Today I did two acrostic pieces. The first AUGUST centers around the current and ongoing situation of wearing masks. The new normal in our lives. The words and phrases of 2020 will be remembered in years to come as ‘social distancing’, ‘wear your mask’, ‘six feet apart’ ‘sanitizer and wash your hands.’ It is a never ending situation to remember to take the mask when you leave your car to walk into the store. Now many places are taking temperatures.
The other piece FRANCES is for the birthday of a friend. Describing her is hard. She’s unique with all her dedication to being part of the American Legion and the honor guard of her post. She goes out of her way to help those when called upon. As a hugger she’s having difficulty with the social distancing at the moment.
I was challenged to do a flash fiction about today’s wacky holiday. I decided to use Fran’s birthday as the back round for the gift received. It was a fun twenty minute piece to compose. I thought what a twist of what the gift would be.
It was an early morning for me with being woke up from rain. I noticed it was foggy outside also. Watched the sun try to burn off the fog as I had my coffee. It’s Hump Day already.
Today besides being National Toilet Paper Day it’s also National Cherry Popsicle Day. So enjoy a cherry popsicle my favorite of the flavors.
Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.
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August 26th.....DAILY REFLECTIONS
Watching as the sun comes up to burn off
the fog....glad I don’t have to be out
driving in it this early
Rain showers woke me at 4:00am....unable
to fall back to sleep....up and about so I
read the depressing news
It’s going to be a coffee morning
definitely....I also see a nap in my future
today
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AUGUST 26th
© Scottie-ann Murphy
Adapting to the ongoing situation to be out
and about not easy
Unfortunately I am confirming to what one
needs to do when leaving the house
Going out making sure I have a mask,
has become the new normal
Unacceptable not to wear one in most
places, I have found
Sanitizer hands, stand six feet apart, social
distancing
The newest phrases used most often for
the current year
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FRANCES
(For Fran Marron-Harper For Her
Birthday 2020)
© Scottie-ann Murphy
Fun, fabulous, friendly, faithful are only a
few words to describe her
Redhead that always has time to help out
those in need
Always ready with a hugging hello to all she
greets and hugging goodbye when they
depart
Now and again she may falter, but no one
individual is perfect
Coffee sees her through the morning,
Scotch helps her cope at night
Effervescent personality, she bubbles like
champagne 🍾
So on her special day, it’s HAPPY
BIRTHDAY to FRANCES
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THE BIRTHDAY 🎂 🧻
© Scottie-ann Murphy
Madison sat up, stretched her arms over her head then plopped back down on the bed. It was her day; twenty-four hours to do as she pleased. It was her birthday. She had taken a few days of vacation from work. Madison usually celebrated for a week during her birthday. Her co-workers threw her a brief party the day before. The cake, white cake with buttercream frosting her favorite had pink roses surrounding the outer rim of the confection. The gifts were welcomed; she received many gift cards to her favorite places for food and drink. She could hardly wait to have the opportunity to use them.
That evening Austin, the man in her life, made plans to take her out for dinner and drinks. Her mother had made arrangements to take her to breakfast. Birthday lunch would be with her friend Sarah. Madison was excited that her day would be full with family and friends.
Her brother had called to invite her for Wednesday happy hour at the club. She always considered, Mac, to be cheap. Her first drink would be free as it was her birthday. She’d probably only have time for two drinks before Austin would meet her.
She had been wondering what Austin would give her for her birthday. The thought of not being home if a flower delivery would happen made her pensive. Perhaps she thought he’d not send flowers. Delivery of flowers always came to her workplace not home.
Breakfast with her mother was fun; and inexpensive. It was her birthday; she got a free breakfast at that particular restaurant on her birthday. Lunch with Sarah had her laughing as she realized the lunch, like the breakfast, would be free since it was her birthday. Madison chuckled as she finally figured out her family and friends were thrifty. She hoped Austin would not disappoint and take her to ‘a free meal for the birthday person’ place . It was then she realized, where they were headed that evening; and yes they gave a free birthday dinner. Madison now hoped the gift from Austin would make up for the dinner.
It wasn’t until she arrived back home that she received Austin’s gift. He carried the large box wrapped in pink gift paper into her house. Placing it down on the floor he shouted “Happy Birthday”.
Madison had no idea what to expect as she tore off the paper and opened the box.
Laughing heartily, Austin had taken a cell phone picture of Madison. The stunned look on her face could not say enough.
Again Austin told her “Happy Birthday”, but then said “Happy National Toilet Paper Day. This is your favorite correct, Angel Soft?”
Madison’s birthday came on the same day as a really weird/wacky holiday.
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