Writing in the Margins, Bursting at the Seams: Band Concert

Band Concert

"Kid's got Van Gogh's ear for music," Schmidt whispers. "I can blow my nose more musically."

The band director pulls a handkerchief from his pocket, shakes it open, and hands it to Schmidt.

This was written for this weekend's Trifecta Writing Challenge in which we were to include in idiom in a 33 word piece.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Band Concert

"Kid's got Van Gogh's ear for music," Schmidt whispers. "I can blow my nose more musically."

The band director pulls a handkerchief from his pocket, shakes it open, and hands it to Schmidt.

This was written for this weekend's Trifecta Writing Challenge in which we were to include in idiom in a 33 word piece.

Labels: fiction Trifecta Writing Challenge

15 Comments:

At March 30, 2013 at 3:55 PM , Unknown said...: Van Gogh's ear for music...snx!
I hadn't heard that one before.
Some of today's kids certainly have Van Gogh's ear for music--and a tin ear to boot! ;-)
I sound like my father (RIP).
At March 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM , Unknown said...: Thanks so much for reading! I hadn't heard of that one either, but as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to use it.
At March 30, 2013 at 5:37 PM , lumdog2012 said...: This is hysterical. Never heard Van Gogh's ear before but it's perfect. They could also use the hankie to cry!
At March 30, 2013 at 6:19 PM , Jazzbumpa said...: Best of all, today is Vincent's birthday.

Cheers!
JzB
At March 30, 2013 at 6:20 PM , Unknown said...: I could pretend I knew that, but I won't. Thanks for stopping by.
At March 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM , Whispering Thoughts said...: Good work
At March 31, 2013 at 8:35 AM , Unknown said...: Thanks Ruby!
At March 31, 2013 at 9:30 AM , Unknown said...: Thanks, Lumdog!
At March 31, 2013 at 10:24 AM , Marie Nicole said...: I actually almost used this idiom. I'd never heard it before and found it most amusing. I'm glad I didn't go with it now, I never could have given it as much justice as you have...
At March 31, 2013 at 1:40 PM , barbara said...: love the band teacher's reaction! :)
At March 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM , Draug said...: As a former band geek, I'm in love with this (: The idiom is so unique too!
At March 31, 2013 at 5:35 PM , tedstrutz said...: Van Gogh's Ear... clever!
At March 31, 2013 at 5:57 PM , Suzanne said...: This is great! I love that the band director called him on his claims. Love your use of idiom!
At April 1, 2013 at 1:11 AM , Atreyee said...: Lol!Too good Kelly & that too with a fresh idiom:-)
At April 1, 2013 at 5:05 AM , kymm said...: lol Snort! lol

Band Concert

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Band Concert

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