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Summary

The website content describes a photographic story of a little dog seen through a window, longing to join a walk or perhaps contentedly staying indoors, and acknowledges the December Six Word Photo Story Challenge and other contributors.

Abstract

The article titled "The Little Dog in the Window" captures a moment of a small dog observed during a walk with PupperJack. The dog appears wistful and seems to desire to join the walkers, yet it remains confined. The narrative playfully speculates on the dog's thoughts, contrasting the cold outside with the warm comforts of indoors. The piece also thanks Mary Chang Story Writer for the publication and the prompt that inspired the story. It further highlights the "Snow & White" December challenge and lists other participants in the six-word photo story-telling format. Additionally, the article provides links to more six-word stories and Susan Alison's referral link to join Medium, as well as links to her Amazon page, Etsy store, and newsletter sign-up.

Opinions

  • The author, Susan Alison, humorously anthropomorphizes the little dog in the window, suggesting it might prefer the warmth inside over joining the walkers in the cold.
  • The article expresses gratitude to Mary Chang Story Writer for the creative prompt and publication, indicating a collaborative and appreciative relationship within the writing community.
  • The mention of other six-word story-tellers showcases a sense of community and shared interest in the art of concise storytelling.
  • By providing links to her Medium referral, Amazon page, Etsy store, and newsletter, Susan Alison demonstrates a proactive approach to engaging with her audience and promoting her work.
  • The piece reflects on the duality of the dog's potential feelings, leaving the interpretation open to the reader, which adds depth to the simple observation of a dog in a window.
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PHOTOGRAPHY

The Little Dog in the Window

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle

“Can I come out to play?”

When we were out walking PupperJack, we spotted this little dog — he looked so wistful — he looked like he would have liked nothing more than to join us.

He had to stay where he was, though.

And he might not have been thinking any of that, anyway — he might have been thinking: “Cripes — look at those mugs outside in the freezing cold pretending to be enjoying themselves. I’d so much rather stay here in the warm with my bone and the latest Christmas movie.”

Thank you Mary Chang Story Writer for your publication! And your prompt:

Some other six-word photo story-tellers:

Will Hull, Penny Grubb, Pene Hodge, Ellie Jacobson, Christopher Robin, Pulpo Viejo, Carlos Garbiras, Krystal Mossbarger, Ching Ching, Diana Lotti, Linda Acaster, Anne Bonfert, pockett dessert, Kim Zuch

Some other six-word stories:

Susan’s Amazon Page / Susan’s Etsy Store / Susan’s newsletter sign-up

Read more from me: © Susan Alison 2021

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