Isn’t it nice when inspiration hits immediately and you can write your 99-word piece in 2 minutes flat.
How did the rabbit get on the roof? Did it have wings? Had the whole world gone completely mad and animals suddenly attained previously unknown attributes?
The poor little creature pattered across the hot metal roof, confused and agitated.
A bit like me, thought Laura. Being isolated at home is making me feel peculiar, as if I am the only person in the world or the whole world has stopped except me. Business as usual, but not.
“At least I can do something positive to help the rabbit,” she mutters, heading for the garage to get the tall ladder.
This little piece of inspiration was written for Charli Mills’ Carrot Ranch flash fiction challenge which you can join in here: https://carrotranch.com/2020/03/19/march-19-flash-fiction-challenge-3/
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Two minutes? Wow. Well done.
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I feel just like that poor rabbit, Denise. I like being at home but it is feeling very weird.
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Yes, it really came through. We are all feeling the rabbit.
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Clear evidence that your first thought is usually your best. Well done, Robbie.
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Thank you, Doug.
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Poor little bunny feet…
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Thank you, Annette. I hope you are well.
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What a fun story, Robbie. I think we might all be feeling a little peculiar for a while. As long as it’s not a ‘sick’ peculiar. We’ll need lots of Laura’s to give us a helping hand.
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Yes, that is true, Norah. Terence was working form home today so our office is quite full with both boys also studying there. It actually looks quite funny with the three of them all sitting on computers with headphones and working away industriously. I, of course, never wear headphones, but I am there too with my two computers and screen.
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Glad to know you and your family are safe and snug at home, Robbie.
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What an industrious ‘connected’ family. 😉 Stay well, all of you.
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Two minutes is pretty impressive, Robbie, and I think you’re the first with your 99 word story. Like Laura, sometimes we just have to take care of the smaller things we can control.
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The world is exactly like that right now. (K)
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I know, Kerfe, it is really weird.
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Yes. At least she can help the rabbit. The best thing to do in these peculiar situations.
You were quick like a bunny! I got my idea fairly quickly but slept on it to simmer before writing. Gotta maintain my clock, even if I’m not showing up to work. Take care Robbie, I’m hoping you and your family are healthy.
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Hi Miss D. Yes we are all fine currently. I don’t know how things will go here in South Africa. Our government is doing its best to stop the spread. I am actually very impressed by what they are doing.
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That’s impressive, if they are doing a good job. It maybe pays to be last in line and see what not to do so you can do better. Write on, Robbie.
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Two minutes, awesome job!
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Thank you, Priscilla.
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I do love that–the 2-minute inspiration–and it’s lovely. That rarely happens for me so today, I am awed by you.
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It rarely happens for me either, Jacqui. It was quite a great experience.
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Writing this in two minutes is some kind of a record, Robbie! Way to go!
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Thank you, Jan. It isn’t usually like that for me. Normally I take ages to come up with an idea I like.
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it does seem like the whole world has gone mad; well done…
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It is quite disorientating is many ways, Jim. I don’t mind working from home though. I find it very productive.
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I wonder how many firms will allow more people to work from home once the crisis has subsided…
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I think this may change the world, Jim. Wars are usually when humanity make hugely progressive leaps and this is like a war.
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Terrific Robbie! A story that brought a smile to my face!
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I am glad you enjoyed it, John. It was rather fun to write.
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I don’t think I’ve ever written anything in two minutes flat. Well done! I had to smile when I read your story because a couple of hours ago, my daughter texted me a photo of two quite plump rabbits in the yard taunting her dogs.
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I have written other pieces like this one quite quickly, Liz, but its not that common for me either. We saw an escaped rabbit on the pavement a few weeks ago.
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Nice little story Robbie, unlike the world’s situation is anything but nice 💜💜💜
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Thank you, Willow. No, the world is a worrying place right now.
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Yes indeed 💜
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A fun piece for this Saturday morning. 🙂
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Thank you, Laura.
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That flash of inspiration is a lot better than a “hot flash” — which is what I’m more likely to get! LOL. Delightful response to the prompt, Robbie. Hugs on the wing!
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Haha, Teagan, you this one was much better I am sure. Have a great day and stay safe.
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I want to get your imagination, Robbie! Seems you are in Easter mode. Indeed, wonderful written. Thank you for sharing. Michael
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I am starting to make my Easter fondant series today, Michael. I have more time than usual at the moment [smile]
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Great! Will be funny to see. Best wishes, Michael
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The world needs more ladders (and Lauras). 🐰❤️
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Thank you, Sarah. It does, especially now.
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Like a rabbit out the gate, your inspiration zipped to the page, Robbie! When I lead the 99-word prompt in person, I give writers 5 minutes. It’s a great practice to use a time constraint, kind of like brainstorming. I love the story you wrote and the character’s response to help despite isolation. Well done!
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Thank you, Charli. Sometimes I am lucky and it comes quickly. These are usually the best pieces too.
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I felt so bad for the poor rabbit but then I’m happy that all turned out well. Too many people have died and I pray that all of what’s happening around the world with this pandemic ends soon.
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Yes, we are all praying for a quick ending, Susan.
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I like the “hot metal roof” – reminds me of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, though I think your story was probably more sensible, haha.
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Thank you, H. Have a great week.
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Gotta love when the words come fast. I find those are often better than the ones I labor over.
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That is the case for me too.
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‘They’ say the saying “It’s raining cats and dogs” is based on perhaps one true accounting of a strong rainy wind tossing said animals into the air…
hmmm:“Cats and dogs” may come from the Greek expression cata doxa, which means “contrary to experience or belief.” If it is raining cats and dogs, it is raining unusually or unbelievably hard. “Cats and dogs” may be a perversion of the now obsolete word catadupe. In old English, catadupe meant a cataract or waterfall.”
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/what-is-the-origin-of-the-phrase-its-raining-cats-and-dogs/
nice odd little image with this link.
“…The phrase might have its roots in Norse mythology, medieval superstitions, the obsolete word catadupe (waterfall), or dead animals in the streets of Britain being picked up by storm waters.”
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Thanks for sharing this information, Jules, I did not know this and hadn’t really thought about the origin of this phrase even though it is such an odd one.
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