Wednesday, August 10, 2005

ENOUGH: A 100-WORD STORY

My people, they are a stiff-necked people.

Been that way for thousands of years. Back in the Sinai days, Moses had it all figured out. You think he climbed up Mount Nebo to die, giving up on his dream to enter the Promised Land just because God told him to?

Think again.

He simply couldn’t stand any more of the constant bitching, whining, and nagging.

“It was better back in Egypt.” “This manna sucks! I want meat!” “I’m thirsty!” “We’re all gonna die!”

So Moses said, “Enough, already!”

Can’t say I blame him. Other people may complain, but Jews harp.

[There’s a theme to this story, which is (in slightly altered form) cross-posted at 100 Words or Les Nessman. See if you can figure it out.]

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