FF – Attack
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by Ted Strutz.
Copyright Ted Strutz
Jeff twisted and turned, but still they came. They were getting closer now, braver. He didn’t know how much longer he could hold out.
Sensing movement, he ducked towards a wall. Too late. A rush of steely wings slammed into his face. Onwards he ran. Safety, so close. Only 20 metres away he could see his wife, beckoning.
Too slow.
Something crashed into him, scratching his hand. He looked down sadly. Two crinkle-cut crisps and half a picked gherkin where once had been an entire Happy Meal.
He raised his face to the skies and screamed.
“BLOODY SEAGULLS!”
Sharing My World 25-05-2020
Here is my post for Melanie’s Share Your World.
In your opinion, does patriotism require the belief that one’s country is the greatest on earth?
No. And people who blindly believe that scare me. There are lots of ways you can define “greatest on Earth” anyway. I believe the UK is one of the best places to live overall, but not the best. Basing it on economic and military, it’s probably China but I wouldn’t want to live there.
Why is patriotism considered by some to be the highest of virtues? What is so important about love of country? Shouldn’t we be more concerned about humankind, or the planet as a whole, rather than a single country?
It’s good to love your country. I don’t know who considers patriotism to be the absolute highest of virtues. Sounds like blind faith, no questioning.
What is the relationship between decisions and consequences?
Absolute. You make a decision, it has a consequence. Any decision, big or small. Decision – get out of bed. Consequence – day has begun.
What is social justice?
That’s when someone in the village does something wrong and a mob shows up and dangles them from the nearest tree.
Oh, wait, I just Googled it. It’s not that at all.
What’s one body part you wouldn’t mind losing?
My head. No, I need that. My little toe.
FF – Angry Crowd!
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by David Stewart.
Copyright David Stewart
The angry crowd moved down the mall towards the Presidential Palace, smashing as they went. Doors, windows – smashed. The freaky purple modern art installation, which had cost the starving country millions, exploded into shards.
Shouts of “kill the murderer!” and “food for the starving!” echoed through the streets.
The blood-thirsty crowd reached the main entrance, murder on their minds. A note was taped to the door.
“Due to the current COVID crisis, this residence is closed. Please call back in July, or email dictator_fernando69@autocrats.absolutepower.com.”
Disheartened, the angry mob made a note in their diaries and went down the pub instead.
Sharing My World 18-05-2020
Here is my post for Melanie’s Share Your World.
What’s something you really resent paying for?
All types of insurance. I don’t like having to pay “just in case”. Grr. Of course, you’re glad of it if your house burns down or your house unexpectedly explodes.
What was the most unsettling film you’ve seen?
Star Trek 5 – The Final Frontier. How could they make something that bad in the midst of the great Star Trek, and actually think it was okay to release and not burn it?
Do you judge people?
I think everyone judges people, whether intentionally or not. The moment you see someone you form an opinion, which will alter over time, but that’s a form of snap judgement.
Finish this sentence: “Back in my day, we…”?
…spent long hot summers riding around the place on our bicycles during long hot summers holidays, not a care in the world…
Gratitude – Please feel free to share an uplifting photo, thought or meme to show your own gratitude. We can all use some good vibes!
A small but significant easing of our lockdown has allowed us to meet one person from outside our household outside, as long as we maintain the 2 metre distance. I went for a couple of walks in the country roads around the village with my friend.
FF – Absolute Power – How To Handle Those Little Issues
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by C.E. Ayr.
I couldn’t really think of anything this week. Very busy with work and then I spent the evening on a long walk so time got away from me!
Copyright C.E. Ayr
“And so, children, the blast of sound from the speakers blows the sand off the beach, thus leading to loss of land mass.”
“Sir, my mummy said it’s to do with The Climate Change, and…”
“FALSE NEWS! Go and stand in the corner!”
“Yes, Sir sniffle sniffle.”
Later…
“We can’t have this, Mr Trimp. I know your third cousin is a big shot in the States, but even so… if nothing else, your bright orange skin is scaring the kids.”
“Grr…”
Ring ring
“Hey cuz, I have a problem needs “handling”… Headmaster annoyance… yes, make it look like an accident again…”
Sharing My World 11-05-2020
Here is my post for Melanie’s Share Your World.
Do you have a favourite kind of tree?
Yes, definitely. I’m trying to remember what it’s called. It’s that one with a sort of rough brown bit at the bottom, then it gets narrower as it goes up and sort of branches out into smaller bits. And there are green bits on it higher up.
Hopefully someone can identify it from that description. To summarise – brown at the bottom, branching out, green bits at the top.
What bridges are you happy you burned?
I don’t recall burning any bridges. I like to keep open a way back.
Would you sacrifice yourself (die) for a stranger?
Ha! No, I seriously doubt it. Nobody can truthfully answer that question until they’re actually in the situation, though.
How have your priorities changed since the C-19 virus took over?
I don’t think they have. I’m doing the same things in a different way, that’s all.
FF – Still a Kid
Here is my contribution for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. The photo was contributed by Jan Wayne Fields.
Copyright Jan Wayne Fields
“Look, babe, just what I need!”
“A straw hat.”
“Yes! Just right for my Revolution!”
“Your revolution.”
“Aloooohaaaa! Power to the People! The government shall fall!”
“That’s not what ‘Aloha’ means.”
“No?”
“No. Love, peace, an all-encompassing force…”
“That’s it! An all-encompassing force!”
“… which holds together existence.”
“Oh.”
“We’re supposed to be on holiday. I’m having an ice cream.”
“There’s ice cream? Can I have one?”
“Yes, dear.”
“Nice! Then we can find me a more suitable revolution hat.”
“Yes, dear. (This would be cute if you weren’t 51. I married a child. My parents warned me, did I listen?…)”
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