Covid and Modern Life
The time was when one could flit using just a handcart, so my great aunt said. Today I found myself flitting for the first time. But how to do it taking all the paraphernalia of modern living, when one has no cash left.
Well I offered bribes, so Julie got the babies high chair, as she took on the role of lookout. Why? Well I would have to move in secret if I was to avoid the rent collector and his side kicks…
As I am not of the modern generation, I find WordPress difficult to understand. I apologise for how my link to Friday Fictioneers Page is set up.
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Times are getting tough… At least the scored the high chair.
It is true that to many people have to deal with hardship. Yet that does not stop them helping others.
You are not alone in your problems with WP, Michael, it is driving many of us crazy right now.
Good story.
So glad you liked the story. I guess that WP have their reason for challenging us, but I have not figured it out yet.
So that’s what they call bouncing in the UK. A terribly relevant story for the end-of-the-world times we find ourselves in.
Sadly we the people and the politicians seem unable or unwilling to stop the destruction. Where we go from here I am not sure, but I still live in hope for a fairer future
I did not know the term ‘bouncing‘ ,, it is always good to gain new knowledge, Mike
A discreet exit in the shadows. Nicely done Michael.
Discreet is just the right word. Thank you Iain
If you can’t take it with you. use it to your advantage…
I do like to get the best value from any item
A sign of our times … lost jobs, wages leading to loss.
Well done …
Isadora
Thank you Isadora,
Michael, it is a good reflection of some of the hardship people are going through during covid. From what I read today, even our universities will be putting their hands out. They’ve suffered massive losses in revenue. Our family has actually become better off financially during covid as my husband is working from home and now that he’s not spending 3 hours commuting, he’s getting a lot done around the house. Unfortunately, our Alfa Romeo decided to become rather demanding of his attention but is back on the road again now, which is leaving him working on the caravan for rego tomorrow. Keeping our kids on track is keeping us busy too. Our son has end of year exams atm and is more interested in just about everything else. Meanwhile, our daughter goes on night wanders with her friends. I’m being kept on my toes but all good really. Just some tweaking required.
Best wishes,
Rowena
Hi Rowena, firstly thank you for your comment, it is always good to know how a story works. … These are strange times… Like your daughter I often walk at night time, it is much quieter and offers a different perspective on nature etc… I am frustrated with the university’s asking for extra cash. Surely with their brains, they might come up with inventive ideas of how to fund themselves. Maybe offering a wide range of courses online for the older individual. They have many untapped resources and need to use them. Many people are having to do at present. My car is getting so little use that it will last much longer, which is very good. Whilst with holiday travel being almost unavailable, I am also saving money.
Hi Michael, nice one!
Thank you Trish, it is always good to know how a story inter reacts with those who read it.
I use Blogspot and that’s changed recently, without any good reason that I can see, which makes life just that bit more trying. Guess the IT whizz-kids were bored in lockdown.
Hi Elizabeth IT whizz kids, need to remember that very many people who use the tools they design, are not whizz kids.