Friday Flash Prompt: New for 2011

It's almost time for all of the "Whatever of 2011" lists to start showing up. Not to be outdone, FlashFiction.net is putting together a few prompts built around the "New Dictionary Words for 2011." Write a flash using at least five of the following ten words (because every end-of-the-year list has to have ten of something in it). Then watch for more new words in the weeks to come.

Declutter (verb) : to remove clutter<br>
petsit (noun) : to care for a pet during the absence of its owner
defriend (verb) : to eliminate a personal contact from one's social media account
furson (noun) : a furry pet (such as a dog or cat) that is treated like a person
upcycle (verb) : to adapt to a new use; recycle
pocket dial (verb) : to place a call with a cell phone unintentionally by accidentally dialing while the phone is in one's pocket
detangle (verb) : to remove tangles from
familyism (noun) : words or phrases with slightly skewed syntax unique to, and in general use by, a particular family, usually accidentally coined by the children of the family.
textaholic (noun) : one who sends text messages frequently or compulsively
polterguest (noun) : a houseguest who reorganizes or moves things without the knowledge or permission of the homeowner causing confusion for the homeowner

About the Author

Rich Grohowski graduated from Kutztown University with degrees in English and Geography, two things for which no one wants to pay you money. So, naturally, he's hoping to hit the big bucks in flash fiction. Along with recently finishing his Teaching Certification at Immaculata University, he is an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) candidate at Rosemont College. His non-fiction writing about food, culture, real estate, and interesting personal histories (pretty much anything, really) has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and even a couple of books.

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