I’m doing okay with my world. As I’ve heard many working writers say, for us, things haven’t changed much. I enjoy the birds chirping as I drink my morning coffee, have a quick walk on country roads and then go to my home computer and try to be creative. Same old same old. I will say, one nice thing about virtual writers-group meetings is that, since I’m not driving anywhere, I can have a nice glass of wine while we talk books, etc. Always accentuate the positive!
How about you? I know things are vastly rougher for a lot of folks, but hang in there. My father grew up in the Depression and sometimes a slice of bread with white flour gravy was what they had for dinner. Not because they couldn’t afford anything else, but because there wasn’t anything else to buy. Fear of want colored the rest of his life and sometimes his fear affected my life. We will not let this happen again. This country and its people are too strong. Together we will figure out new ways to cope.
Among other projects, I took a break to write a 100-word story from this week’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt, courtesy of Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Click on the link to read her great story. Meanwhile:
Sharon pulled her coat tight around her and stared at the still water in the city fountain. When she left the station, she’d simply picked a direction to walk. But instead of bars and hotels, she’d found dark office towers and shuttered government buildings. Life’s big question: keep walking nowhere? Or return to nothing?
She jumped when rainbow colors suddenly lit up the square. The still water, set free, danced high in joyous leaps. A city worker at the control module grinned and threw up his arms as if to say, “What better place than here?”
She laughed and agreed.
Genie in a Box: Words and thoughts from Eugenia Parrish, Author 
I won’t lie… I thought ugh…another COVID story – but you turned it into a joyous post! Love this.
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Thank you! I appreciate that. I did worry about putting COVID in the title, but I was hoping people would feel it was whimsical.
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Very much so!
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Whether or not he symbolism was intended, I like the fact that the sudden light that cheered up your MC was man-made. I hope it’s an omen for a solution to Covid.
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I hadn’t thought of it exactly that way, but I like it. I think I saw the city worker as wanting to cheer her up. From a distance! Thank you.
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Love those moments in life where you realize you are exactly where you’re meant to be. Great take on the prompt.
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I’ve always been amazed at how often it happens to me. Thank you.
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A fortuitous direction to choose, and a welcome relief from the dark streets!
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I’m beginning to see a theme to my stories — they all seem to involve the kindness of strangers in a lonely city! Thanks for your comment.
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Nothing like exploring with no where in mind.
I enjoyed your inspiring words. They ring true.
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That’s good to know! Thank you.
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A lovely moment in a dark time.
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They’ve probably happened to me more than I deserve, but I’ve always been tempted to “cast my fate to the winds”. Thank you for that comment.
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Dear Genia,
I loved the image of the colored water. Lovely atmospheric piece. .
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS doing well. As you probably know the lockdown has been a painting binge for me. 😉
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I’ve noticed! You’ve created some more beautiful stuff. Unfortunately, my budget is on lockdown right now. I’m glad you felt my story was atmospheric. Thank you!
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sometimes going nowhere leads to new discovery. it happens to me all the time. 🙂
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I count on it! Thanks for reading and commenting 😊
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Maybe, just maybe, our world will be a little kinder on the other side of this
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I’d like to think so. Sometimes it’s a struggle, though. I’m old enough now to know people like to slide back into what was comfortable. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Our first day of easing lockdown restrictions here. I’ve been going to work through it all. so not much has changed for me – but I admit I shall miss the quiet roads, the quiet office and the cleaner air and signs of nature recovering! I hope we have learned some lessons. Sweet story – sometimes it pays to stray a little into the unknown 🙂
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Stepping into the unknown has been a lifetime goal for me. And yes, I too hope we have learned some lessons. Thanks for commenting.
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