Title: The Installation
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
I counted on Grandad. He was always in my corner. My sole goal was to hear him utter four words, “Ya done good, Peanut.”
Grandad played with colored glass, gave it life and breath. He manipulated light and shadow, casting stories onto floors and walls. I wanted to follow where his light led.
“They consider the window above his masterwork.”
The docent paused, turning her gaze upward for the required moments of contemplation before leading them to the next attraction.
As the crowd filtered after her, I moved to the bronze plaque and touched his name.
“Ya done good, Grandad.”
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Lovely, and what a legacy to leave.
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Thanks Iain. 😊
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you for reading. ❤
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Ah, lovely feelgood story. I really enjoying reading this. 🙂
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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I am so glad you liked it. 😊
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So beautiful and touching. What a fabulous legacy.
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Thank you Jennifer. Glad you liked the story. 😊
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Grandad left loving memories behind. A touching story.
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Thanks. I am happy you liked it.
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Ya done good, Jo Hawk. Nice story.
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Thank you Trent
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the description of how the granddad created had me re-reading it a few times. it embodies the character of the sculptor and the vision of his future entwined with the legacy he wants to leave behind. that was pretty powerful for a flash fiction piece. bravo!!
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Thanks Gina. I was thinking of Dale Chihuly’s work as I wrote this.
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glass work is so beautiful, especially when it captures light as you have described, its like harnessing an energy. i have read on him, his work is marvelous. that was a good inspiration
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Yes his work is spectacular.
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Beautiful and sweet.
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Thank you Dale. 😊
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Sweet. I really liked the second paragraph 🙂
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Thank you. I am glad you liked it. 😊
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Awesome feel-good story.
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😊
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This is so good, Jo. Loved how you explored and presented the underlying emotions 🙂
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Art has a way of pulling emotions from you. I am glad you liked it.
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There is a gallery in the memory of grandad! Indeed he has done good. Nice way to remember loving grandad.
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Thank you Abhihit.
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Dear Jo,
Love passed from generation to generation. I had an uncle who called me Peanut. Anyway, very nicely done. Or should I say, Ya done good, Jo.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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LOL I am happy this piece brought back the memory of your uncle. I love when my stories elicit more stories. 😊 Thank you
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I think at some level we all want to leave something behind as a legacy. I may not be able to leave a gigantic art installation for future generations, but I have my writing and that’s just as permanent if ya think about it.
I’m getting all existential now haha. Great take on the prompt man, it really tugged at the ole heartstrings.
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You are right. Everyone wants to be remembered. Art in any format is one way to try to ensure that. I am glad you liked the story. 😊
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Made me smile. Good job 🙂
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That is a high compliment. Thank you my friend.
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If only all children could say, you did well grandad, what a better world it would be.
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Interesting thought to which I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for reading Michael. 😊
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the ending was a pleasant surprise. well done.
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Glad you liked the story. Thanks for reading. 😊
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That was tenderly done. So proud of his grandfather in memory and in deed.
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Thanks Stu, I am glad you liked it. 😊
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Well, shoot, you got me all weepy. Reminds me of something my grandfather might have said. And I love the repetition of “Ya done good.” So well done.
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Aw, I hope the story brought back found memories for you., Alicia. It was a fun story to write. Glad you liked the story. 😊
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Very fond memories indeed.
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Such pride contained in so few words. Excellent story! Thank you for the smile!!!
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It is my pleasure. Thank you for reading 😊
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Very touching.
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😊❤
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Great story, Jo. My wife has done two large stained-glass windows that are in the Goshen United Methodist Church. Hopefully, our grandchildren will someday utter the same words as your character.
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Wow Russell! That is quite the achievement. Is that Goshen Indiana? I have family in that area. I know your entire family must be very proud of her work. 😊
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I wiped a tear from my eye, what a beautiful story! =)
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Aw, that is the highest compliment. Thank your for reading and commenting. 😊
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Lovely writing and thank you for a new word – docent – I haven’t come to that one before.
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LOL my pleasure Jilly. I have spent a lot of time in museums and the Chicago Art Institute so it is a common word for me. Glad you enjoyed the story. 😊
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Great moment, and hope it spurs him more than it weighs him down with demands.
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I think it is an inspiration. Glad you liked it Björn, 😊
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Love that, Grandads can be so special! This one certainly is
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Aw, thanks my friend. Glad you liked the story. 😊
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Nice story. Makes one smile.
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Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
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