Patches
Flash Fiction 55 | Posted by Jannie on 5 January 2012 @ 5:55 PM 48 Comments
Ice patches.
Rough patches.
Calm patches.
Patches on a marriage
in spots, but the seams
triple-stitched to last.
Vintage 70s patches
lookin’ so groovy.
September apricot patches
on a cute little curious cat.
Sail to the kitchen
or maybe the moon
and you might return
to find that curious cat
in your patches patch too.
Those were 55 words of Friday Flash Fiction for The G-Man.
FFF goes live Thursdays at 8:00 Michigan Time!
Write fiction in 55 words, post it and tell G-Man — he’ll comment and put you in his good books.
xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxxoox
On 5 January 2012 at 6:33 pm
Daisy said,
I love this one, Jannie! It’s interesting how patches can be both a fix to our problems and a problem to get through (like the icy or rough patches). I never thought about it like that before.
On 5 January 2012 at 6:56 pm
Heaven said,
Love your pictures… specially the last one..ha..ha…
Happy day ~
On 5 January 2012 at 7:43 pm
Pat Hatt said,
Your cat is getting lots of fame, the rhyming cat really likes that all the same. Got real patch happy too, but I suppose they help a ton, with some super glue.
On 5 January 2012 at 7:46 pm
G-Man said,
Congratulations Janitra…
You’ve succeeded in making me look Exactly like Mrs. Doubtfire!!
Helooooooooooooo.
Loved your kitty inspiration 55
You Rock The Lone Star State
(And parts of Arkansas)
Thanks for answering the call My Friend
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
On 5 January 2012 at 7:51 pm
Taylor said,
super cute.
belated new year wishes.
Thanks for your love to my place.
keep your charming talent showing.
xoxoxox
On 5 January 2012 at 8:57 pm
Yvonne Osborne said,
Love your pictures! Especially the one of Mr. K. with the butterfly on his head. How do you do that??? The kitty is beautfiul and so are the jeans. I used to have some just like that. Patches are beautiful!!
On 5 January 2012 at 8:59 pm
Alex said,
well, i believe there are so many people would scratch their jeans to have such patches on them. nice photos,and again your cute curious cat, i like her very much!
On 5 January 2012 at 9:00 pm
brian said,
hahaha love gmans toupe’ lol….i like patches…cause i can not stand throwing out comfortable jeans you know…just when you get them broke in….
On 5 January 2012 at 9:50 pm
Teresa said,
Such a fun write! I love the triple stitched marriage. Of course, I love your cute cat!
On 5 January 2012 at 10:07 pm
Talon said,
The patches brought back some fun memories, Jannie, and some bad ones, too, of how many Scout and Girl Guide patches my poor fingers sewed onto sashes back in the day
What cat could resist daisies and butterflies? Apparently, G can’t either
xxx
On 5 January 2012 at 10:12 pm
Katherine said,
Well Patches looks like he could just sail through anything! It is nice how those patches fill a life though Jannie. sweet
On 5 January 2012 at 11:50 pm
Margaret said,
September apricot patches. Hey I just remembered. You sent me another song and I saved it and stored it and forgot! I will listen to it in the morning. And the GMan is all dolled up and ready for the weekend I see!
On 6 January 2012 at 12:18 am
Enchanted Oak said,
This is exactly what I was telling Hubby yesterday: It is the CAT getting into our stuff, not the dogs. I’ll show him your photos. Very revealing. Loved it!
Fickle Love
On 6 January 2012 at 1:57 am
Ravenblack said,
Very nice. Those patches can cover the frays and holes. And they don’t have to be plain or boring, looking like a fix-it, rather adds color. Love what you did here.
On 6 January 2012 at 3:18 am
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. patches everywhere .. we patch this and we patch that .. and we hope the patches will cover all manner of empty spaces … or let us stretch our limbs and escape the challenging times. Now patches of September Apricot fame .. she’s rather special .. amazing how cats always seem to know the ‘best’ places to go .. the linen basket, the empty box .. and your jeans .. Loved it .. and G-man certainly looks the part … I presume you’re singing while you patch ..
Happy days .. Hilary
On 6 January 2012 at 4:49 am
SnaggleTooth said,
I used to make embroidery patches- some where in the old clothes is a pair of almost all patches jeans- worn until they shredded! Yep, I do remember those Flower Power, Cool man! hippie designs… Don’t forget the old Peace sign-
I got the embroidery badge in scouts too! These days I tend to patch jeans from underneath with other jean material, n just use fabric patches, the fingers get too sore!
Cute 55, n Meiska’s so cute n a goosd model, too!
Nowadays patches are computer files to ward off bugs in the programming…
On 6 January 2012 at 7:21 am
Daydreamertoo said,
That was all so great, gave me a lovely morning smile. You cat looks so contented.
On 6 January 2012 at 7:55 am
Mama Zen said,
How cute!
On 6 January 2012 at 8:22 am
Jannie said,
Hi guys!
DAISY! I loved catching Mieshka like that and knew I had to do a post, but had no idea what to say, so that’s what tumbled out of me.
HEAVEN! The one of G-Man, right? I think he looks just darling! Like a cute little baby to sport about in a pram.
PAT! Yes that cat is where it’s at, curious one in lots of photo fun. Jannie will have Blue Bunny stitch and stitch, for if me arse gets to hanging out the neighbors might twitch.
G-MAN! Parts of Arkansas? Yep, and one corner up near Norman, Oklahoma. Oh, and all of Mongolia! I think you look CUTE in that, like a big baby all ready for a pram-a-bout.
TAYLOR! I used to hide my charming talent under a bunch of old alder branches. But now I’m letting it fly, Baby!!! Thanks for your awesome comment and visit.
YVONNE! Ahh, thanks. Well, my buddy Kalyani scored like 100 patches off eBay which were on sample cards, I guess vendors would take around to fabric stores, or whatnot. And she gifted me those!! Well, in my Corel Paint PRo program I just upload a photo, remove the background, resize, copy, paste, and situate and voila!! Easy. And fun.
ALEX! I’m starting to get used to you. Should I link you up?? Yes, a curious cat does make for some great photos!
BRIAN! Yep, just getting them jeans broken in for sure. Trixie gifted me with them 10 years ago and they just keep on a-goin’. G-Man? ADORABLE!!
TERESA — we meet again so soon!! Thanks for popping in TRIPLE time in the past couple weeks. And your number is coming up very soon for a blog visit. Yep, maybe even quadruple or quintuple stitched!!
TALON!! And can you believe my eyes are so bad now that even with glasses I could NOT get the thread through the needle’s eye?? So….. I needs me a new needle with much bigger eye before I can do that stiching. Did your kids save all their patches??
KATHERINE!! Patches would’ve been a GREAT name for that cat, but Kelly dubbed her Mieshka. And Blue Bunny calls her Meeshka.
MARGARET! Oh, did I send you a second song? Must’ve been “You Could Love e Good?” Had a singing lesson yesterday on “Banana Seat Bicycle.” Gonna practice lots later today. Yes, G-man is looking his finest there, I think!
ENCHANTED OAK!! YESSSSS!!! It’s ALWAYS The Cat causing the troubles. ALWAYS. Poor dogs, getting all the blame.
RAVENBLACK! Thank you — well, my buddie, Kalyani scored a bunch of those in various designs on eBay and started patching all her holes, even in sweat pants, and they look SO CUTE! But yes, I think these will be nice when done. Shall I model the jeans then?
HILARY!! Mieshka does like to investigate all new things, as you can see. Oh yes, singing and patching while drinking coffee or wine depending on the time of day. And the budgies singing all the while too.
SNAGGLE!! How AWSOME you made your own embroidery patches!! And got a badge for it! Would love to see those jeans you mention. Kalyani scored over 100 of these patches off eBay — for only twenty bucks! And yes, some were peace signs!! I should take my camera over there and photogreaph some of the cool stuff she did on her clothes.
DAYDREAMERTOO! Ahhhh, thanks. Morning. (And evening. And afternoon…) smiles are what we are all about here in Funsterland. So glad you felt uplifted. And your comment uplifts me!!
HEY MAMA Z! Yep, cute as a button that little Patch Pilferer.
xooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxox
On 6 January 2012 at 9:44 am
hope said,
Not only colorful and fun to read, but the last illustration captures his Colorful Self!
Happy weekend!
On 6 January 2012 at 10:09 am
Eric 'Bubba' Alder said,
Rocking the patched jeans, Jannie – very frugal of you! After all, why should you throw out your favorite comfy jeans just because of some minor wear?
On 6 January 2012 at 10:26 am
Alice Audrey said,
Cats do have a way of getting into things.
Cool patches.
On 6 January 2012 at 10:45 am
Jannie said,
blow drying hair
erec beer bubba, ill never give those up. never ever never
hope… yes bewitching look for his g man ness. i liked him awith the purple pansies that time too. which reminds me to get back on his easter bonnet for this year. but perhaps a vanantines and st pattys dah first.
dearest alice audrey what do you think about sunscreen usage? and yes, cats know wehre everything inthe hosue is, and notice immediately when a new household visual has landed.
xooxoxoxoxoxoxooxxoo
On 6 January 2012 at 12:00 pm
Evalinn said,
Patches aren´t so bad after all!
On 6 January 2012 at 3:00 pm
Aimee said,
I like this! Patch’n it up to make it even more durable and beautiful…really does have many meanings. Enjoy your weekend.
On 6 January 2012 at 3:30 pm
Linda said,
Oh Jannie, another cat post just for me? Blue jeans and kitty cats – two of life’s great things. Love the poem, and Mieshka is adorable!
I’ve got my jeans on and a cat in my lap.
On 6 January 2012 at 4:40 pm
Caity said,
Haha I love the last picture.
Your patches are great! I remember when I used to rip my jeans and my mom used to buy me cool patches for them!
On 6 January 2012 at 7:01 pm
Christine said,
that last patch could start a new trend, comb overs beware
On 6 January 2012 at 7:32 pm
Dr. J said,
I just couldn’t get that sad country song “Patches” out of my head after seeing your title for the poem! Patches, I’m depending on you son…
It’s been one of those days.
On 6 January 2012 at 8:34 pm
secret agent woman said,
Those really take me back. I loved my patched jeans in the ’70’s.
On 6 January 2012 at 9:33 pm
ayala said,
Love the pictures!
Nice post
On 6 January 2012 at 11:16 pm
Davina Haisell said,
Creativity is in your jeans
Get it? This was a delight to read; so playful, Jannie. And, I loved what Daisy said because I’ve never stopped to think about patches in that way either: they can be fixes or problems.
On 7 January 2012 at 12:47 am
Jeanne said,
Jannie,
What can I say? Those patches are kickin’ ass! Hee hee.
Jeanne
P.S. Hopefully you still have an ass-kicking category within which to file blog posts. If so, my post filing suggestion is on the house. LOL
On 7 January 2012 at 12:49 am
Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Aha! I see the ass kicking category not only exists but is the very first one listed.
Carry on, my dear friend!
Jeanne
Xxxxoooo
On 7 January 2012 at 9:03 am
Lynn said,
All beautiful patches! I like that feline one the best.
Sorry to be so late to the party – hope your weekend is good!
On 7 January 2012 at 9:17 am
Jannie said,
Dearest Peeps Of The Plains, Hills and Forests…
EVALINN — patches are the spice of a garment’s (and its wear’s life.)
AIMEE! Right said!
LINDA! Of course, just for YOU this post.
So glad to hear of your jeans and cat on lap when you read this. Yes, and I think Mieshka just keeps getting cuter and cuter.
CAITY! You ripped the jeans on purpose?
CHRISTINE!
Yep, an idea that could be patented and make a billion bucks.
DR.J.!! Well, you made me pull up the YouTube. Oh Dear Lord, what a sad song! I was expecting a thrid verse about Patches grown and married with 12 kids and his wife singing the last chorus to him. Actually quite a catchy tune.
SECRET AGENT WOMAN. Well… I have this hippie cute friend so I get exposed to all this fun retro stuff. Glad you liked!
AYALA!! Thanks, my dear.
DAVINA!! in the jeans.
Well, I had the photos first, then my mind got to wandering.
JEANNE!! And you know how I got those holes in my jeans in the first place? From getting kicked in the ass too many times.
If I’d been wearing my sneakers and not my high heels while wearing those jeans, my ass would’ve high-tailed it down the street instead of getting kicked.
LYNN!! The party’s finally getting started now that YOU are here!! Hope you are well, my dear.
oxooxoxoxoxox
On 7 January 2012 at 10:14 am
Old Ollie said,
very cool site – donuts and beer works for me too.
On 7 January 2012 at 12:05 pm
isabel said,
love the kitty in your pics and the verses. made me smile. thanks
On 8 January 2012 at 3:23 pm
Alice Audrey said,
You kidding about the sunscreen? I bathe in the stuff. The higher the SPF the better. And yes, my skin does know the difference between SPF 60 and SPF 90. Did I tell you about the time I got sun poisoning? Turns out the condition isn’t a myth after all.
On 8 January 2012 at 5:58 pm
Luke Prater said,
Very creative!
On 8 January 2012 at 5:58 pm
Luke Prater said,
very creative…
On 9 January 2012 at 3:48 am
Neo said,
Oh dear god Jannie please tell me you didn’t sew that patch to your cat!!!
You animal!!!
On 9 January 2012 at 10:07 am
Jannie said,
OLD OLLIE! But the sad thing is I’venot had a beer or a donut in weeks. Been into the cake and wine, tho!
ISABEL! Thanks so much for popping in and for your welcome words.
ALICE AUDREY, well, I’m trying tto suss out this rash on my face. Could be the sunscreen. Could be the sun. So… when i was last out a couple days ago, I went sunscreen-free. Might even be exacerbated by the cats and now the Mountain Cedar Fever. Woe is me. At least I’ve got my coffe to depend on today. Sun poisoning, I don’t doubt it. The sun is a strong thing.
LUKE! LUKE! Why did my moderation spam your comment? Glad you made it through.
NEO! Nope. crazy-glued it to her.
xoxoxoxo
On 9 January 2012 at 3:32 pm
Sara said,
Jannie,
Fun pictures for fun words. I love your kitty!!!! What a sweetie:~)
I need to learn to comment like Luke. Short and to the point. I’m always rambling all over the place.
I could have just gone with “Fun pictures for fun words,” but then I just HAD to say something about your kitty (she’s so adorable) By doing so, however, I spoiled my brevity; my comment no longer short and sweet:~(
On 10 January 2012 at 12:30 pm
Jannie said,
Hi Dear Sara — I LOVE your words. Please don’t ever change. Brevity from you would never be allowed in Funsterland. We love the way you expound, enlighten and take us on flights of fancy with your words.
Yeah, Mieshka’s a cutie, for sure. I like the 2nd last photo of her best, just such a cute facial angle.
And how is your kitty today?
xoxoxooxoxox
On 11 January 2012 at 1:46 pm
sheila said,
Nice! and I’ll add DRY patches. OMG our humidity is SO low lately, it’s an itch fest around here. lol
On 11 January 2012 at 6:10 pm
Alice Audrey said,
I was snorkeling in Belize at the time. *eyeroll at self*
Have you tried different kinds of sunscreen? Maybe put a swipe of each kind in the house on the inside of your arm to see what they do?
On 16 January 2012 at 9:43 am
Jannie said,
SHEILA — I think I did have dry patches in, and edited out. But yes, indeed. And I can relate to the itch fest, yuck.
ALICE AUDREY — yesterday I bought a new kind, supposedly non-comedegenic (or however you spell that,) and kept the receipt in case it breaks me out. Just so DRY skinned lately. But luckily still pretty thick skinned.
xooxoxo