Here is another late(ish) entry into the weekly challenge brought to us by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.
Here are the rules: Use the photo as inspiration, write a hundred(ish) words – and share! Here goes my offering for this week – and I welcome your comments again!
Copyright – Kent Bonham
– L’chaim! –
“I don’t darn well believe it!”
“What, Mr Cohen? What have I missed? What have I done? Please don’t fire me Mr Cohen, sir, I’ve got a wife and – “
“…kids at home. Yes, I know. I’ve heard it a thousand times.”
The floor manager gulped nervously. His new studio boss glared ominously at the lights suspended high above their heads.
“My darned fool of a brother has been up there again – look at that graffiti! What does it say, Sonny? My eyes ain’t so good.”
“Eighteen, sir. That’s all.”
A smile spread across Mr Cohen’s face. “For luck, and to life! The studio will be a great success!”
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For those of you that don’t know, the Hebrew word for life is ‘chai’, which has a numerical value of 18. L’chaim means ‘to life!’ and is used when toasting someone’s health. L’chaim is also used as a name for a celebration.
Freya Writes... 
wow beautiful…glad you explained it down there.
you got it in time. isn’t it friday fictioneers? 🙂
Great story! I love the symbolism…perfect for Friday, before Shabbat begins. Shabbat Shalom! L’chaim!
Thank you, Lorri.
Good one! 🙂
Thank you!
What a clever story, Freya. You tied in the prompt nicely.
Thank you, Amy.
Dear Freya,
I’m truly impressed. I didn’t even notice the number 18 and you’ve capitalized on it well. Although Mr. Cohen doesn’t sound like all that nice of a guy.
shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle. Well, I have tried to learn from photographer friends about picking up on the details. Mr Cohen probably needs to learn a little humility.
Very impressive … so good to use the number up there… that’s for looking carefully at pictures.
Thank you, Bjorn.
The timing is right and you tied it in nicely with the elusive 18. Good job!
janet
Thank you, Janet.
That’s fantastic, darling! Would you believe that before I decided to go off on my rant, I had spotted the number 18 and was trying to think of a story around it? Birds of a feather, darling. I’m so glad you ran with it — and I learned something, too!
I knew you would spot it, you eagled-eyed clever clogs! Glad to be educative… 🙂
Great characterisation – Mr Cohen jumps out of your story, as does his change of mood. 🙂
Thank you, Sarah Ann. I think we all can turn on a sixpence (or dime), given the right circumstance!
I learned something about the number 18! Thank you very much! Good story and great read! Love it! Nan 🙂
You’re welcome, Nan. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Good story besides being informative. Very thorough use of the prompt. Realistic dialogue. Well done.
Thank you!