

    oh now that is a wake up call indeed...and something we all easily fall into...nice 55!

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  15. Buzzard22 August 2010 at 03:28

    It's amazing what we find when dig through old bones!

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  16. KB22 August 2010 at 08:16

    Thanks all for stopping by for my late entry. I appreciate your comments as always x

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  17. anthonynorth22 August 2010 at 08:26

    Nicely done. Condemnation rarely includes all the facts.

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  18. KB22 August 2010 at 08:26

    Very true.

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  19. joanna22 August 2010 at 11:26

    Your 55er is filled with age old wisdom , that each generation each person has to learn for themselves.

    Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged

    Great 55er timeless.

    Joanny

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  20. clean and crazy22 August 2010 at 12:50

    wow, i would like to read more, i love the rich history of this country, i do not like most of it, but it is so fascinating to know where we come from.

    my grandmother traced our roots back to kind louie the 14th of france and my uncle found a family that we may be related to here in kansas, they were notorious serial killers!! talk about crazy...

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  21. KB22 August 2010 at 12:51

    Wow, that's amazing. I'm looking forward to tracing my family tree in the near future.

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  22. Cheryl22 August 2010 at 13:07

    We all come from a past we didn't create. Today is all we have to create something better.

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  23. Sheila22 August 2010 at 15:25

    judge and be judged or something like that. thought-provoking 55!

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  24. KB22 August 2010 at 15:39

    I think that's right.

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  25. Alice Audrey22 August 2010 at 17:00

    Yep, it pays to hold off on forming an opinion until as many facts as possible are known.

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  26. KB22 August 2010 at 17:05

    Good idea.

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  27. mrsnesbitt22 August 2010 at 20:46

    Yes - a fascinating programme! This 55 just summed it up!

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  28. C.M. Jackson23 August 2010 at 14:21

    KB--with knowledge we move forward--excellent 55 --written from the heart and with compassion-c

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  29. KB23 August 2010 at 15:03

    Thanks so much,

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  30. Kavita23 August 2010 at 18:37

    Sometimes it's really better to let those sleeping dogs lie.. the secrets of the past may unleash some unpleasantness one wouldn't want to face...
    Cuz judgment is something we humans can do most easily (no matter how detrimental it can prove to be)

    This was very well written and poignant 55!!
    Kudos...

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  31. Lulda Casadaga24 August 2010 at 11:48

    We are so quick to be judgemental...your 55 touches on a lesson for many of us to still learn! :/

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  32. KB25 August 2010 at 12:47

    Thanks you two.

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  33. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice Albrecht23 September 2010 at 13:36

    Hi KB, hard to judge when we have never walked in someone's shoes. Selling one person to another, that's just wrong. Challenging 55! Thanks for stopping by my 55, good to be back. :))

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  34. KB23 September 2010 at 13:48

    Welcome back :)

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