Spring Break
March 18, 2020 at 11:33 am 39 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 20 March 2020
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Ashley was cleaning out her dorm when her best friend stopped by.
“We’re having a spring break party at the diner,” she said. “I want you to come.”
“I thought we’re told to practice social distancing.”
“Don’t be a party pooper. This pandemic can’t stop us from partying.”
Reluctantly, Ashley joined and didn’t regret it. She had a lot of fun.
Upon arriving home, Ashley was excited to see her grandmother again. “I miss you, Nana,” she said and gave her a big hug.
A few days later, Nana was rushed to the hospital when she started developing pneumonia-like symptoms.
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1.
Iain Kelly | March 18, 2020 at 11:56 am
A lesson for us all to take heed of.
2.
plaridel | March 18, 2020 at 5:18 pm
iain:
i totally agree.
3.
Na'ama Yehuda | March 18, 2020 at 12:53 pm
That’s reality for ya
4.
plaridel | March 18, 2020 at 5:18 pm
na’ama:
i know.
5.
Na'ama Yehuda | March 18, 2020 at 5:39 pm
🙂
6.
Dale | March 18, 2020 at 1:26 pm
And there’s the rub…. the younger generation don’t take this seriously and are the cause of much of the spread.
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plaridel | March 18, 2020 at 5:17 pm
dale:
i think they feel invincible and disregard the risk.
8.
Dale | March 18, 2020 at 5:35 pm
They do. I k,now my boys do!
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plaridel | March 19, 2020 at 10:40 am
dale:
i hope they don’t get sick. that’s all you can do.
10.
Dale | March 19, 2020 at 11:17 am
They won’t. We are good.
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plaridel | March 20, 2020 at 9:41 am
dale:
that’s nice to know. still, be on guard and careful at all times.
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) | March 18, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Social distancing is needed… I still hope Nana makes it.
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plaridel | March 18, 2020 at 5:17 pm
björn:
ashley be devastated if nana doesn’t get well.
14.
neilmacdon | March 18, 2020 at 1:39 pm
A timely cautionary tale. The point of isolating ourselves is largely to protect others
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plaridel | March 18, 2020 at 5:17 pm
neil:
that’s the point that some are missing. if we don’t come together, our health system will be overwhelmed and many will die.
16.
msjadeli | March 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm
A chilling and realistic portrayal of current events. The incubation stage is 14-27 days. There is a case about 20 miles from here. The woman has not traveled, so her case is being called community contracted. She estimates her “close circle of friends” at 50.
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plaridel | March 19, 2020 at 10:40 am
msjadeli:
it’s going to be worse before it gets better. even trump has changed its tune lately.
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msjadeli | March 19, 2020 at 10:48 am
UGH. weeks/months of enforced isolation is going to be emotionally devastating for many economically disastrous for all (except the 1% of course)
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plaridel | March 20, 2020 at 9:41 am
msjadeli:
we’ll get through it. keep your fingers crossed. 🙂
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msjadeli | March 20, 2020 at 9:57 am
I hope so!
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plaridel | March 21, 2020 at 3:27 pm
msjadeli:
my sentiment exactly. 🙂
22.
rochellewisoff | March 19, 2020 at 6:09 am
Dear Plaridel,
A very timely piece. This is a great time to catch up on reading, writing and painting, isn’t it? Stay safe and well.
Shalom,
Rochelle
23.
plaridel | March 19, 2020 at 10:40 am
rochelle:
if there’s a silver lining, that would be it.
24.
michaelwynnauthor | March 19, 2020 at 8:34 am
Serious message well illustrated. Let’s hope it doesn’t last too long
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plaridel | March 19, 2020 at 10:39 am
mick:
i hope so too.
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Keith's Ramblings | March 19, 2020 at 8:50 am
There will be quite a few situations like this I’m sure.
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plaridel | March 19, 2020 at 10:39 am
keith:
i hope you’re right although authorities say the flattening of the pandemic curve hasn’t been reached yet.
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Alicia Jamtaas | March 19, 2020 at 5:06 pm
I do believe so many young people “don’t get it.” You captured that so well in 100-words.
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plaridel | March 20, 2020 at 9:41 am
alicia:
sadly, some folks completely disregard the possibility that their reckless behaviour are putting the most vulnerable at risk.
30.
draliman | March 20, 2020 at 1:13 am
It’s our elderly relatives we need to protect, even if we’re not so worried about ourselves.
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plaridel | March 20, 2020 at 9:40 am
draliman:
you’re absolutely right.
32.
pennygadd51 | March 20, 2020 at 3:29 pm
A cautionary tale, Plaridel. You’re spot-on; a lot of people simply can’t imagine the consequences of their actions, even when they’ve been told repeatedly.
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plaridel | March 21, 2020 at 3:27 pm
penny:
sadly, it’s the me me me generation that we’re dealing here.
34.
Tannille | March 21, 2020 at 12:49 am
Chilling. I’ve heard parents are struggling with their teens who want to go out.
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plaridel | March 21, 2020 at 3:24 pm
tannille:
teens love their individual freedom and right to do as they please.
36.
granonine | March 21, 2020 at 10:09 am
But since Nana was a wise old girl, she’d kept herself strong and healthy. She recovered and lived many more years. Ashley eventually got over the guilt, and decided it was time to be a responsible adult 🙂
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plaridel | March 21, 2020 at 3:23 pm
linda:
that’ll swell. i love happy ending. 🙂
38.
Mike | March 23, 2020 at 4:50 pm
At first the authorities painted a too optimistic picture about younger individuals not needing to worry, that was a mistake. Your story put the record right, well done
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plaridel | March 25, 2020 at 9:06 am
mike:
i read in the news about young folks getting it and some had already died.