Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be. Misremembered incidents from way back when, some of which—through frequent retellings—have been hyperbolically embellished beyond all reliable recognition for anyone who wasn’t actually there at the time. Entertainment value? Priceless.
These days, smart-alecky fact-checkers with smart phones spoil all the fun.
John H. Dromey has micro-fiction, flash fiction, and short stories published in over 220 venues.
Ha! Well done.
Thanks, Deborah.
As a full-time entertainer in a performers guild with musicians, storytellers, jugglers, stiltwalkers (me), and more, each and every one of us knows that the entertainment value is WAY higher than the (ho hum) historically accurate value. My lovely wife, the scientist/librarian, is constantly “correcting” my oral stories… but they’re more FUN my way! Thanks for expressing this so clearly and poignantly. Great story, John!
Thanks, Trevor, for your endorsement. I’m convinced FUN stories are a good thing, and your opinion should be given extra credence since (on stilts) you stand head and shoulder above everyone else.
I am ancient enough for my reminiscences to be treated seriously.
Congratulations.
A masterpiece. How’s possible to pull it off in fifty words?
High praise indeed. I’m not sure I deserve it, but I most certainly appreciate it. Thanks for your comment.