"Mommy?
Why does that picture make you cry?" little Veronica inquired as she
clutched her mother's leg.
"Well, Veronica, I really want to write a story about
it so that I can win the tin foil or Saran Wrap award, but I feel nothing when I
look at it. Absolutely nothing! Now, my dear, show me a Monet or a VanGogh and I
could write way over the 1000 word limit! Heck, show me a picture of a simple
wooden door and I could write a story that might even win the coveted Tupperware
Award!"
"Don't be sad, Mommy. Maybe the next picture
will be better," Veronica said looking up at her Mom.
"Maybe, my darling, maybe...as long as it
isn't something to do with favorites."