Frank
“Whatcha watching?”
I was just thinking how much it sucked being constantly alone when I heard the voice coming from below the TV.
“Whatcha watching?” it asked again, slow and curious.
“A documentary about crushing cars.”
“Cool.” It was coming from the toy koala my niece made for me.
“What’s your name?” I asked.
“Frank,” the toy koala said.
We sat there for a minute. “You wanna watch too?”
“Sure.”
I carried Frank to the couch.
“Popcorn?”
“You got any eucalyptus?”
“Sorry.”
“Then I’m good,” he said.
And just like that, it was me and my new roommate, hanging out.
This week I and another staff member are on a service trip with a group of amazing students. This story idea was suggested by one of them.
The Green-Walled Treehouse 
I have a menagerie of stuffed animals all named, many after U.S. Presidents, so I totally relate to Frank. 🙂
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I can totally see that, knowing you. I guess the closest to Frank might be FDR, being a Franklin.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. Great story of loneliness turning good.
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Thanks, James. Yes, everyone needs a good friend.
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There are worse companions… I like Frank.
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Yeah, I wouldn’t mind a little friend like him.
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Agreed!!
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How fun! I really like that little guy.
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Thanks! Yeah, me too 🙂
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Sweet story!
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Thanks for reading it, Iain. Glad you liked it.
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Frank looks sensitive and intelligent. A good listener, too. Who knows where this might lead.
I love this story!
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Yes, I think he is a wise koala. I can see this becoming a great friendship. I like animal friendship stories like this.
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They’re like that, koalas. 😊 I love this one, and I love this story. So cute.
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Thanks, Margaret. I’m so glad you liked it.
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I wanted to mention on love your graphic of Frank.
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Thank you! Yes, I liked it too.
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Oh! I LOVE this take on the prompt. Perhaps the narrator will pick up some eucalyptus leaves the next time he’s at the store.
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Thank you, Alicia! Yes, that would be a good continuation to the story, as they build a little life together.
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Maybe there’s no eucalyptus, but maybe the narrator had some ‘shrooms?
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haha, maybe. I like to leave a bit of ambiguity as to what is actually happening.
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Who could resist Frank the Koala? What a lovely story.
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aw, thank you. Yes, he sounds like a good friend. 🙂
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And I doubt he’ll have to clean up after his new room mate. Good take!
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Cute, sweet and funny. Lovely.
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LOL
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He looks and sounds like a pleasant sort. Hope they like the same tv shows. Cute story.
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Dear David,
Cute and quirky use of the prompt. Although I would expect nothing less from you. Made me smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Creative take on the photo! Sometimes a stuffed animal is a pleasant roommate.
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