Sunrise, Sunset
January 11, 2023 at 10:58 am 47 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 13 January 2023
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| Photo Credit: Fleur Lind |
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Growing up, her dad was a bit overprotective. When it was time to head off to college, he became very concerned.
“Are you sure, Pumpkin?” he asked. “You’ll be too far away I can’t be there in time in case you get into trouble.”
“Don’t worry, Dad, I can handle myself. I’m a big girl now.”
They witnessed a magnificent view while driving to the airport and looking out the window. For her dad, it was sunset and the end of a day that wouldn‘t come back again. For her, it was sunrise and the freedom to spread her wings.
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
dorahak | January 11, 2023 at 11:05 am
Two different perspectives as life moves on and worlds change. Nice snapshot in a 100.
2.
plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 11:19 am
dora:
yes, it’s all about perspective. we see what we want to see.
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neilmacdon | January 11, 2023 at 12:34 pm
Nice use of the sunset and its meaning
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plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 6:38 pm
neil:
that’s what i thought right away as i looked at the photo prompt.
5.
Iain Kelly | January 11, 2023 at 2:14 pm
An ending and a beginning. Nicely done.
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plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 6:38 pm
iain:
coming from you, i take it as a great compliment. thank you.
7.
michael1148humphris | January 11, 2023 at 2:47 pm
Nicely done.
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plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 6:37 pm
michael:
thank you for your kind comment.
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Dawn M. Miller | January 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm
A beautiful story and so true as to how us parents feel!
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plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 6:37 pm
dawn:
glad you found it relatable.
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SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️ | January 11, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Beautiful
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plaridel | January 11, 2023 at 6:37 pm
saania:
i’m glad you liked it. thank you for reading.
13.
Mason Bushell | January 12, 2023 at 8:27 am
Must be hard when the little ones grow big and fly away.
Nice story!
14.
plaridel | January 12, 2023 at 6:16 pm
mason:
i couldn’t agree more.
15.
Danny James | January 12, 2023 at 10:08 am
Different strokes, different folks.
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plaridel | January 12, 2023 at 6:16 pm
danny:
true that. 🙂
17.
Bill | January 12, 2023 at 1:52 pm
Nicely done. Special day, but so is every day. 🙂
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plaridel | January 12, 2023 at 6:16 pm
bill:
i like the optimism in your comment very much. 🙂
19.
theministryofshrawleywalks | January 12, 2023 at 3:22 pm
Life moves on, it’s tough but things generally fall in to some sort of order! Good stuff this week sir
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plaridel | January 12, 2023 at 6:15 pm
shrawley:
it’s very generous of you. thank you for reading. 🙂
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poetisatinta | January 13, 2023 at 5:00 am
That captures just what its like – when we were young and then when our children fly off on their own, good take 🙂
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:56 pm
poetisatinta:
such is life. 🙂
23.
Liz Young | January 13, 2023 at 8:40 am
Letting them go is so hard.
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:56 pm
liz:
yes, but we need to learn and let go. anyway, i find it difficult to post a comment in your blog. i wonder what i’m doing wrong.
25.
Na'ama Yehuda | January 13, 2023 at 3:09 pm
Nice interpretation! 🙂
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:54 pm
na’ama:
Thank you for the generous comment. much appreciated. 🙂
27.
Na'ama Yehuda | January 14, 2023 at 5:22 pm
🙂
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Tannille | January 14, 2023 at 12:30 am
You captured the cycle of life beautifully.
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:54 pm
tannille:
alright, alright! thank you. 🙂
30.
granonine | January 14, 2023 at 8:31 am
II remember so well putting my first child on an airplane. A new life for him, Both an ending and a beginning for me. t’s all in our perception, isn’t it?
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:53 pm
linda:
exactly. 🙂
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Keith's Ramblings | January 14, 2023 at 9:11 am
He’s very proud of her, I’m sure, and despite the miles, she’ll always have a place in his heart.
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plaridel | January 14, 2023 at 3:53 pm
keith:
most definitely. 🙂
34.
starsinclayjars | January 14, 2023 at 5:34 pm
Love this! So relatable! Well done.
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plaridel | January 16, 2023 at 10:44 am
starsinclayjars:
i find your comment very encouraging. thank you very much.
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GHLearner | January 15, 2023 at 5:42 am
Dad will have to learn to let go. Lovely and true story.
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plaridel | January 16, 2023 at 10:44 am
gabi:
he will have to for his own sanity.
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msjadeli | January 15, 2023 at 6:49 pm
Good use of the sky in your story. A big day for each of them that they won’t forget.
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plaridel | January 16, 2023 at 10:43 am
msjadeli:
sky is the limit indeed. 🙂
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rochellewisoff | January 16, 2023 at 6:59 am
Dear Plaridel,
Poignant story, beautifully told.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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plaridel | January 16, 2023 at 10:43 am
rochelle:
thank you for reading and support. much appreciated.
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Brenda's Thoughts | January 16, 2023 at 12:37 pm
That’s a lovely and sad story, having been in both positions at one time or another. Sweetly written, Plaridel.
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plaridel | January 19, 2023 at 1:16 pm
brenda:
thank you for reading and commenting as usual. much appreciated.
44.
authorfleurl | January 17, 2023 at 3:12 am
Nicely done.
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plaridel | January 19, 2023 at 1:16 pm
fleur:
you just made my day. thank you. 🙂
46.
authorfleurl | January 19, 2023 at 1:50 pm
Awww, that’s good! 🙂👍
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plaridel | January 19, 2023 at 11:17 pm
fleur:
you bet. 🙂