Charli’s prompt this week:
November 8, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that pairs mashed potatoes with a superpower. It can be in any circumstance, funny or poignant. Go where the prompt leads.
Super Mash
I sat at the table, awaiting my meal.
It was bangers and mash tonight. My absolute favourite.
I don’t know why, but somehow mum managed to make the best mashed potato ever.
Creamy, fluffy, light, with no lumps: something I had still not mastered, despite copying her technique.
And no matter how I was feeling, it made me feel better. If I was ill, the buttery mash would make me feel better. If I was upset, I’d leave the table smiling.
I don’t know why, but it was that mash. Maybe mum had some sort of mystical mash superpower…
https://carrotranch.com/2018/11/09/november-8-flash-fiction-challenge/
But I Smile Anyway... 
Nov 17, 2018 @ 15:14:25
It does take superpowers to make fluffy, light mashed potatoes, Ritu. My mother had that talent, too!
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Nov 17, 2018 @ 15:16:45
A talent that is hard to perfect!
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Nov 16, 2018 @ 01:18:37
That was so nice, Ritu. I loved your words.
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Nov 16, 2018 @ 06:50:12
Thank you so much Jennie. Parents are out first superheros, don’t you think? Closely followed by teachers 😍
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Nov 16, 2018 @ 11:04:31
Yes, indeed!! 😍
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Nov 14, 2018 @ 17:47:52
This is true of my mom’s mash. Great post, Ritu.
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Nov 14, 2018 @ 17:53:34
Thanks Robbie! Love a bit of mash 😍
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Nov 11, 2018 @ 11:06:09
Really true ma’am …
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Nov 11, 2018 @ 11:27:37
😁
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 22:40:56
Scrumptiously Sweet. 😎🥀
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 22:44:12
Thank you Dorna 💜
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 15:36:36
Potatoe mash and some sausages (Frankfurters) where great too. 😉 Michael
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 16:00:18
Oh yes! That’s what we call bangers!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 13:37:04
Super mum!! 💜💜💜
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 06:06:51
You are so right — it’s a superpower to master those light and fluffy mashed potatoes. And how it influences everyone in the household! Good one, Ritu.
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 09:19:41
Thanks Charli! It did make me hungry though, writing that!!!!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 16:36:18
I wonder how many writers will be eating mashed potatoes this week! Lol!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 16:40:42
I think you’ll be responsible for an upturn in potato consumption singlehandedly!!!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 16:46:34
Ha, ha!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 01:00:35
I like mash potatoes and the nap afterwards!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 03:51:30
Oh yes!!!!
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 04:31:32
😄
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 23:23:24
I think mum’s were magically like that Ritu….I’m sure your kids think that of you, despite the lumps…lol
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 03:52:57
Lol! At their age, I’m sure they just think I’m an annoying embarrassing pain, but I do hope they’ll come to realise my mum super powers soon!!! 😂
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 04:22:11
Live in hope Ritu. One day they will see and appreciate.
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Nov 10, 2018 @ 09:22:14
💜🙏🏼
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 22:04:15
Son no. 1 detested mashed potato, I could never figure out why, it is totally innoccous. He had to put up with it, I couldn’t live without it.
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 23:00:19
I’d be the same!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 22:01:42
Mums do have superpowers ❤
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 23:00:00
109%!!!!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 21:45:59
That’s it! I’ve decided to make mashed potatoes tonight – with lumps because I still haven’t mastered the technique!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 22:59:34
😂😂😂
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 19:41:41
I love how you mentioned no lumps – the only way to do mashed potatoes!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 19:46:20
It’s gotta be lump-less!!!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 19:16:53
Absolutely agree. Perfect comfort food
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 19:24:41
I do love a good bowl of mash… don’t even need the bangers to be honest!
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Nov 09, 2018 @ 23:05:55
Yep loving it
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