“This looks out of place in this otherwise spartan room.”
“It is not a clock, but an architectural model.”
“Looks like you share a sentimental bond with the maker….”
“A genetic bond, yes, my grandfather made it. But Grandmom apprised me of the perils of starting something one cannot complete. She did not want this in the house.”
“But why?”
“He forgot to incorporate clock machinery into it. And it does not have a sturdy base. She had a problem making it stand straight.”
Oh, the pain behind beautiful exteriors, maintainence pf museums and life lessons we learnt from those….
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The first rule of construction, build a strong foundation. Nice story.
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Thanks a lot!
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I loved the message in this piece. A great write.
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Thanks so much!
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I must be time for one of his grandsons to finish the clock. But of course that will spoil this great story
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That is actually a good idea. So much of it is already done.
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No matter what the beauty, there are always critics close at hand, letting their envy steer their fears.
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That is also a view – maybe right.
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Was grandfather always as slapdash as this – about his marriage for example? No mechanism and a flimsy base wouldn’t make much of a marriage, whatever show the couple put on for others. Good story, Reena, and excellent take on the prompt.
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Thank you, Penny!
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Something missing beneath the surface. How common is that?
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More than we care to admit…
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Oh! He forgot such an important part! But, the beauty of the piece should be appreciated.
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Yes. Intricate work. Thanks!
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A morality tale indeed, Reena!
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Thanks a lot!
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Poor grandad!
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On target 🙂
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So in other words, it’s all about appearance.
Mine: http://www.aliceaudrey.com/?p=16263
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About completing a task 🙂
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A wise moral in this tale Reena
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Thanks, Iain!
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Grandad was guilty of great idea, poor execution
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And had a partner critical of his efforts….
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