Returning after a hiatus, feeling rusty. Did it work? Do let me know – have a great weekend.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less. Thank you Rochelle for hosting the challenge and the photo prompt! To read the other stories inspired by this prompt click here.
It’s strange how people are nicer to strangers. But being alone and old is another story. Old people need to live with families to have more meaningful lives. I know that my 90 year old father in law and 86 year old mother in law who live with us are healthier because of the frequent interaction with my grandchildren!
It was a lovely story reflecting a different mindset,i love the way you show different aspects and mirrors sideline to understand the shadow at times, lovely story, well written and crisp….
So true. No expectations we get along so much better. We must just judging one another and accepting one another. Definitely. Thanks for reminding me.
I don’t think I’d want to live with either of my kids. It seems we often say mean things to the ones we love. I didn’t see any rust here.
Sad yet true. Worse still is the fact that we’re nicer to people when they’re dead and gone.
Yes Pradita, you rightly pointed that out – of what use is love and respect after death?
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story, Dahlia!
Of course she should move on They’ll hopefully carry on seeing each other, just not in the same house. Excellent.
That is a very wise piece.
It’s difficult to tell a complete story in dialogue, but you succeed very well in this vignette. You have a storyline, you reveal character (and I must say, I like Nani, because she’s a shrewd and unselfish person), and you have rather profound social comment. And it all flows nicely, and none of it seems forced. Well done. You’re obviously stainless steel!
Actually, stainless steel is the wrong metal – pure gold is more appropriate!
Lovely story. I know many seniors would prefer to live in an old age home where they can be independent.
Then there are many who are enjoying living with the family, with grandchildren keeping them on their toes.
Nani is a wise woman. I only hope her family appreciates this even if she does go to a home. If you’re rusty I certainly couldn’t tell. Well done with nuggets of wisdom.
Such a lovely end beat in this story. Nani seems to have a good attitude toward life.
A wise grandma with lots of common sense.
Yes I do find it unfortunate. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Yes, it worked! Nani is lucky to have family who want her – it will make life pleasanter knwoing they’ll visit regularly.
A wise and compassionate Nani, and perfect dialogue. Obviously we face the same challenges all over the world. People get older and remain independent.
Are we nicer to stranger? I do not think so. In my opinion, it is the most beautiful when old people are with the family if they want to. But there are certainly a lot, who say no. We had all grandparants at home when they were too old, to live by teir own. It is difficult because they have their habits, as we ourselves have our habits, and it is a change to live together. But you love each other and therefore you takes consideration. It has always worked well. It becomes problematic when they become dement or end up very sick and suffering that is the most difficult thing. If it is not possible to be with the family or you do not want to, a start in a retirement home is certainly better if you are not too old, or? So you can still do something with your new friends. Because I believe that you can have a close relationship with strangers, even in old age, when you live together.
Of course it is better for older (and younger) generation to stay with their kith and kin. But the reality is often different. Differing priorities and perspectives often put them at loggerheads and if neither party is will to budge, things can get very unhappy. Also is it not true that often when we are upset or disturbed, we have no compunctions about being mean and rude to our loved ones but we smile greet and maintain a harmonious presence in the workplace or public don’t we? Thank you for reading and commenting. Do you have a blog? I couldnt access it.
oh yes you are right, of course you have to make concessions to the other. But that is the case when one love someone, no? I rather believe that the decision-making and preparation step will involve more uncertainty and anxiety than when they are living together. Well, and in the family, you might be more rude, than you are with strangers. But in the family you also learn to deal with it and becoming sensitive. You just have to communicate that, don´t you?
hmmm, this risk, not to surf on the same wave at the same time and be ready to communicate, is always given, when the priority is not the same. The one is about making his personal activity ready, but the other wants dinner now. I think that is a matter of the effort and the priority you set. Two alpha animals will have a harder time than one alpha animal and someone who is always fun to take care of others, even if he has his own projects. Of course, the best is always to have common interests.
Yes, and I try to start my blog in finding a line …. hmmmmm.