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Button Flash 11: The Midway

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

My eleventh Button Flash features a cheerful button that reminded me of a person who always finds beauty and creativity in life, a person who enjoys seeing what each day will bring . . . a person who would stubbornly see … Continue reading →

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Button Flash Ten: LENT, 1930

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

My tenth Button Flash evolved in an interesting way.  The reader who sent it in told me that it is a brass button from a Reichs railroad uniform right before Nazi Germany.  I’ve been holding it a while, waiting for the … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

My eighth Button Flash is for all the contrarians out there on Black Friday.  Here’s  250 words written in one hour, all about a reader’s button.  Thanks, Marilyn B!  Black Friday In most ways, Mary was an ordinary person.  She … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 6: Flapper Girl

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

For my sixth Button Flash–250 words in one hour–I’m having a go at a little fan fiction.  This is a first for me!  Thanks to Judy B. for the sparkly button. Flapper Girl Will brushed off his tux before entering … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 5: Field Research

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s another Button Flash Fiction Piece–250 words in one hour!  Thanks to Joyce R. for the wonderful and exotic button, which sparked an interesting story. Field Research Nobody knew why Mrs. Vaughn wore her silk brocade vest every day.  Lots … Continue reading →

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Button Flash Four — A Summer Thing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s a fun beach romance for the fourth Flash Fiction, Button Style, 250 words in one hour.  Button from Lorelei M.   A Summer Thing “I don’t understand.” This was why she didn’t say good-bye.  How had she forgotten? She … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 2: My Sister’s Closet

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here is the second entry in my Flash Fiction, Button Style project.  250 words written in one hour.  Thanks to Katie W. for the button picture! My Sister’s Closet “We’re supposed to get a referral from Social Services,” the woman … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucer: First Button Flash

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here it is, the first Button Flash, 250 words written in one hour.  Kudos to Alicia B. for the first button photograph! Flying Saucer Jamey watched. He held his breath and willed his body to be still, his eyes to … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction, Button Style

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Somewhere–maybe in the back of a drawer, in your grandmother’s sewing box, or on your favorite piece of clothing–you have a button with a story waiting to be told.   A button that’s slightly mysterious … or surprisingly beautiful.  A button … Continue reading →

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