PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Zing sighed, shaking his head at the strange sight. He knew they were called umbrellas, but he didn’t understand why the were way up there when all the people were way down here, and it wasn’t even raining. His logical mind could make no sense of it.
Zang on the other hand, was entranced. “It’s just for pretty, Zing. It’s nice to look at. Like flowers floating down from the sky; like children’s lollipops in the sky; like a bouquet of flowers floating overhead.” He loved the colors.
“It’s not practical. It’s just pretty,” Zang said.
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ohh beautiful!!!! Zang discovered emotions!
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perhaps only the emotions of others, but maybe he can feel the same?
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If Zing and Zang stay on earth long enough, they should adapt quite a bit, don’t you think?
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I do not know what their mission and desire is, so I cannot say. But of course my romantic nature is longing for a cheesy happyend with adaption and respect, understanding and acceptance on each side….😍
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Ah, this is sweet.
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Thanks, Lisa 🙂
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Zang is going native
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Ha 🙂 Yes, I guess he is.
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what a revelation. zang is evolving… for better or worse. 🙂
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Better, I think. I hope 🙂
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Practical vs. pretty. Eternal debate between joy and duty.
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I think the trick is to enjoy your duty 🙂
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Good to catch up with them, they appear to be diverging in their understanding of humans!
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Yes, I think Zang is becoming more relaxed about the crazy things human do; Zing, however, is still Mr. Practical. Good balance, I think.
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Very cute. I guess the aliens are trying to understand the ways the human world works. Somethings are not practical, they are just pretty!
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Exactly. Here in my corner of Pennsylvania, the old Pennsylvania Dutch like to paint designs on their barns. Some people think there is some sort of hidden meaning in the designs, but the people will tell you they are “just for nice,”
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Loved Pennsylvania dutch country when I was a kid. Last time in Lancaster it had a bit of touristy kitch I dont remember.it having before.
My mom painted pennsylvania dutch designs on our cabinets and they stayed there till we sold the house. Love the expression “just for nice.”
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Yes, the tourist thing has taken a grip in Amish country. Sad, to me, that these very private people are now subject to the scrutiny of people who really don’t understand them or their way of life.
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I had a girlfriend that was pretty not practical once. I liked that!
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Dear Linda,
Zing and Zang are right and left brain aren’t they? Zang’s definitely on the far right. Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, they do seem to be developing different outlooks. I’m never quite sure where they’re going to take me, so this is fun 🙂
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Seeing the word Zing as I flicked through my followees reading list and I knew I must read and would not be disappointed. Great take on Dale’s curious picture. Thanks , Linda.
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Thank YOU 🙂
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Lovely take, Linda. Perfect to bring Zing and Zang back into the fold, I think. And let’s face it, there are humans who so think like Zing so I must agree with Rochelle, totally left brain, right brain going on here!
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Yup. Sort of like me and my Left Brain, whose other name is Terry 🙂
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😉 Love it!
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Teehee!
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Zing’s never going to get it. Zang is fitting right in, though!
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Zang is learning pretty quickly. Soon he will become a hipster by sporting abundant facial hair, showing a weakness for artisanal foodstuffs and wearing ancient band T-shirts.
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He 🙂 Not sure Zing would let him go that far 🙂
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And pretty they are…. reminded me of a little beachside bar that I ate dinner at down deep in the Leeward Islands (forget which one). They made great sunshades. And the colors were cheerful. A pleasant memory. Enjoyed the read! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Jelli 🙂
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I loved the descriptions you give of the umbrellas. It’s exactly what I thought when I first looked at the prompt – how pretty!
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Things don’t ALWAYS have to be useful 🙂
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Wait. Zang said that last line?
I suspect my neighbor would say the same thing as Zing.
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Yes, Zang just enjoyed the colors. Zing is more practical.
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I understand the sentiment, a lot of art is alien to me too. A fun read, nice to see Zang and Zing back on form.
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There are all kinds of people in the world.
A good lesson, here.
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I love this. It’s tells us so much about their inner character and they way they process new information. Zing is logical and practical, while Zang appreciates beauty and the arts. Not everything has to have a specific working purpose to be enjoyed.
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Right brain/ Left brain. Together, they make a very good balance:)
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I can’t help warming to Zang with his great philosophy, and those other images and ideas – the sky of lollipops and flowers. The colours are beautiful and I think Zang might be starting to understand those he has come to research. 🙂
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Yes. Now if only practical Zing can find something to approve of 🙂
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Some things are not meant to be understood. I like your take on the prompt.
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Thanks 🙂
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Alas I think they have a point… sometimes humans are not very practical.
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True, but often the impractical is a lot more fun 🙂
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Love the string of phrases near the end: Like flowers floating down from the sky; like children’s lollipops in the sky; like a bouquet of flowers floating overhead–poetry. Love the images!
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Thank you 🙂
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While Zang has connected with the concept, I doubt Zing will never get “just for nice”. A very nice story!
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Once upon a time I was Zing but now I leaning towards Zang 😀 Awesome piece!
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We do mellow a bit with time 🙂
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Ah, Zang is beginning to understand aesthetics. Beautiful tale.
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Thank you:)
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This captured the part of us that makes us human. Sometimes painful, sometimes joyful as your Zang discovered.
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Yes. You think he’s assimilating? 🙂
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