Six Sentence Story: Advice

The plumber watched his apprentice work on a shower faucet. It was old and probably could use more repair than he was authorized to perform.

The apprentice tried to loosen a tight connection. He asked the plumber, What if I break it?

The idea haunted the plumber as well, but he wasn’t particularly worried, because what good would worrying do? The only advice that came to his mind and which he offered while those who owned the condo watched the repair was, Don’t break it.

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Denise offers the prompt word “haunt” to be used in this week’s Six Sentence Stories.

Matthew 6:25 KJV – Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

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Author: Frank Hubeny

I enjoy walking, poetry and short prose as well as taking pictures with my phone.

35 thoughts on “Six Sentence Story: Advice”

  1. Great story and I can relate to worrying when I do plumbing upkeep. I certainly will remember that advice!. Regards Dan T

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    1. He didn’t break anything. The event actually happened. We were the owners of the condo and I was amazed at the plumber’s humorous response to his apprentice in front of us. Thank you, Denise!

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  7. Such good use of the Pandora’s box. Many more consequences can come out of the negative reaction.

    Peace and good will.

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  10. good advice (easier given than heard)… there is a fine line between fatalism and faith… but the difference is that one allows us the grow, making the fear that results from the former wither and die

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