The Six Sentence Story prompt word from Denise this week is “distance”. The task is to use that word in exactly six sentences (or stanzas, or lines) The link is open through tomorrow (the second day of 2021!) so head over to read more and to leave six sentences of your own.
Shepherding
The townspeople might have found it funny, but did not, that the one man who did not attend church services was the man with the least distance to travel, for Mr. Wolff’s farm was just next door to the church.
When they desired to build a newer larger church, Mr. Wolff gave them a generous amount for the old structure.
The townspeople might have found it funny, but did not, that Mr. Wolff then used the old church to shelter his flock of sheep.
They were not amused when he used the signboard in front of the old church:
When you find your humor, God will find you.
The townspeople, realizing that it was not easy for him to be good, prayed for Mr. Wolff.
Mr. Wolff whistled a merry tune and went about his work.
ShiftnShake 
Townspeople = Towns-sheeple?
You made me laugh, D!
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Hadn’t thought of that, but there it is. Thanks, and glad to give you a laugh.
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Up there with your best, D. Enjoyed it immensely.
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Thanks Doug.
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Loved it, Ms. Avery. Irony has potential to be quite humorous however, I daresay an increasing number of people seem to have lost their sense of humor. The townsfolk in your story certainly have none!
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Mr. Wolff knows that humor can be used to make a point but these folks aren’t so sharp.
Thank you for your continued hosting of Six Sentence Stories. I hope 2021 is a sight better for all and a year that brings you joy.
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You’re welcome. Hear! Hear! Thank you. Joy for you as well, D.
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He’s right. Excellent six!
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Thank you! Happy New Year.
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It sounds like the townspeople may have read Little Red Riding Hood too many times.
From all indications he is generous, attentive to his own little flock, being good in his own way, and maybe following the counsel on the sign.
Nicely written SSS.
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Thank you. Yes, the townspeople worry about Mr. Wolff, an easy way for them to feel good about themselves.
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I had never considered the irony of Christians considering themselves to be a flock of sheep. Sobering thoughts for the new year. (K)
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Yikes. You’re on to something. So is Mr. Wolff. Do your thing, do good, and keep your humor.
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Well done!
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, and read it again this morning!
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Would appear that these townspeople could stand with some enlightenment (or, if not up to that) a little old-fashioned saving.
(Mr. Wolff is surely likely to outlast his former neighbors, provided the early-onset COPD, doesn’t cut his enjoyment short.)
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Ha! You’re thinking he also raises pigs? Thank you, I only write because I look forward to your visits. Well that and to quiet the voices.
Happy new year good sir.
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This is such a good story – loved reading it and the comments through several times 😊
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Thank you! This is one of those where I got more insight from the comments of readers than I had initially, so yes, here’s to the comments.
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They were probably grateful to God that Mr. Wolff gave them a good price and wished the best for him.
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I’m sure they were grateful. They were able to get the larger church that they wanted.
Happy New Year Frank.
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So funny. Good one, D.
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Thanks Buddy. I actually wrote this as a summary/interpretation of a chapter of a book I’m reading, (The Mustard Seed; Discourses on the Sayings of Jesus from the Gospel According to Thomas by Osho), but saw that it met this prompt, so… Thomas was the apostle who didn’t get published- his peers didn’t appreciate how he told the story. There was no self publishing options back then so his gospel was hidden away in a cave until fairly recently.
How about that for too much information?
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Interersting, information. I don’t know the book so find the connection not so obvious, but enjoyed it just the same.
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At least there is one sensible human being in the crowd. Nice story
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Thanks. Sensible and brave enough to go it alone away from the crowd.
Happy New Year.
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Thank you so much, Avery, and wish you the same
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Love it. Reads like a lyrical fairy tale or fable, and weaves wolf, sheep and worship, and the definitions of inner happiness/peace. Good on Mr. Wolff. I love the repetition of “The townspeople might have found it funny, but did not…”
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Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Maybe this is a parafable?
Health and Happiness to you in this new year.
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Parafable works a treat!
Thank you. Happy New Year to you too, and health, happiness and much creativity!
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At least he didn’t fleece them. Love this story!
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Ha! No, he has no need or desire to fleece them. Thanks.
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This six had everything. Great job. Happy New Year!
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