Runaway
A 50 Word Flash19 total reviews
Comment from Jacob1395
I really like these short pieces from you, Carol, they're all really entertaining. I remember the time I announced I was leaving home and packed my Buzz Lightyear suitcase with DVDs and books, but no clothes. I was going to live with my grandparents. A well written piece, Carol. I really enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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I really like these short pieces from you, Carol, they're all really entertaining. I remember the time I announced I was leaving home and packed my Buzz Lightyear suitcase with DVDs and books, but no clothes. I was going to live with my grandparents. A well written piece, Carol. I really enjoyed it.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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My children pulled a wagon around the block because they knew they couldn't cross the street. I followed with the car just to make sure they were safe. The joys of motherhood.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, the promise of food is a likely incentive to change any runaway's mind! Probably most children want to leave home at some point because of perceived injustices or other grievances. Calmness and diversion are good tactics. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Yes, the promise of food is a likely incentive to change any runaway's mind! Probably most children want to leave home at some point because of perceived injustices or other grievances. Calmness and diversion are good tactics. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Yes, I too believe every child gets the notion at some time but with no place to go and no food to eat, they don't go for long. Thanks for the review and kind words.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, those growling tummies are likely to run away too far. LOL. I wasn't too little when I left home, but at 15, as I walked down the sidewalk to leave, my mother kept saying that I'd come running home when I got broke and hungry. But I never came back. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Yes, those growling tummies are likely to run away too far. LOL. I wasn't too little when I left home, but at 15, as I walked down the sidewalk to leave, my mother kept saying that I'd come running home when I got broke and hungry. But I never came back. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Your mother didn't know you very well.... I can't imagine you screaming "uncle" and backing down for anything. My children were much younger when they ran away (circling the block). Thanks as always.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from DonandVicki
This story took me back many, many years to an evening when as a child,I wanted to run away. The only thing that kept me from leaving was I was afraid of the dark. Oh well! Good write.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This story took me back many, many years to an evening when as a child,I wanted to run away. The only thing that kept me from leaving was I was afraid of the dark. Oh well! Good write.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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That's a good reason! One never knows what is lurking in those shadows, especially in this day and age. I'm not sure it's safe even in the day time. Thanks so much.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a cute story. I'm glad the mother was clever enough to divert the child's plans to run away from home. Nicely written in only fifty words. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This is a cute story. I'm glad the mother was clever enough to divert the child's plans to run away from home. Nicely written in only fifty words. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much for reading another of my flashes, Carol. Tough to get a whole story in fifty words. Appreciate the thoughts.
Smiles, Carol
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It reminded me of my second daughter, who told me she was leaving home. She said she packed an apple to eat, and a pair of clean underwear!
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LOL
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This has a nice Simplicity to it: "
"To Mandy's house because I can't cross the street." I like the low reaction approach for the mom. This all has a nice tongue-in-cheek humor
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This has a nice Simplicity to it: "
"To Mandy's house because I can't cross the street." I like the low reaction approach for the mom. This all has a nice tongue-in-cheek humor
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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My children ran away with their wagon...around the block because they coldn't cross the street. Just one of those memories. Thank you so much.
Smiles, Carol
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That's so funny it's a great memory to have
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. I had one of those threats. I can't remember if I offered to help pack a toothbrush. Lol. At least, this runaway was a easy one to postpone. My mom says that wanting to run away is quite normal for kids. Fun story.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Lol. I had one of those threats. I can't remember if I offered to help pack a toothbrush. Lol. At least, this runaway was a easy one to postpone. My mom says that wanting to run away is quite normal for kids. Fun story.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Yes, I think every child has at least thought it once and most probably more. Mine circled the block with their wagon and then came home for lunch. Thanks as always, Helen.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is such a cute story. It reminded me of when I was ten years old and threatened to leave. My mom said, "okay." It was winter. It was also dinner time. I put on a coat and went outside. I was freezing. I wanted my mother to come out and look for me. She never did. When I got cold enough I went back inside. My family was having dinner as though no one missed me.
Thank you for that forgotten memory.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This is such a cute story. It reminded me of when I was ten years old and threatened to leave. My mom said, "okay." It was winter. It was also dinner time. I put on a coat and went outside. I was freezing. I wanted my mother to come out and look for me. She never did. When I got cold enough I went back inside. My family was having dinner as though no one missed me.
Thank you for that forgotten memory.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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That sounds like something that would happen at my house if I'd thought of running away. But living in the country, there was nowhere to run. My son John gets very belligerent sometimes and goes outside to stand. He'll come back in after a little while. Silly man!
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
My Mom did something similiar. I told her that I was leaving home. She asked me if I was going to make sandwhiches to take with me. I said I guessed I should. She said, I should make one to eat here, and six more for later. Then she followed me into my room, and said I needed to find an old pillowcase to put my stuff in. She said, you can't take more than you can carry. An old camping blanket, a flashlight, a couple of books. A mayonnaise jar to use for my bathroom. A change of clothes. she told me a few other things. Then, she said, I will miss going to the drive-in with you to watch the movies. She teared up. I told her I could put it off for a while. She thanked me. Moms are crafty. Karen
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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My Mom did something similiar. I told her that I was leaving home. She asked me if I was going to make sandwhiches to take with me. I said I guessed I should. She said, I should make one to eat here, and six more for later. Then she followed me into my room, and said I needed to find an old pillowcase to put my stuff in. She said, you can't take more than you can carry. An old camping blanket, a flashlight, a couple of books. A mayonnaise jar to use for my bathroom. A change of clothes. she told me a few other things. Then, she said, I will miss going to the drive-in with you to watch the movies. She teared up. I told her I could put it off for a while. She thanked me. Moms are crafty. Karen
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Yes they are...I followed my two as they circled the block, pulling their wagon behind because they couldn't cross the street. When they tired and souched back into their yard, I offered something to eat. All was good again.
Smiles, Carol
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Comment from zanya
Ah-h -h what a lovely, childhood tale - the dialogue really inspires here -the straightforward, to the point declaration of the childhood tones as Mummy patiently engages.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Ah-h -h what a lovely, childhood tale - the dialogue really inspires here -the straightforward, to the point declaration of the childhood tones as Mummy patiently engages.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much for your kindness. My two smallest ranaway...around and around the block because they couldn't cross the street. When they tired and collapsed in the front yard (while I parked the car from following them) all they wanted was to eat.
Smiles, Carol