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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Stars Are Us, A Saturday Centus

Jenny Matlock

The Saturday Centus challenges us to write a piece within 100 words, based on a prompt. I encourage you to jump aboard. Just click on the graphic above. It's great practice, and I've met wonderful peers this way. Plus, Jenny's our favorite teacher. I'm continuing the sci-fi series, with apologies to anyone who doesn't appreciate some Spock spoofing. This is a sequel to my last centus right here. The prompt is bolded. Enjoy.
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Stars Are Us
 
Prepared for Spock's naivete, Natashialovarita steps sideways towards the vacuous Stars Are Us screen. She extends her right index finger and presses the Power button.
 
With bills still striking him, Spock now stands upright. He crosses his arms and eyes the screen with a peculiarly curious expression. 
 
A regal red velvet curtain is pictured, as the voice of James Earl Jones overtakes the Sirius Chamber.
 
"Know your constellation," Jones instructs. "This educational video is for little dippers and beyond."
 
The curtain parts to reveal a young Spock and Natashialovarita engaged in Junior Explorer.

Posted by Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com
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33 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    And? And!?
    James Earl Jones - nice touch!

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  2. JudieMarch 19, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hahahaha! Robyn, I adore you!!! You are just so clever!!

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  3. JudieMarch 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Robyn, me again. Check your url on Jenny's blog. I think it may be wrong.
    xoxo,
    J.

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  4. Pat TillettMarch 19, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I could even hear JEJ's voice!
    this is good....

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  5. Gorilla BananasMarch 19, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    That peculiarly curious expression is so Spock. I assume he was raising one of his eyebrows.

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  6. Kim LehnhoffMarch 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Where will next week's prompt take your two protagonists?

    Waiting anxiously!

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  7. Claudya MartinezMarch 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I pretend that James Earl Jones narrates my life.

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  8. Nonna BeachMarch 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    OMgosh...good job ! And throwing James Earl Jones into the mix ( imagining him doing that Darth Vader voice and heavy breathing ) Awesome !!!

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  9. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMarch 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Alex, thanks. Is James Earl Jones Spock's father? Stay tuned. xo

    Judie, I adore you too. Thank you. =o>

    Pat, thanks. His voice is so powerful. Maybe they should've cast him as God instead of George Burns. xo

    GB, without a doubt. Thank you. [~;

    June, me too. Thanks! Jenny, please don't go too weird with the prompts. Please! xo

    Unknown, that's great. You couldn't have a more trustworthy, authoritative narrator. That's smart casting on your part. =o)

    Nonna, oh yeah, I forgot about the heavy breathing. Thank you. xo

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  10. Ca88andraMarch 19, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I'm so not into sci-fi, but you almost change my mind! Well done.

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  11. georgia ~ gi giMarch 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Happy Saturday Lovely Lady! I hope you have had a wonderful week, and are enjoying your weekend!
    Glad to see things are moving right along with our cyber couple!
    James Earl Jones, that is perfect!
    love ya
    gi gi

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  12. gautami tripathyMarch 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I can almost see both! I loved Spock!

    stretched drums

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  13. Oilfield TrashMarch 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    As always you impress me with your writing skills Robyn.

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  14. TgoetteMarch 19, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Yay! As Mr. Sheen would say, "Winner!" I could almost feel Spock's blazing-hot, green-blooded Vulcan lust bubbling to the surface. Such control he has! LOL! Excellent job once again, Robyn!

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  15. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Very clever! Love this!
    Best wishes,
    Anna
    Anna's SC week 46 'curtain parted'

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  16. Betty ManousosMarch 20, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Brilliant! I love Spock!

    Hope you have a great rest of your weekend!
    Big hugs!
    B xx

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  17. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Oops! Left the wrong link! Try this one instead:
    Anna's SC week 46 'curtain parted'
    Best wishes,
    Anna

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  18. jfb57March 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Naughty but nice!

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  19. KobyMarch 20, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    OMG... I LOVE this. My late brother was a huge scifi fan, especially of Star Trek and Spock. xoxo

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  20. Susan AndersonMarch 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I love the touch of James Earl Jones as voice. You are really pulling this marathon off, Robyn! Great job!!

    =)

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  21. KatMarch 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Once again, you nailed the prompt and kept your story going. James Earl Jones? Genius! Junior Explorer? Rolling on the floor laughing. Bravo!

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  22. TracyMarch 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Brilliant piece loved it

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  23. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMarch 20, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Ca88, thanks. I've almost changed my own mind too. One can get really weird with sci-fi, and it still works. I like that. xo

    Gigi, thanks. Love ya! ;0>

    Tgo, nice description of Spock's inner life. Thanks. xo

    Anna, thank you. I'll be by soon. {-;

    jfb, that's a good summary of what I'm shooting for. Thanks. xo

    Koby, I'm glad it makes you think of your brother. That's sweet. =op

    Sue, there's lots of fear and gulping going on here. I keep my fingers crossed that I can actually work with the next prompt - week after week. Thanks. xo

    Kat, I suppose I'm working my own childhood fantasies into this one. I never did play Junior Explorer. LOL. Thank you. {-;

    Tracy, thank you. So glad you enjoyed. xo

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  24. CheeseboyMarch 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Nice. The addition of James Earl puts this one over the edge.

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  25. gaelikaaMarch 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    There's layers of meaning in there!

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  26. cj SchlottmanMarch 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Robyn, You continue to amaze me with the way you weave this tale into every prompt. Like so many others, I love the James Earl Jones touch. This is good!

    Namaste..........ccj

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  27. MarleneMarch 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Heehee...is it bad that I totally "heard" James Earl Jones as he said that?!!!

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  28. JoMarch 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    the voice of JEJ can take over my ... okay ending that thought right here and now ... love this continuing story ...

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  29. Baby SisterMarch 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I love that you're continuing the story. Love it!!

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  30. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMarch 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    CB, thanks. xo

    CJ, I'm glad you like it. His voice is - there's just no word for it. =o)

    Marlene, no, it's great and as it should be. Thanks. xo

    Jo, lol, I hear ya! I'm glad you like it. [-:

    Babysis, thank you. xo

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  31. Rek SeshMarch 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Seems older Spock hasn't learned much from his younger explorations....poor Asteroid girl...how long will she have to wait for her "O"??

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  32. JennyMarch 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    OK. I'm having a hard time writing this comment after reading Rekha's. funny, funny comments going on here today!

    I love the idea of JEJ's voice over. It played in my head right along with your perfectly crafted words. That 'rita is a busy little thing.

    I can't wait to get my chicken one written and see if you managed to continue this!

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  33. The Frisky VirginApril 1, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Grinning, here! :)

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